theogony
noun
the origin of the gods.
theogonies
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pluralof theogony.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They contain theogonies, accounts of the creation, philosophical speculations, fragmentary history, and may be brought to support any sectarian view, having never been intended as one general body, but they are received as incontrovertible authority.
From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by John William Draper
But in their case liturgies, myths, theogonies, theologies, and the accessories of cult, remain to yield their report of the outward form of human belief and aspiration.
From The Religion of the Ancient Celts by J. A. MacCulloch
Seven is the sacred number in all theogonies and all symbols, because it is composed of 3 and 4.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike
The great theogonies of the East came from this people.
From Ancient States and Empires by John Lord
Moreover, in the church itself, opinions were from time to time broached, so intimately allied with pagan philosophies and oriental theogonies, that the faith of Christians was in danger of being subverted.
From The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. by John Lord
