mythology (/mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/
Meaning
Meaning: body of myths
A collection of myths, especially the traditional stories of a particular culture about gods and heroes. It also means the study of such stories.
Examples
🗣 Greek mythology is full of powerful gods who quarrel, fall in love, and meddle in human affairs.
Etymology
From Greek ‘mythologia’, from ‘mythos’ (story) and ‘-logia’ (study of).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in literature, religion, and cultural study.
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Tags: stories, tradition