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
The Structural Failure Both systems are optimizing for their own mythology rather than actual demands of global complexity.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The new system, which Volvo has named HuginCore after the bird in Norse mythology, runs off an in-house developed electrical architecture, core computer, and zone controllers.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
According to Hawaiian mythology, a warrior called Ohia and his lover Lehua lived blissfully in the forest until interrupted by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and destruction.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The name was reportedly inspired by a Shinto deity in Japanese mythology of the same name, the female creator of creation itself and death.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The new system, which Volvo has named HuginCore after the bird in Norse mythology, runs off an in-house developed electrical architecture, core computer, and zone controllers.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
According to Hawaiian mythology, a warrior called Ohia and his lover Lehua lived blissfully in the forest until interrupted by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and destruction.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The name was reportedly inspired by a Shinto deity in Japanese mythology of the same name, the female creator of creation itself and death.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
Noun
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Hemlock takes as much inspiration from horror as from folklore and mythology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The werewolf tale, which began filming in the UK last fall, is set in 13th-century England and sees a mysterious creature stalk the land as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dining options will encompass numerous restaurants and bars, including the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a lobby lounge tradition that has anchored Waldorf Astoria properties since the original New York hotel.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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That has been the tradition of Jersey governors going back decades, with the New York governor picking the executive director (as Hochul has selected Kathryn Garcia, who was our first choice for NYC mayor in 2021 and if the voters had heeded us, would be starting her second term in City Hall).—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Johnson, 39, is the main songwriter and talker of the group, always ready with a thorough answer regarding any bit of Long Beach or Joyce Manor lore.—
Brady Gerber,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a complimentary audio guide, available in 16 languages, tells the city’s maritime lore—from its Gold Rush boomtown days to modern status.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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