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euhemerism

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euhemerism

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

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\-rist\ noun

— eu·he·mer·is·tic

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\-ˌhē-mə-ˈris-tik, -ˌhe-mə-\ adjective

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