iconotropy

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What does iconotropy mean?

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 does iconotropy come 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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