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But these euhemeristic explanations are common in the Far East and the real origin of the Bodhisattvas may be quite different.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

The work by Philo of Byblos is a euhemeristic interpretation of an alleged Phœnician cosmogony, and a composition of little merit.

From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Cumont, Franz

It is necessary, however, to discount the theories of Sahagun and his converts, who though they never heard of Euhemerus, habitually applied the euhemeristic doctrine to their facts.

From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew

The euhemeristic explanation of the struggle with the triple monster was that Heracles fought three brothers in succession.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various

Woden's wooing is the best part of this story, half spoilt, however, by euhemeristic tone and lack of epic dignity.

From The Danish History, Books I-IX by Saxo, Grammaticus