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Definition of Euhemerism
1. n. The theory, held by Euhemerus, that the gods of mythology were but deified mortals, and their deeds only the amplification in imagination of human acts.
Definition of Euhemerism
1. Noun. A belief attributing the origins of the gods to the deification of heroes after their deaths. ¹
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Definition of Euhemerism
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Medical Definition of Euhemerism
1. The theory, held by Euhemerus, that the gods of mythology were but deified mortals, and their deeds only the amplification in imagination of human acts. Origin: L. Euhemerus, Gr. A philosopher, about 300. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)