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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Additionally, the applicants aim to honor the sacred and historical significance of the buttes to Native American history and mythology.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Named after the serpent king from Hindu mythology who coils around Lord Shiva’s neck, Vasuki indicus carries a name as rooted in India as the rocks it was pulled from.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But the real-life story of what happened that night on April 18, 1775 (known as Patriots' Day) and what happened the day after—the Battles of Lexington and Concord—is more compelling than Longfellow's mythology.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Then subtract the ones who aren’t up to date on King Arthur mythology and you’re probably left with one or two literary prodigies who already know the Jesus story inside and out.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Named after the serpent king from Hindu mythology who coils around Lord Shiva’s neck, Vasuki indicus carries a name as rooted in India as the rocks it was pulled from.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But the real-life story of what happened that night on April 18, 1775 (known as Patriots' Day) and what happened the day after—the Battles of Lexington and Concord—is more compelling than Longfellow's mythology.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Then subtract the ones who aren’t up to date on King Arthur mythology and you’re probably left with one or two literary prodigies who already know the Jesus story inside and out.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
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Haunting rituals, ghostly figures, and unsettling folklore combine in Chhorii 2 and the trailer for the sequel to 2021 Indian horror hit Chhorii has just dropped.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Worm Moon is the traditional name for the March full moon in early Native American and European folklore.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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For Yi Ming, an inheritor of artistic traditions from different continents, that connection is the promise of contemporary art.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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By embracing change and staying customer-focused, the nursery industry will continue to flourish, rooted in both tradition and innovation.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the film expands upon the game’s lore to create a unique, funhouse horror experience, a celebration of multiple horror subgenres and practical effects.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco has won its share of thrillers this season, both in San Francisco and abroad, but Ramos’ mad dash will live on in this ballpark’s lore for decades to come.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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