theogony

American  

[thee-og-uh-nee] / θiˈɒg ə ni /

noun

theogonies plural

1. the origin of the gods.

2. an account of this; a genealogical account of the gods.

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theogony British  

/ θɪˈɒɡənɪ, ˌθɪəˈɡɒnɪk /

noun

1. the origin and descent of the gods

2. an account of this, often recited in epic poetry

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• theogonist
  noun
• theogonic
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• theogonies
  plural

Etymology

Origin of theogony

From the Greek word theogonía, dating back to 1605–15. See theo-, -gony

Example Sentences

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theogony theogonies

He came up with a corker: a theogony that transformed the Mexica into keepers of the cosmic order.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Thus were at once explained the local theogony and the present physical features of the island.

From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court

In that description is the preface to a theogony of which Hesiod wrote the final page.

From The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal by Saltus, Edgar

Herodotus tells us that the Magians or priests of the Persians recited the theogony, i. e. long poems, at their sacrifices.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max

This star is the Olma d'nhoora, literally “the world of light,” the primitive sun of the Star-worshippers theogony, the paradise of the elect, and the abode of the pious hereafter.

From The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations by Nuttall, Zelia

With the gradual subsidence of these areas their culture would necessarily degenerate, although echoes of sublime theogonies and philosophies are still heard in the oral traditions and folklore of many Polynesian groups.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various

The great theogonies of the East came from this people.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

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 Pike, Albert

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 Draper, John William

Yet, again, the early Phœnician and the early Greek theogonies, as recorded by Sanchoniathon and by Hesiod, ascribe the vivifying of mankind to the outpoured blood of the gods.

From The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets by Westbrook, Richard B.