the·og·o·ny (th - g  -n)n. pl. the·og·o·nies An account of the origin and genealogy of the gods. the  o·gonic (--gn k) adj. |
theogony [θɪˈɒgənɪ]
n pl -nies
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the origin and descent of the gods
2. (Literature / Poetry) an account of this, often recited in epic poetry
[from Greek theogonia; see theo-, -gony]
theogonic [ˌθɪəˈgɒnɪk] adj
theogonist n
theogony
1. the origin of the gods.
2. a genealogical account of the origin of the gods. — theogonist, n.
See also: God and Gods
2. a genealogical account of the origin of the gods. — theogonist, n.
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| Noun | 1. | theogony - the study of the origins and genealogy of the gods discipline, field of study, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, subject, field, study - a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings" |
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