1. relating to or describing the origin and genealogy of the gods
Usage: literary; mythology

Examples

• The ancient poet composed theogonic verses about how the world began.
• Hesiod’s Theogony is a famous theogonic work from ancient Greece.
• The theogonic myths explained how Zeus came to rule the heavens.
• Students studied theogonic literature to understand Greek religion.
• The theogonic tradition influenced many later writers and artists.
• Ancient cultures often had theogonic stories about their pantheon.