mythology

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my·thol·o·gy | \ mi-ˈthä-lə-jē

plural mythologies

Definition of mythology

1 : an allegorical narrative

2 : a body of myths: such as

a : the myths dealing with the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people

b : mythos sense 2 cold war mythology

3 : a branch of knowledge that deals with myth

4 : a popular belief or assumption that has grown up around someone or something : myth sense 2a defective mythologies that ignore masculine depth of feeling— Robert Bly

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We have been studying ancient Greek mythology. We compared the two cultures' mythologies. There is a popular mythology that he discovered the cause of the disease by himself.

Recent Examples on the Web The new multiplayer mode will be based around Japanese mythology. — Washington Post, "‘Ghost of Tsushima’ is getting free multiplayer. Sony should keep that energy going.," 17 Aug. 2020 The leads get lost behind an anvil-dump of mythology, much of it circling a pair of bland blond aristocrats played by Abbey Lee and Jordan Patrick Smith. — Darren Franich, EW.com, "Clichés terrorize the bold provocations of Lovecraft Country: Review," 13 Aug. 2020 Within Disney mythology, Pixie Dust is that magical glittery substance that gives people the ability to fly and that’s exactly what Orlando City did during this tournament. — Mike Bianchi, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando City lost championship game, but won respect | Commentary," 12 Aug. 2020 Athletics and the boosterizing mythology of his era’s sports broadcasting seem to have been central to his approach to life. — Patrick Iber, The New Republic, "How the GOP Became the Party of Resentment," 11 Aug. 2020 The series runs through its affecting stories with astounding speed, occasionally losing the narrative thread while explaining mythology. — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, "'Lovecraft Country' review: In HBO's horror series, America's racism is the real monster," 8 Aug. 2020 But the island’s rich culture, steeped in a blend of Jesuit Christianity, native mythology, and its long-standing fishing traditions, firmly roots it. — Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, "This Dreamy Chilean Island Is Home to Colorful Houses, Stunning Scenery, and the World's Smallest Deer," 7 Aug. 2020 Science and mythology tell us how much wolves and humans share. — Pamela Miller, Star Tribune, "Review: "The Wolf's Trail," by Thomas D. Peacock," 7 Aug. 2020 Vijaya, as cannabis is known in the ancient Hindu Vedas, is part of the country’s mythology, history, and festive traditions. — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, "India has the world’s biggest cannabis industry that doesn’t exist yet," 2 Aug. 2020

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