What does the cryptic crossword clue "Show fairy strange god (6,5)" mean?

The definition is "Show". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PERI (synonym="fairy – in Persian mythology") + ODD (synonym="strange") + RAMA (synonym="god – Hinduism") = PERIOD DRAMA; definition: "Show" The answer is PERIOD DRAMA.

Show fairy strange god (6,5)

Times Cryptic #29144 | 24 Across | 2025-02-04 flower

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