euhemerism
(often initial capital letter) the theory of Euhemerus that the mythologies of various gods arose out of the deification of dead heroes.
the theory that mythology is derived from history.
Origin of euhemerism
1Other words from euhemerism
- eu·he·mer·ist, noun
- eu·he·mer·is·tic, adjective
- eu·he·mer·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby euhemerism
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How to use euhemerism in a sentence
euhemerism is shown by the last three being represented as originally kings of Rome.
The Student's Companion to Latin Authors | George MiddletonThey both apply the principles of euhemerism to resolve the bright creations of the old mythology into their original elements.
The Roman Poets of the Republic | William Young SellarThe euhemerism of this is hardly like the wonder-loving Jones.
British Goblins | Wirt SikesUnfortunately, however, there is no guide more delusive than euhemerism.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol I of 2) | John Addington SymondsEnnius translated this work into Latin, and the rationalizing method was called euhemerism.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol I of 2) | John Addington Symonds
British Dictionary definitions for euhemerism
/ (juːˈhiːməˌrɪzəm) /
the theory that gods arose out of the deification of historical heroes
any interpretation of myths that derives the gods from outstanding men and seeks the source of mythology in history
Origin of euhemerism
1Derived forms of euhemerism
- euhemerist, noun
- euhemeristic, adjective
- euhemeristically, adverb
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