Sanctuaries in the ancient world were understood to be the dwelling place of the deity.

在古时候，圣所被认为是,神的住所。

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Interestingly, unlike most ancient sanctuaries, the Israelite sanctuary did not contain a statue of the deity.

有趣的是，和大多数古代神殿不同，以色列神殿里没有神的塑像。

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It is also regarded as the deity in charge of rain, in ancient agriculture.

另外龙也被认作是古代农业文化的重要元素之一——掌管降雨之神。

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In particular, the daily burnt offerings sacrificed by the priests twice each day, and emitting this pleasing odor: these were an effort to attract the deity.

尤其是每天两次的烧祭品,散发出美妙的气味：,这些都是为了吸引神灵的注意。

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And so in this perspective we have an image of the awesome power of the Deity Himself thundering away behind every jot and tittle of Milton's great epic.

从这个角度，我们能看到,上帝的神力隐去了,藏到了弥尔顿的史诗的一点一滴中。

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It would be quickly ground into flour and used before it even has time to ferment, to quickly offer something to the deity again, to procure favor for the rest of the crop.

很快弄成面粉，还来不及发酵,只为了敬献给神,为了博得神的喜爱，保佑这些庄稼。

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Nearby, the Shiva temple is decorated with pillars carved with images of the deity.

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Because the deity is said to have poor eyesight, the host describes the meal as he serves it.

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Hermes was always considered the deity that watched over both merchants and thieves.

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