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 "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Yet the first indistinct germ of such an idea appears to emerge in combination with that of creation in some of the ancient systems of theogony.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
From hence have arisen the fictions which have formed the basis of theogony.
From Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarions's History of the Heavens by Blake, John F.
The Orphic theogony belongs to a later date, but acquired even greater popular veneration than the Hesiodic.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
According to Suidas, Aristeas also wrote a prose theogony.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various
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