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    mythology
    /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

    noun

    • 1. a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition: "tales from Greek mythology"
    • 2. the study of myths: "this field includes archaeology, comparative mythology, and folklore"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mythologyMythology Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and history of the word mythology, which means a body of myths or a branch of knowledge that deals with myth. Explore related articles, entries, and games about mythology on Merriam-Webster.com.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › mythologyMYTHOLOGY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Mythology is the study or collection of myths, which are traditional stories about gods and heroes. Learn about the origin, history, and examples of mythology from various cultures and sources.

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  5. www.worldhistory.org › mythoMythology - World History Encyclopedia

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    Scholar Joseph Campbell, who famously advocated for the study of myths, notes how mythology is the underlying form of every civilization and the underpinning of each individual's consciousness. In his seminal work, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, he discusses what he calls the “monomyth”, the similarities in theme, characters, purpose, and narrativ...

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    One of the best-known etiological myths comes from Greece in the form of the tale of Demeter, goddess of grain and the harvest, and her daughter Persephone who became Queen of the Dead. In this story, Persephone is kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld, and brought down to his dark realm. Demeter searches desperately everywhere for the maiden b...

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    Every culture in the world has had, and still has, some type of mythology. The classical mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans is the most familiar to people in the west but the motifs found in those stories are echoed in others around the world. The Greek tale of Prometheus the fire-bringer and teacher of humanity is echoed in the Chinese tal...

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    Learn the definition, types, and examples of myths from different cultures and civilizations. Myths are sacred stories that explain the origins, meanings, and values of a people and their world.

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  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mythologyMythology - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A mythology is a collection of myths or stories about a specific person, culture, religion, or any group with shared beliefs. Most people don’t consider mythology to be entirely true, but they still take it seriously.

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  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › mythologyMYTHOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Mythology is the study of ancient stories or popular beliefs that are not necessarily true. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of mythology with examples from different cultures and contexts.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › mythologyMYTHOLOGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of mythology as ancient stories or popular beliefs that are not true. See how to use mythology in sentences and compare it with related words and phrases.

  10. www.britannica.com › topic › mythMyth | Definition, History, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 10, 2024 · myth, a symbolic narrative, usually of unknown origin and at least partly traditional, that ostensibly relates actual events and that is especially associated with religious belief. It is distinguished from symbolic behaviour (cult, ritual) and symbolic places or objects (temples, icons).