theogony (redirected from theogonies)

the·og·o·ny  (th-g-n)

n. pl. the·og·o·nies

An account of the origin and genealogy of the gods.

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theo·gonic (--gnk) adj.

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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

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theogony

1. the origin of the gods.
2. a genealogical account of the origin of the gods. — theogonist, n.

See also: God and Gods

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Noun

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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"