Antigod

/ˌæntiˈɡɑd/ noun

Definition

Something presented as the opposite of God, or a figure/force that opposes divine power in mythology or literature.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + God. This literary and theological term became prominent in modern literature and philosophy when authors began exploring concepts of opposing divine forces.

Kelly Says

The concept of antigod appears everywhere from Milton's Satan to modern science fiction—it lets writers explore deep questions like 'what would genuine opposition to ultimate good actually look like?'

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