iconotropy.
the accidental or deliberate misinterpretation by one culture of the icons or myths of an earlier one, especially so as to bring them into accord with those of the later one
Meaning & usage
the accidental or deliberate misinterpretation by one culture of the icons or myths of an earlier one, especially so as to bring them into accord with those of the later one
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek εἰκών (eikṓn)der. Latin īcōnbor. English icon Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -tropy English iconotropy From icon + -o- + -tropy.
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