euhemerize

euhemerize [yoo-hee-muh-rahyz, -hem-uh-] Word Origin verb (used with or without object), eu·he·mer·ized, eu·he·mer·iz·ing.

1. to treat or explain (myths) by euhemerism.

Also especially British, eu·he·mer·ise. Origin of euhemerize First recorded in 1840–50; Euhemer(us) + -ize British Dictionary definitions for euhemerise euhemerize euhemerise verb

1. to deal with or explain (myths) by euhemerism