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    Mitología (en. Mythology)

    /mitoloˈxia/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Study of the myths and legends of a people.
    Greek mythology is rich in gods and heroes.
    La mitología griega es rica en dioses y héroes.
    Set of mythical narratives from a cultural group.
    Norse mythology includes stories about gods like Odin.
    La mitología nórdica incluye historias sobre dioses como Odín.
    System of beliefs based on myths.
    African mythology varies among the different tribes.
    La mitología africana varía entre las diferentes tribus.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'mýthos' meaning 'tale' and 'logía' meaning 'study.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    comparative mythology
    Study of the similarities and differences in the mythologies of different cultures.
    mitología comparada
    urban mythology
    Contemporary stories or legends that circulate as if they were true.
    mitología urbana

    Related Words

    myth
    Traditional narrative that explains natural or cultural phenomena.
    mito
    god
    Divine being in various mythologies.
    dios
    legend
    Popular story passed down from generation to generation.
    leyenda

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated or invented story
    What he told about his trip sounds like pure mythology.
    Lo que contó sobre su viaje suena a pura mitología.
    Fantastical justification
    That excuse is just mythology; I don't believe it.
    Esa excusa es solo mitología, no la creo.