Leviathan

usgb/ləˈvaɪəθən/
noun

A sea monster from the Bible.

In the Bible, leviathan is a large and scary sea monster.
Visual representation of "leviathan" - A sea monster from the Bible.

Often appears as...

  • biblical leviathan
  • creature called leviathan

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Biblical Origin

Leviathan originates from the Bible, so it's steeped in religious and mythological nuance.

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The ancient scriptures describe the leviathan as God's formidable creation.
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Symbolic Meaning

In modern use, leviathan can symbolize a great threat or overpowering dominant force.

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He referred to his depression as a leviathan, overshadowing his daily life.
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