The difference between Epiphany and Theophany

When used as nouns, epiphany means a manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being, whereas theophany means a manifestation of a deity to a person.

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  1. Epiphany as a noun:

    A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

  2. Epiphany as a noun:

    An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.

  3. Epiphany as a noun (Christianity):

    Season or time of the Christian church year either from the Epiphany feast day to Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent) or from the Epiphany feast day to the feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (see Epiphany).

  1. Theophany as a noun:

    A manifestation of a deity to a person.

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