In Chinese, the term “屠神” (literally, “slaughter the god”) has strong cultural and religious connotations. It usually refers to the act of challenging or destroying a deity or a sacred being. In English, it is not easy to find a word that fully captures the meaning and nuance of this term, but “Slay the God” is a close approximation. The word “Slay” implies defeating or killing, while “God” corresponds to the Chinese word “神”.
However, the interpretation and expression of “屠神” may vary depending on the cultural and religious context. For example, in some ancient myths, “屠神” may be seen as a heroic deed, while in some other religions, it may be considered as a blasphemy. Therefore, when translating this term, one needs to take into account the situation and the background.
Let’s take an example from Greek mythology. The Titan Prometheus stole fire from heaven and gave it to humans, angering Zeus. Zeus decided to punish him by chaining him to a cliff in the Caucasus, where an eagle would peck at his liver. This story does not directly involve “屠神”, but Prometheus’ challenge to Zeus and his ultimate fate are somewhat related to the theme of “屠神”.
