What is another word for Euhemerist?
Pronunciation: [jˈuːhɪməɹˌɪst] (IPA) 
The term "euhemerist" refers to someone who believes that mythological stories and entities have historical origins. Some synonyms for this term include historicist, mythicist, and mythopoeic. A historicist is someone who believes in the factual basis of myths and legends, while a mythicist sees myths as symbolic or metaphorical rather than historical truths. The term mythopoeic refers to the creative power of myth-making. Synonyms for euhemerist also include philologist, who studies language and comparative mythology, and folklorist, who studies folk tales, myths, and legends. Other related words include anthropologist and archaeologist, who study human culture and history.
