A text that is attributed with a false author

Inscribed with a false name.

Of or relating to pseudepigraphy.

Of or relating to pseudepigraphy.

plural of pseudepigraph

(of writings) Falsely attributed.

Writings falsely ascribed to famous persons (historical or mythical) to lend them greater legitimacy. They were typically composed many centuries after the ostensible author had died.

plural of pseudepigraphy

the composition of pseudepigrapha, false credit of authorship to give ideas greater legitimacy

singular of pseudepigrapha