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THEOGONY

\θiːəɡˈɒni], \θiːəɡˈɒni], \θ_iː__ə_ɡ_ˈɒ_n_i]\

Definitions of THEOGONY

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The part of heathen mythology which taught the birth and genealogy of the gods.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

That branch of heathen mythology which teaches the genealogy of the gods; a poem on their genealogy.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The generation or genealogy of the gods; that branch of heathen myth. Which taught the genealogy of their deities.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Greek] The generation of the gods ; that branch of heathen theology which taught the genealogy of their deities.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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