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theogony

Syllabification: (the·og·o·ny)
Pronunciation: /THēˈägənē/

Definition of theogony

noun (plural theogonies)

  • the genealogy of a group or system of gods.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek theogonia, from theos 'god' + -gonia '-begetting'

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