theogony

American  

[thee-og-uh-nee] / θiˈɒg ə ni /

noun

plural

theogonies

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

• theogonic adjective
• theogonist noun

Etymology

Origin of theogony

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

Example Sentences

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

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The Kikuyu have a very elaborate system of theogony, in which all of the phenomena of nature with which they are acquainted are deified.

From Religion and Lust or, The Psychical Correlation of Religious Emotion and Sexual Desire by Weir, James

That which they chanted was the theogony, or primeval history of the gods.’

From Fishes, Flowers, and Fire as Elements and Deities in the Phallic Faiths and Worship of the Ancient Religions of Greece, Babylon, by Anonymous

The Magian who stands by sings the theogony over it, for such, according to the Persians, is the nature of the prayer.

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

Japanese theogony was depressed by the interest of the people in family and State organization; the gods, though civilized, are vague personalities.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris