mythology

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A collection of myths, especially those belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

• Greek mythology includes stories of gods like Zeus and Athena.
• She studied Norse mythology in her literature class.
• The film draws heavily on ancient mythology.
• Comparative literature scholars often examine how different cultures' mythology reflects universal human concerns about mortality and the origins of natural phenomena.
• The professor argued that understanding Roman mythology is essential for interpreting the political symbolism used throughout Renaissance European art.
• Indigenous Australian mythology contains sophisticated astronomical knowledge that guided navigation and marked seasonal changes for thousands of years.

Eş anlamlılar: myths, lore, legends, folklore, tradition

Zıt anlamlılar: history, fact, reality

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The study of myths and their interpretation.

• He earned a degree in comparative mythology.
• The professor specializes in mythology and ancient religions.

Eş anlamlılar: mythography, folklore studies

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A set of widely held but exaggerated or untrue beliefs about something.

• The mythology surrounding celebrity lifestyles is often misleading.
• There's a mythology about startup success that ignores hard work.

Eş anlamlılar: misconception, fallacy, fiction, illusion

Zıt anlamlılar: truth, fact, reality