theogony

[ thee-og-uh-nee ]

noun

, plural the·og·o·nies.

1. the origin of the gods.
2. an account of this; a genealogical account of the gods.

theogony

/ θɪˈɒɡənɪ; ˌθɪəˈɡɒnɪk /

noun

1. the origin and descent of the gods
2. an account of this, often recited in epic poetry

Derived Forms

• theˈogonist, noun
• theogonic, adjective

Other Words From

• the·o·gon·ic [thee-, uh, -, gon, -ik], adjective
• the·ogo·nist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of theogony¹

From the Greek word theogonía, dating back to 1605–15. See theo-, -gony

Word History and Origins

Origin of theogony¹

C17: from Greek theogonia; see theo- , -gony

Example Sentences

He came up with a corker: a theogony that transformed the Mexica into keepers of the cosmic order.

From Literature

But the lying romantic, the bad poet, in fact, who tickles the vain and credulous mob with miracles and theogonies, expresses nothing.

From Project Gutenberg

The description in Genesis of the Spirit of God moving upon the face of the waters, indicates the influence upon the Jews of the Hindoo theogony to which they had access through Persia.

From Project Gutenberg

Plato and his followers in the groves of Academia practised the same mode of teaching religion, especially theogony.

From Project Gutenberg

The unity and spirituality of God swept away all theogonies and theologies of the first four thousand years.

From Project Gutenberg