Mythic Glossary

Definition from Dr. William Doty's, Myth: A Handbook,
published by Greenwood Press

euhemerism An assumption that myths refer not to historical realities but to the misplaced status of earlier figures who were elevated to the rank of deity.

The subject of myth uses a vocablary of words with resonant meanings. We don't mean for the Mythic Glossary to be a page of dry definitions, but more a springboard. Want to jump with a word and see how high it flies and in what direction? Each month, we mean to add to our glossary of mythic concepts and grow a very interesting dictionary. Do you have a favorite term you'd like to add to the list? Email Brenda Sutton

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