euhemerist

/juːmɛˈmɛrɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who explains mythological legends as based on historical events and figures, often a historian who demythologizes myths.

“The scholar was known as a euhemerist for her approach to interpreting ancient myths as historical facts.”

Synonyms

  • de-mythologist
  • demystifier

Antonyms

  • legendizer
  • mythifier