What is another word for cosmogony?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒzməɡənɪ] (IPA)

Cosmogony is a term that describes the study of the origins of the universe. It is a Greek term that is often used in scientific and philosophical contexts. There are several synonyms for cosmogony, including creationism, creation, genesis, beginning, and origin. Other related terms that can be used in place of cosmogony include astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, cosmometry, and astrometry. Each of these terms refers to the study of the cosmos, the stars, the universe, and the origins of these phenomena. Cosmogony and its synonyms are essential concepts in the study of the universe and can be used in a variety of contexts to explain the mysteries of space and time.

What are the hypernyms for Cosmogony?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Cosmogony

The pre-eminence of a sacred caste-the sanctitude of the cow-an impossible cosmogony-the worship of Siva and Vishnu-and an indefinite sort of recognition of beings like Rama, Krishna, Kali, and others, are the leading features here; the recognition of the Ramas and Krishnas being of an indefinite and equivocal character, because the extent to which the elements of their divine nature are referable to the idea of dead men deified, or the very opposite notion of Gods become incarnate, are inextricably mixed together.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham
The acceptance of a Self-existent, All-powerful, and intelligent Being can alone serve as a basis for any system of cosmogony which satisfies our intellectual need of causation; while, on the other hand, the nature of this Being, as necessarily beyond the scope of our senses, can be known to us only indirectly through the effects of which He is the cause.
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard
Plutarch's theory of creation is, in the main, that of the Timaeus, with mingled elements of Stoic cosmogony.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill

Famous quotes with Cosmogony

  • It is not, happily, within our power thus to work destruction in the universal womb of things; still within the sphere of human influence — which extends to the uttermost limit of our world's circumambient atmosphere — we can, and do, modify all nature's kingdom; bending towards good or ill, health or disease, harmony or discord, each part, each unit of the universal plan.Man hath ever made a cosmogony in keeping with his views in physics; a scheme of government in keeping with his cosmogony; a theory of ethics in keeping with his government, and a code of law and theology in keeping with his ethics. Every perception of the human mind modifies human practice. Science is but the theory of art.
    Frances Wright
  • Two principles, according to the Settembrinian cosmogony, were in perpetual conflict for possession of the world: force and justice, tyranny and freedom, superstition and knowledge; the law of permanence and the law of change, of ceaseless fermentation issuing in progress.
    Thomas Mann

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