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mythology

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mythology

the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place

  • Ares is the god of war in Greek mythology
Synonyms of mythology

folklore, legend, legendry, lore, myth, mythos, tradition
Words Related to mythology

folklife

information, knowledge, wisdom

anecdote, fable, folktale, old wivesʼ tale, tale, yarn

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