Euhemerus

American  

[yoo-hee-mer-uhs, -hem-er-] / yuˈhi mər əs, -ˈhɛm ər- /

noun

1. flourished c300 b.c., Greek mythographer.

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Example Sentences

There is a good deal of wit and archness in the two concluding lines, and the whole breathes a spirit of free-thinking, such as one might expect from the translator of Euhemerus.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John

Early in the second century Ennius translated the Sacred Histories of Euhemerus, and familiarised his countrymen with a theory which reduced Jupiter and Saturn, Faunus and Hercules, to the stature of earthly kings and warriors.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

The effort, however, of the Platonists of the second century has a peculiar interest, because some fresh elements have been added to the great problem since the days of Xenophanes and Euhemerus and Varro.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

This accords with the fact that Euhemerus was generally characterised as an atheist.

From Atheism in Pagan Antiquity by Andersen, Ingeborg

The first systematic theory of explanation appears to have been that of the Sicilian Euhemerus, whose work was translated by Ennius.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole