1. deities or divine beings of lesser rank or power than the supreme god or gods
Usage: mythology; religion

Examples

• The ancient pantheon included many undergods who served the primary deities.
• In Greek mythology, the undergods often acted as messengers between mortals and the Olympians.
• The temple was dedicated to the undergods of the harvest and seasons.
• Local folklore spoke of undergods who protected individual villages and towns.
• The priest explained that the undergods were responsible for minor aspects of daily life.
• Ancient texts describe how the undergods would sometimes intervene in human affairs.