cosmology /kɑzˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ noun3 •The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate. •A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe. •A particular view (cultural or religious) of the structure and origin of the universe.But the work of Marshack and Leroi-Gourhan enable us to see that these later religions of the civilized period are elaborations of the cosmologies from the universal religion of the Upper Paleolithic. — 1981 formscosmologies
