Mythology

/mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

Greek mythology is filled with powerful gods and heroic legends.

The study of myths or mythological narratives.

She pursued a degree in mythology to better understand ancient cultures.

A set of beliefs or assumptions about something.

The mythology surrounding the origins of the city is fascinating.

Derived from the Greek word 'mythos' meaning 'myth' and 'logia' meaning 'study' or 'science'.

mythical proportions

Referring to something that is grand or exaggerated, often in a storytelling context.

myth-making

The process of creating myths or narratives that shape perceptions.

myth of progress

The belief that society is always progressing or improving in a linear fashion.

myth

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon.

legend

A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

folklore

The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community passed through the generations by word of mouth.

Living in a fantasy or unrealistic world.

Sometimes I feel like I'm just weaving my own mythology about my life.

A false narrative that people believe.

The 'success myth' he follows is just a modern mythology created by social media influencers.