theogonies

Variant of theogony

theogony definition

the·ogo·ny (t̸hē äg′ə nē)

noun pl. theogonies -·nies

the origin or genealogy of the gods, as told in myths

Etymology: Gr theogonia: see theo- & -gony

Related Forms:

  • theogonic the′o·gon′ic (-ə gän′ik) adjective

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