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euhemerism

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Main Entry: eu·he·mer·ism
Pronunciation: \yü-ˈhē-mə-ˌri-zəm, -ˈhe-mə-\
Function: noun
Etymology: Euhemerus, 4th century b.c. Greek mythographer
Date: 1846

: interpretation of myths as traditional accounts of historical persons and events

eu·he·mer·ist \-rist\ noun

eu·he·mer·is·tic \-ˌhē-mə-ˈris-tik, -ˌhe-mə-\ adjective


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