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Lunar deity
Deity that represents the Moon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Moon cult" redirects here. For the new religious movement founded by Sun Myung Moon, see Unification Church.
A lunar deity or moon deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. These deities can have a variety of functions and traditions depending upon the culture, but they are often related. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms.
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