as in folklores
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
Ares is the god of war in Greek mythology
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Recent Examples of mythologies
From the beginning, this project set out to interrogate the mythologies surrounding artificial intelligence and to make visible the human choices embedded within these systems.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The mythologies of the medical ass could blossom, like the oral folklore of a tribe allowed to retain its own myths without the colonizing interference of invaders.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Among the many ideas the film explores, front and center is the notion that communities like Ant’s create their own mythologies.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Plus, the two cultures have overlapping ancient mythologies that could be incorporated into the story’s fantasy elements.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
These enjoy special status in our cultural mythologies.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Drawing inspiration from Norse and other mythologies, the trees of Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings series are sacred beings, whose treatment stands as a moral litmus test.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The mythologies of the medical ass could blossom, like the oral folklore of a tribe allowed to retain its own myths without the colonizing interference of invaders.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Among the many ideas the film explores, front and center is the notion that communities like Ant’s create their own mythologies.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Plus, the two cultures have overlapping ancient mythologies that could be incorporated into the story’s fantasy elements.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
These enjoy special status in our cultural mythologies.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Drawing inspiration from Norse and other mythologies, the trees of Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings series are sacred beings, whose treatment stands as a moral litmus test.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythologies
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The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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The biggest game of the Philadelphia Flyers’ season began with one of the franchise’s oldest traditions.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on Tidal Basin traditions and baseball benchmarks.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Several comedy legends made cameos during his monologue to celebrate.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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The show stars Tony winner André de Shields and vogueing legends Junior Labeija, Dava Huesca, Baby Byrne and Leiomy.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Mythologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythologies. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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