goddess
The Jamaican English word for goddess is goddess.
goddess is a noun used to refer to a female deity.
Meaning: female deity (noun)
Did you know?
- In many Jamaican communities, referring to a woman as a 'goddess' in a casual setting might be seen as overly dramatic or even 'sweet-talk' used by a player, rather than a respectful term of reverence.
- In some Afro-Jamaican spiritual traditions, instead of using the English word 'goddess', practitioners might use names of specific Orishas like 'Oshun' to refer to feminine divine energy.
- In the context of Rastafarianism, divine feminine qualities are often addressed through the concept of 'Sisterhood' or 'Motherhood' rather than using the word 'goddess'.
Examples in context
- Di goddess descend pon di earth.The goddess descended upon the earth.
- Dem tell story bout di sea goddess.They tell stories about the sea goddess.
- She behave like a goddess inna di temple.She behaves like a goddess in the temple.
Example conversation
Andre and Shanti are discussing a local legend in a garden.
- AndreYu know di story bout di forest goddess?Do you know the story about the forest goddess?
- ShantiYes, mi grandmother tell mi bout her.Yes, my grandmother told me about her.
- AndreShe powerful goddess, yuh see?She is a powerful goddess, you see?
- ShantiMi know, she deh everywhere inna di woods.I know, she is everywhere in the woods.
