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Mythology

Verb / mʌˈθɑ:lʌˌdʒi: / Another word for mythology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mythology is the study of myths and legends.

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Literary

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Common collocations

  • Greek mythology
  • Norse mythology
  • Egyptian mythology
  • creation mythology
  • mythology and religion
  • study of mythology
  • ancient mythology

Word family

adjective mythological

Usage note

Mythology refers to a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition. It is often used in academic contexts when discussing ancient cultures or comparative religion.

Example sentences

  1. Mythology explains how the world was created.
  2. The ancient Egyptians had their own mythology.
  3. She wrote her thesis on Norse mythology.
  4. Mythology is an important part of many cultures.
  5. He enjoys watching movies about Greek mythology.

Quotes

  • Mythology is not a lie, mythology is poetry, it is metaphorical. It has been well said that mythology is the penultimate truth --Penultimate because the ultimate cannot be put into words. - Joseph Campbell
  • Mythology and science both extend the scope of human beings. Like science and technology, mythology, as we shall see, is not about opting out of this world, but about enabling us to live more intensely within it. - Karen Armstrong
  • Mythology is the art of living. - Joseph Campbell

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