1. (n.) The descent of a deity to earth, and his incarnation as a man or an animal; -- chiefly associated with the incarnations of Vishnu.

2. (n.) Incarnation; manifestation as an object of worship or admiration.

Buddha Christophany Jagannath Juggernaut Kurma Matsya Narsinh Parshuram Rama Satanophany Vaman Varah angelophany apparition appearance appearing arising catabolism catalysis coming coming into being coming-forth consubstantiation disclosure displacement dissemination embodiment emergence epiphany evidence evincement exposure expression forthcoming heterotopia incarnation indication issuance manifestation materialization materializing metabolism metagenesis metamorphism metamorphosis metastasis metathesis metempsychosis mutant mutated form mutation occurrence opening permutation pneumatophany presentation proof publication realization reincarnation revelation rise rising showing showing forth sport theophany transanimation transfiguration transfigurement transformation transformism translation translocation transmigration transmogrification transmutation transposition transubstantiation unfolding unfoldment