What is another word for hagiographies?
Pronunciation: [hˌad͡ʒɪˈɒɡɹəfɪz] (IPA) 
Hagiographies are works that depict a saintly figure or a person's life in an idealized way. Here are some synonyms that convey a similar idea:
- Saints' lives - biographies of holy individuals
- Apocryphal tales - stories of dubious authenticity or religious significance
- Panegyrics - speeches or writings that praise a person or group, often in an exaggerated way
- Encomiums - formal expressions of praise or tribute, usually delivered as a speech or essay
- Homilies - sermons or speeches that provide moral or spiritual guidance
- Legends - traditional stories that often incorporate supernatural or mythological elements, often with a moral or lesson to impart
- Martyrologies - accounts of individuals who have suffered or been persecuted for their beliefs or actions, often associated with Christian tradition.
