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noun, plural -gies.
1.
a body of myths, as that of a particular people or that relating to a particular person: Greek mythology.
2.
myths collectively.
3.
the science or study of myths.
4.
a set of stories, traditions, or beliefs associated with a particular group or the history of an event, arising naturally or deliberately fostered: the Fascist mythology of the interwar years.
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Mythology
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
Example Sentences
- To take an obvious example, when Zeus was no longer actively worshipped as an existing god, then he passed into mythology.
- Once again, mythology trumps full historical accuracy.
- American mythology paints the past in rosy pink.
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Word Origin & History
mythology
early 15c., "exposition of myths," from M.Fr. mythologie, from L.L. mythologia, from Gk. mythologia "legendary lore," from mythos "myth" (of unknown origin) + -logy "study." Meaning "a body of myths" first recorded 1781.
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Cultural Dictionary
mythology definition
The body of myths belonging to a culture. Myths are traditional stories about gods and heroes. They often account for the basic aspects of existence — explaining, for instance, how the Earth was created, why people have to die, or why the year is divided into seasons. Classical mythology — the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans — has had an enormous influence on European and American culture.
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