The difference between Household deity and Tutelary deity

When used as nouns, household deity means a minor tutelary deity watching over a household, usually conceived as a protective ancestral spirit or genius loci, whereas tutelary deity means a deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

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  1. Household deity as a noun (mythology, religion):

    A minor tutelary deity watching over a household, usually conceived as a protective ancestral spirit or genius loci.

  2. Household deity as a noun (figuratively):

    An icon or patron saint: a revered individual within a group.

  1. Tutelary deity as a noun (religion):

    A deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

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