HAGIOGRAPHY

Hagiography

Hagiography, from the Greek ' and ', refers to the biographies of saints and ecclesiastical leaders. The term hagiology, the study of hagiography, is also current in English, although less common.

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hagiography

Noun

  1. The study of saints.
  2. A biography of a saint.
  3. A biography which expresses reverence and respect for its subject.
  4. A biography which is uncritically supportive of its subject, often including embellishments or propaganda.


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