Triple deity

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The Greek goddess Hecate portrayed in triplicate

A triple deity is a deity with three apparent forms that function as a singular whole. Such deities may sometimes be referred to as threefold, tripled, triplicate, tripartite, triune, triadic, or as a trinity.

The number three has a long history of mythical associations and triple deities are common throughout world mythology.

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