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1.
(often initial capital letter) the theory of Euhemerus that the mythologies of various gods arose out of the deification of dead heroes.
2.
the theory that mythology is derived from history.
Related forms
eu·he·mer·ist, noun
eu·he·mer·is·tic, adjective
eu·he·mer·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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Euhemerism
1846, "the method of regarding myths as glorified accounts of actual events or persons," from Euhemerus of Sicily (4c. B.C.E.), who wrote "Iera Anagraphe," in which he maintained the Gk. deities were actually historical mortals.
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