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
Albarn swam in the Ganges, scattered his father’s ashes into its mythology.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 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 mythology and the facts are always battling it out.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
The curator points to a mutual interest in mythology, both of the Western Greco-Roman tradition and of Afro-Cuban origins, as well as influences from European and Cuban art shared among the two artists.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 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 mythology and the facts are always battling it out.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
The curator points to a mutual interest in mythology, both of the Western Greco-Roman tradition and of Afro-Cuban origins, as well as influences from European and Cuban art shared among the two artists.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
Noun
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Katie finds inspiration in mythology and folklore, as well as the natural environment.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Recent biomolecular research has confirmed that the Old Irish goat is more than just a local folklore and represents a direct, living connection to the island’s prehistoric past.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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President Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend the event in 1924, establishing an annual tradition.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Red carpet reveals are a bit of a tradition for Zendaya and Holland.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though the Prime Video TV series and the video games share continuity, the show tends to stay in its own lane, either complementing or adding to the overall lore of the source material.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rather, Hawai’i’s collective wisdom was contained within chants, mythology, family lore, and ancient stories passed down orally from one generation to the next.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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