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euhemerism Definition

eu·he·mer·ism (yo̵̅o̅ hē′mər iz′əm, -hem′ər-)

noun

the theory of the Greek writer Euhemerus (4th cent. ) that the gods of mythology were deified human beings; theory that myths are based on traditional accounts of real people and events

Etymology: < L Euhemerus (< Gr Euhēmeros) + -ism

euhemerism Related Forms
eu·he′·mer·ist noun, adjective eu·he′·mer·is′·tic adjective

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