Meaning of euhemerize | Babel Free
/juˈhiməˌɹaɪz/Definitions
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To invent a plausible but fanciful historical origin for something in order to rationalize mythology and legends. ambitransitive, derogatory
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Synonym of deify: to actually create mythology and legends from ancient historical figures and events. ambitransitive
Equivalents
Français
évhémériser
Português
evemerizar
Examples
“Confucian scholars frequently euhemerized the myths used to explain religious rituals to the public.”
“He did but extend to the New Testament the Euhemerising principles which Eichhorn had applied to the Old.”
“The legend of Semiramis was a euhemerised version of the story of Istar.”
“The Yellow Emperor was perhaps euhemerized from a prehistoric tribal leader.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.