First Known Use: 1846
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euhemerism
noun eu·he·mer·ism \yü-ˈhē-mə-ˌri-zəm, -ˈhe-mə-\
Definition of EUHEMERISM
: 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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Origin of EUHEMERISM
Euhemerus, 4th century b.c. Greek mythographer
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