detritus (noun)

1. In the religious belief of some indigenous tribes, detritus is considered holy and is used in important spiritual rituals.

2. According to Greek mythology, the detritus formed the foundation of the earth after the primordial chaos.

3. In the fantasy novel, the protagonist discovers a hidden chest filled with magical detritus that has the power to grant wishes.

4. In the science fiction movie, a spaceship crash-lands on a distant planet, leaving behind a trail of detritus scattered across the alien landscape.

1. In the cartoon, the detritus of the exploded machine floated in the air.

2. In the science fiction novel, the protagonist discovered a planet covered in detritus from a long-extinct civilization.

3. As the couple strolled along the beach, they found the detritus of a shipwreck washed ashore.

4. During the religious ritual, the priest carefully gathered the detritus from the sacred fire and disposed of it respectfully.