mythology
[noun]
Synonyms: legend, folklore, lore, tradition

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

my‧thol‧o‧gy /mɪˈθɒlədʒi $ -ˈθɑː-/ noun (plural mythologies) [uncountable and countable]

1. set of ancient myths:
characters from classical mythology
mythology of
the mythology of the Persians

2. ideas or opinions that many people have, but that are wrong or not true:
According to popular mythology, school days are the best days of your life.
—mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl◂ $ -ˈlɑː-/ adjective:
The walls are painted with mythological scenes.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

mythology
noun
ADJ. powerful | popular | personal | cultural, political | ancient, classical | Greek, Roman, etc.
VERB + MYTHOLOGY enter Stories about ghosts in the cathedral have entered the mythology of the town.
create She has created her own mythology in the books.
PREP. in a/the ~ the characters in Greek mythology
~ about/of a mythology about how to get fit

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