euhemerization

/UW1 HH IY1 M ER0 AH0 Z EY1 SH AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    (uncountable, derogatory) The fanciful invention of plausible historical figures and events as an attempt to rationalize mythology and legends

  2. 2

    (uncountable) Synonym of deification: the actual creation of mythology and legends from historical figures and events; (countable) an instance of this.

  3. 3

    (countable) an instance of this

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