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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Slavic folklore about vampires suggests one partial answer to the especial fear of the vulnerable.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Laxness combines folklore and myth with humble details of the natural world in this delightful novel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The vocalist has led his band Fuerza Regida to top multiple Billboard charts and helped propel the Mexican corrido tradition, all while running his own label.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton turns 44 today—and in a break from tradition, instead of the customary portrait that usually marks the occasion, the Princess of Wales has released a video.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 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 23 Jan. 2026.
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