euhemerization
/juˌhiməɹɪzˈeɪʃən/noun
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1
The fanciful invention of plausible historical figures and events as an attempt to rationalize mythology and legends
2
an instance of this
3
Synonym of deification: the actual creation of mythology and legends from historical figures and events; (countable) an instance of this.
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