cosmogony
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the study of the origin and development of the universe or of a particular system in the universe, such as the solar system
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a theory of such an origin or evolution
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Origin of cosmogony
First recorded in 1860–65, cosmogony is from the Greek word kosmogonía creation of the world. See cosmo-, -gony
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Vocabulary lists containing cosmogony
Elements of the Universe: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe")
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If there is no testable means of determining which creation cosmogony is correct, perhaps they are all astounding science fictions.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 20, 2011
He threw in a few references to physics, anthropology, cosmogony and medicine.
From Time Magazine Archive
The later cosmogony is represented in the first tablet of the Creation story where the old gods are resolved into cosmical elements.
From A Primer of Assyriology by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
During that century, many works appeared upon cosmogony, defending similar views, by such men as Burnet, Scheuchzer, and Catcott.
From The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences by Hitchcock, Edward
For the deck, be it known, is to the First officer the most important thing in the cosmogony, and there is probably nothing he would not sacrifice to its complexion.
From West African studies by Kingsley, Mary Henrietta
Whole cosmogonies will be created out of some forgotten personal resentment, complete epics written in private languages, the daubs of schoolchildren ranked above the greatest masterpieces.
From Time Magazine Archive
The motif of the antagonism between light and darkness appears to be attached to or involved in certain myths, especially the great cosmogonies and stories in which solar deities figure prominently.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris
In the cosmogonies of many ancient peoples there was a plurality of heavens, probably among the earlier Hebrews, the idea being elaborated in rabbinical literature, among the Babylonians and in Zoroastrianism.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
The dismemberment motive of the cosmogonies is usually associated with a deluge motive.
From Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts by Jelliffe, Smith Ely
One thing, however, is certain, namely, that these cosmogonies are not Aztec.
From Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru by R?ville, Albert
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