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mythology

/mΙͺΛˆΞΈΙ’lΙ™dΚ’i/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a collection of old stories from a culture that explain the world, gods, and heroes.

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

β€œGreek mythology is full of fascinating stories about gods and monsters.”

β€œShe wrote a paper comparing mythology from different parts of the world.”

β–ΆFull Definition

The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

Related Words

Synonyms:
folklorelegendmyth
Antonyms:
Word Family:
mythmythicalmythological