mythology

noun
UK: /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/
US: /mɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

  1. A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religion or culture.

    1. Greek mythology has many interesting stories and gods.
    2. Scholars study mythology to understand ancient cultures and their beliefs, examining its role.

  2. The study of myths; myths collectively.

    1. I enjoy reading books about mythology and ancient heroes.
    2. Comparative mythology seeks to find common themes in different cultures' narratives and stories.

  3. Ideas that are not true but are part of what people generally believe.

    1. It's a mythology that older cars are always unreliable.
    2. The mythology surrounding the company's founder has grown with each passing year despite reality.

Synonyms

lore folklore tradition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mythology" in English means: A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religion or culture., The study of myths; myths collectively., Ideas that are not true but are part of what people generally believe..

The phonetic transcription of "mythology" is /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ in British English and /mɪˈθɑːlədʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mythology": lore, folklore, tradition.

Example usage of "mythology": "Greek mythology has many interesting stories and gods.". More examples on the page.