Genealogy of the Pagan Gods
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Genealogy of the Pagan Gods is a 14th-century mythographical work by Giovanni Boccaccio that systematically compiles and interprets classical Greco-Roman myths and deities.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Genealogia deorum gentilium | 2 |
| Genealogia deorum | 1 |
| Genealogy of the Pagan Gods canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T945132 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Genealogy of the Pagan Gods Context triple: [Giovanni Boccaccio, notableWork, Genealogy of the Pagan Gods]
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A.
Let Us Compare Mythologies
Let Us Compare Mythologies is Leonard Cohen’s debut poetry collection, first published in 1956, which explores themes of love, religion, and identity in his early literary voice.
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B.
Aenianes
The Aenianes were an ancient Greek tribe from central Greece, known for their participation in regional religious and political alliances such as the Amphictyonic League.
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C.
Gods of Egypt
Gods of Egypt is a 2016 fantasy action film that reimagines ancient Egyptian deities and mythology in a visually extravagant, effects-driven adventure.
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D.
Council of the Gods
The Council of the Gods is a mythological assembly of deities in Luís de Camões’ epic poem *Os Lusíadas*, where the gods debate and influence the fate of the Portuguese voyages of discovery.
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Pagan
Pagan is a volcanic island in the Northern Mariana Islands known for its active stratovolcanoes and history of significant eruptions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Genealogy of the Pagan Gods Target entity description: Genealogy of the Pagan Gods is a 14th-century mythographical work by Giovanni Boccaccio that systematically compiles and interprets classical Greco-Roman myths and deities.
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A.
Let Us Compare Mythologies
Let Us Compare Mythologies is Leonard Cohen’s debut poetry collection, first published in 1956, which explores themes of love, religion, and identity in his early literary voice.
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B.
Aenianes
The Aenianes were an ancient Greek tribe from central Greece, known for their participation in regional religious and political alliances such as the Amphictyonic League.
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C.
Gods of Egypt
Gods of Egypt is a 2016 fantasy action film that reimagines ancient Egyptian deities and mythology in a visually extravagant, effects-driven adventure.
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D.
Council of the Gods
The Council of the Gods is a mythological assembly of deities in Luís de Camões’ epic poem *Os Lusíadas*, where the gods debate and influence the fate of the Portuguese voyages of discovery.
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E.
Pagan
Pagan is a volcanic island in the Northern Mariana Islands known for its active stratovolcanoes and history of significant eruptions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
literary work
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mythographical work ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
reconcile classical myth with Christian culture
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systematize pagan mythology ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Genealogy of the Pagan Gods
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surface form:
Genealogia deorum
Genealogy of the Pagan Gods ⓘ
surface form:
Genealogia deorum gentilium
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| author | Giovanni Boccaccio ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
humanist
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poet ⓘ scholar ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
genealogies of classical deities
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interpretation of pagan gods ⓘ systematic compilation of classical myths ⓘ |
| genre |
encyclopedic literature
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mythography ⓘ scholarly treatise ⓘ |
| hasPart |
allegorical interpretations
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genealogical diagrams of gods ⓘ prose exposition ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Trecento ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Homer
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Ovid ⓘ Virgil ⓘ classical Latin literature ⓘ late antique mythographical tradition ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
humanist scholars
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learned readers ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Greco-Roman deities
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classical mythology ⓘ pagan religion ⓘ |
| movement | Italian Renaissance humanism ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Latin ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 14th century ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
On Famous Women
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The Decameron ⓘ |
| significance |
important source for Renaissance mythography
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major medieval compilation of classical mythology ⓘ |
| subjectField |
classical studies
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literary criticism ⓘ mythology ⓘ |
| timeOfComposition | mid-14th century ⓘ |
| usedIn | Renaissance education ⓘ |
| workOf | Giovanni Boccaccio ⓘ |
| writtenBy | Giovanni Boccaccio ⓘ |
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Subject: Genealogy of the Pagan Gods Description of subject: Genealogy of the Pagan Gods is a 14th-century mythographical work by Giovanni Boccaccio that systematically compiles and interprets classical Greco-Roman myths and deities.
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
Genealogia deorum gentilium
this entity surface form:
Genealogia deorum gentilium
this entity surface form:
Genealogia deorum