ichthyolatry
/ˌɪkθiˈɑːlətri/
noun
- The worship of fish or fish-like deities.
- Ancient cultures along the coast practiced ichthyolatry, offering sacrifices to fish gods.
- Some scholars believe that ichthyolatry was common among early fishing communities.
- The temple ruins contained carvings that suggested a form of ichthyolatry.