The process or act of converting something into an allegory or interpreting something as an allegory.
From 'allegorize' (to write or interpret as allegory) plus the suffix '-ation' denoting an action or process. Developed in English during the 16th century as literary criticism became more sophisticated.
The allegorization of classical myths by Christians was brilliant propaganda—they could claim that ancient Greek stories 'actually' prefigured Christian beliefs, allowing them to preserve pagan literature while making it spiritually acceptable!
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