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Female Deity (Nukuoro)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A female deity refers to a divine being or goddess worshipped in various cultures. In the context of Nukuoro, an island in Micronesia, female deities were depicted in wood carvings and associated with fertility and protection.

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