diwata
English
noun
Definitions
- (mythology) In Filipino folklore, a spirit, usually a lesser god or goddess, believed to guard natural features such as forests.
Etymology
Derived from Cebuano diwata derived from Sanskrit देवता (deity, god, idem).
Origin
Sanskrit
देवता
Gloss
deity, god, idem
Concept
Semantic Field
Religion and belief
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
神