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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For example, to understand how Andean cosmology shapes the night sky, how ranching traditions persist in remote Patagonian valleys, or why the culture of Chiloé feels distinct from the mainland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Authentic and proud cultural celebrations, luaus are uniquely entertaining and, at times, simply mesmerizing with Polynesian dancing and drumming as well as chants, songs and stories about ancient traditions, legends and epic Pacific Ocean migrations.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The tribute preceded the Awards Show's signature In Memorium segment, which also honored Hollywood legends Robert Redford, Catherine O'Hara and Diane Keaton.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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UConn recently won back-to-back national titles, the Spartans and the Jayhawks are coached by legends Tom Izzo and Bill Self, and the Red Storm just beat UConn to win the Big East Tournament.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Mythologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythologies. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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