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mythology

noun

mi-ˈthä-lə-jē How to pronounce mythology (audio)
Definition of mythologynext
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 What impact did her decision to (arguably) curve Drake’s kiss attempt when presenting her the award have on both of their mythologies? — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 In mythology, Mimas was a giant who killed Mars during the war between the Titans and gods of Olympus. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The Sköll is named after the giant wolf who relentlessly chases the sun across the sky in Norse mythology. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 In Norse mythology, Sköll is the name of a giant wolf that chases the sun across the sky. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
  1. folklore
  2. tradition
  3. lore
Noun
  • Reck and Annie Ulrich craft larger-than-life puppets to portray figures from Mexican folklore such as La Lechuza, a witch who takes the form of an owl.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The six-room exhibition — featuring Makó’s signature approach within the world of Hungarian folklore and childhood memories — transforms fashion imagery and explores the world of identity, individuality and self-expression.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of folklore
Noun
  • The Capricorn Moon squares Mercury in your sign, making family expectations, tradition, or someone else’s opinion feel louder than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Per tradition, most of the buzz around the ceremony is heady anticipation for the announcement of the People’s Choice Award winner.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of tradition
Noun
  • Showing here also presents McGirr with a much more authentic pedestal from which to project his new synthesis of all that acquired McQueen aesthetic lore with his own design identity—because both were forged in London.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Remedy games encourage a kind of obsession and fascination from players, not just with inexplicable lore but with thick atmosphere.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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