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
Like a lot of the rappers to crop up in a post-Opium world, Tezzus and diamond* are dedicated to building their brand mythology.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
Diana Ross looms large in the mythology of Michael Jackson, but the Supremes singer is nowhere to be found in Antoine Fuqua‘s biopic Michael, nor is Kat Graham, who filmed scenes as the Motown icon.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Orpheus comes from Greek mythology.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Our national mythology requires us to see Indigenous peoples as obstacles to progress.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
Diana Ross looms large in the mythology of Michael Jackson, but the Supremes singer is nowhere to be found in Antoine Fuqua‘s biopic Michael, nor is Kat Graham, who filmed scenes as the Motown icon.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Orpheus comes from Greek mythology.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Our national mythology requires us to see Indigenous peoples as obstacles to progress.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
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No, this is the other Groundhog Day — the ritual rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch folklore, where one glimpse of a shadow can stretch winter indefinitely, and its absence signals something better on the horizon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The show's choreographer and playwright sit down with us to chat about gathering around the campfire, folklore, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Augustinian tradition emphasizes fraternity, humility, and reflection on our disordered desires.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 2018 Clemson football team routed Alabama in that season’s College Football Playoff National Championship, cementing its place in the sport’s lore.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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McCasland had overseen classified aerospace research at a laboratory that UFO lore identifies as the secret site of debris from the 1947 crash.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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