Advertisement
Advertisement
mythology
[ mi-thol-uh-jee ]
noun
- a body of myths, as that of a particular people or that relating to a particular person:
Greek mythology.
- myths collectively.
- the science or study of myths.
- a set of stories, traditions, or beliefs associated with a particular group or the history of an event, arising naturally or deliberately fostered:
the Fascist mythology of the interwar years.
mythology
/ ɪˈθɒəɪ /
noun
- a body of myths, esp one associated with a particular culture, institution, person, etc
- a body of stories about a person, institution, etc
the mythology of Hollywood
- myths collectively
- the study or collecting of myths
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. Classical mythology — the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans — has had an enormous influence on European and American culture.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mythology1
Example Sentences
"The only way that Irish history and mythology was passed down was orally. I think that's why it's important for us to have that intertwined with our music," Móglaí Bap told Crack magazine last year.
Fisher: Both of these shows have very developed worlds and mythologies, but every effect has been designed to serve the story, it’s not the story having to serve the effect.
Joel arrived on TV with an expiration date, as anyone versed in the mythology of “The Last of Us” already knew.
The writers aren’t shy in deviating from the original tale, but those who know this mythology recognize that some anguish can’t be bypassed.
It's also the height of Lost Cause mythology when the Confederate monuments are put up.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse