as in folklore
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 mythology
This whole idea behind the SAVE Act is trying to push a mythology that our elections aren’t secure, are rigged.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Lastly, names associated with mythology have dropped off the list.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
References to her restaurants, television shows, beloved pets and personal mythology are woven throughout.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
This is particularly important if a student is applying to smaller or more niche programs such as textile engineering, folklore and mythology, intelligence and cyber operations, or political economy.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Lastly, names associated with mythology have dropped off the list.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
References to her restaurants, television shows, beloved pets and personal mythology are woven throughout.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
This is particularly important if a student is applying to smaller or more niche programs such as textile engineering, folklore and mythology, intelligence and cyber operations, or political economy.
—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mythology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
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Robin Hood has long been a mascot for social justice, anti-corruption and anti-greed, but this movie posits that there’s a much darker side to the folklore around him.
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Through this historical lens, even Robin Hood folklore played differently.
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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The lore continues for Estadio Azteca, where Mexico has never lost a World Cup match.
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The event brings with it a massive new meta game, lots of new cosmetics and obviously a whole lot of lore.
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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