mythology
Pronunciation: [mɪˈθɑːlədʒi]
Word
Context: “culture”
(noun) the study of myths, which are stories believed by different cultures about gods, heroes, and the world. It's like a collection of old tales that explain how things came to be.
Example
In class, we learned about Greek mythology and the stories of gods like Zeus and Athena.
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She didn't find the mythology of the ancient civilization interesting at all.
Example
What myths do you know from your culture's mythology?
Context: “stories”
(noun) a particular set of myths connected to a specific culture or religion. It's like a storybook of beliefs about gods and important events.
Example
Norse mythology includes tales of Thor and Odin and their adventures in a magical world.
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The mythology of that culture was not widely recognized or understood outside its region.
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Can you name some creatures from Roman mythology?
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