euhemerism
noun
the theory of Euhemerus that the mythologies of various gods arose out of the deification of dead heroes.
euhemeristic
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a word derived from
euhemerism.
Example Sentences
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The euhemeristic explanation of the struggle with the triple monster was that Heracles fought three brothers in succession.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various
He is giving his own euhemeristic guess as if it were matter of fact, and this is a common custom with even the more intelligent of the early missionaries.
From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Andrew Lang
Woden's wooing is the best part of this story, half spoilt, however, by euhemeristic tone and lack of epic dignity.
From The Danish History, Books I-IX by Grammaticus Saxo
The work by Philo of Byblos is a euhemeristic interpretation of an alleged Phœnician cosmogony, and a composition of little merit.
From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Franz Cumont
It is necessary, however, to discount the theories of Sahagun and his converts, who though they never heard of Euhemerus, habitually applied the euhemeristic doctrine to their facts.
From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Andrew Lang
