Euhemerism – The Makers Of New Gods!
One theory claims that myths are distorted accounts of historical events. According to this theory, storytellers repeatedly elaborate upon historical accounts until the figures in those accounts gain the status of GODS!
For example, the myth of the wind-god Aeolus may have evolved from a historical account of a king who taught his people to use sails and interpret the winds.
Herodotus (fifth-century BCE) and Prodicus made claims of this kind. This theory is named euhemerism after mythologist Euhemerus (c. 320 BCE), who suggested that Greek gods developed from legends about human beings…
Interesting. So many theories. Are the Gods aliens who seeded or perhaps accelerated life here? Amber ❤🙏
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Thx Amber🙏Great to touch on new thought and ideas! Cheers – Ash😊✌️
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I totally agree. As an atheist, I believe that men are truly the creators of God.
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Mankind can be pretty impressive inventors!🔥😊✌️
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Interesting theory. I’ve decided that many of the “heroes” recorded in the Bible, like Deborah in Judges, started out as local deities who were humanized when monotheism took hold. What if Deborah was a woman deified by one culture, then humanized again by a later culture?
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Wow G. M. Lupo! The Possibilities!👌🔥👍👍👌Cheers – Ash
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The simple study and history of the word “egregore” showed me myself just how powerful “a belief” with many followers backing one can become. A true eye opener, yes we are a very creative species!
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So True DH Allen!🔥✌️Cheers – Ash
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Hey, do check out my post on ‘The Liebster award’ and answer the questions that I have answered on my post. In short, I nominate you for the Liebster award.
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Wow!✌️Thank You! – Cheers – Ash
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