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- DictionaryMy·thol·o·gy/məˈTHäləjē/
noun
- 1. a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition: "a book discussing Jewish and Christian mythologies"
- 2. the study of myths: "this field includes archaeology, comparative mythology, and folklore"
mythology. 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.
MYTHOLOGY definition: 1. myths in general: 2. a popular belief that is probably not true: 3. myths in general: . Learn more.
MYTHOLOGY meaning: 1. myths in general: 2. a popular belief that is probably not true: 3. myths in general: . Learn more.
Mythology (from the Greek μῦθος (mythos), meaning a narrative, and logos, meaning speech or argument) refers to a body of stories that attempt to explain the origins and fundamental values of a given culture and the nature of the universe and humanity.
MYTHOLOGY meaning: 1 : the myths of a particular group or culture; 2 : ideas that are believed by many people but that are not true.
Mar 28, 2024 · Myths are specific accounts of gods or superhuman beings involved in extraordinary events or circumstances in a time that is unspecified but which is understood as existing apart from ordinary human experience. The term mythology denotes both the study of myth and the body of myths belonging to a particular religious tradition.
Definition of mythology noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
