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Mythology
Definition
Mythology is the study of myths and legends.
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- Greek mythology
- Norse mythology
- Egyptian mythology
- creation mythology
- mythology and religion
- study of mythology
- ancient mythology
Word family
noun mythology
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
- Mythology explains how the world was created.
- The ancient Egyptians had their own mythology.
- She wrote her thesis on Norse mythology.
- Mythology is an important part of many cultures.
- 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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