euhemerize

[ yoo-hee-muh-rahyz, -hem-uh- ]

verb (used with or without object)

, eu·he·mer·ized, eu·he·mer·iz·ing.

1. to treat or explain (myths) by euhemerism.

euhemerize

/ juːˈhiːməˌraɪz /

verb

1. to deal with or explain (myths) by euhemerism

Word History and Origins

Origin of euhemerize¹

First recorded in 1840–50; Euhemer(us) + -ize