mythology

my-thol-o-gy · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

  2. 2.

    The study of myths.

  3. 3.

    A set of stories or beliefs about a particular person, institution, or situation, especially when exaggerated or fictitious.

Forms

plural: mythologies

Related words

See also: fable, folklore, legend, myth
Synonyms: folklore, legend, lore

Etymology

From Greek mythologia ("legendary lore"), from mythos ("myth") + -logia ("study of").