theogony
Americannoun
plural
theogonies-
the origin of the gods.
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an account of this; a genealogical account of the gods.
noun
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the origin and descent of the gods
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an account of this, often recited in epic poetry
Other Word Forms
- theogonic adjective
- theogonist noun
Etymology
Origin of theogony
From the Greek word theogonía, dating back to 1605–15. See theo-, -gony
Example Sentences
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He came up with a corker: a theogony that transformed the Mexica into keepers of the cosmic order.
From Literature
But the lying romantic, the bad poet, in fact, who tickles the vain and credulous mob with miracles and theogonies, expresses nothing.
From Project Gutenberg
Plato and his followers in the groves of Academia practised the same mode of teaching religion, especially theogony.
From Project Gutenberg
The unity and spirituality of God swept away all theogonies and theologies of the first four thousand years.
From Project Gutenberg
The teaching of the priests evidently desired to grasp the connection of life, and attain to a theogony and a theory of creation.
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