mythography
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my·thog·ra·phy

noun \mi-ˈthä-grə-fē\

Definition of MYTHOGRAPHY

1
: the representation of mythical subjects in art
2
: a critical compilation of myths
my·thog·ra·pher \-fər\ noun

Origin of MYTHOGRAPHY

Greek mythographia, from mythos + -graphia -graphy
First Known Use: 1851

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