Mythology: meaning, definitions and examples

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mythology

 

[ mษชหˆฮธษ’lษ™dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of myths

Mythology is the study of myths, or traditional stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. These myths often explain the origins of the universe, natural phenomena, and human behavior. Mythology can be found in various cultures around the world and plays a significant role in shaping beliefs and customs.

Synonyms

mythicism, mythlore, mythos

Examples of usage

  • Mythology often includes gods and goddesses who possess superhuman powers.
  • Many ancient civilizations had their own unique mythology that reflected their values and beliefs.
  • The study of mythology can provide insights into the cultural and religious practices of a society.

Translations

Translations of the word "mythology" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mitologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคฅเค• เคตเคฟเคœเฅเคžเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mythologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mitologi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั„ะพะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mitologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž่ฉฑๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mythologie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mitologรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mitoloji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ํ™”ํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู… ุงู„ุฃุณุงุทูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mytologie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mytolรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž่ฏๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mitologija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ goรฐafrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธั„ะพะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ—แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mitologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mitologรญa

Etymology

The word 'mythology' has its roots in the Greek language, with 'mythos' meaning 'story' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse'. The study of mythology dates back to ancient times, with scholars and storytellers exploring the significance of myths in different cultures. Mythology continues to fascinate people worldwide, serving as a window into the beliefs and traditions of diverse societies.

See also: myth, mythic, mythical, mythicism, mythological, mythos, myths.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,060, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.