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theogony

Pronunciation: /θɪˈɒgəni/

Definition of theogony

noun (plural theogonies)

  • the genealogy of a group or system of gods: the Hindu theogony

Origin:

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

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