cosmogony

/kɑzˈmɑɡəni/
noun
  1. A theory or story about the origin and development of the universe.
    • In class, we compared the Greek cosmogony with the Norse one.
    • Many ancient cultures have their own cosmogony involving gods and chaos.
    • The scientist's cosmogony proposed that the universe began with a single point of energy.
  2. The branch of science or philosophy that studies the origin of the universe.
    • Cosmogony is a fascinating field that combines physics and philosophy.
    • Modern cosmogony relies heavily on observations from telescopes and satellites.
    • Her research in cosmogony focuses on the first few seconds after the Big Bang.
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