mythology

noun

(countable and uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

(uncountable) The systematic collection and study of myths.

(countable and uncountable) A similar body of myths concerning an event, person or institution.

The set of misconceptions and false attitudes that are held about something and contribute to its perception.

(countable and uncountable) Pervasive elements of a fictional universe that resemble a mythological universe.

Roots

mythosmyth- · Greek · story logos-ology · Greek · study, discourse

Synonyms for mythology

mythos mythn mythicismn folkloren loren folktalen apologuen fantasyn

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The word mythology breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: myth-, from Greek mythos (“story”); and -ology, from Greek logos (“study, discourse”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.