Euhemerism Definition
yo͝o-hēmə-rĭzəm, -hĕmə-
noun
The theory of the Greek writer Euhemerus (4th cent. b.c.) that the gods of mythology were deified human beings; theory that myths are based on traditional accounts of real people and events.
Webster's New World
Origin of Euhemerism
After Euhemerus , fourth-century bc Greek philosopher
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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