die Mythologie
Translation
mythology
Examples
Die griechische Mythologie ist sehr bekannt.
Greek mythology is very well-known.
Er studiert vergleichende Mythologie.
He studies comparative mythology.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) mythology Greek mythology is well-known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sagenwelt (world of legends), Götterlehre (theology of gods)
Etymology
From Greek 'mythología' (storytelling), from 'mŷthos' (story) and 'lógos' (speech, study).
Memory Tips
The '-logie' ending means 'study of', like in 'biology'. So, 'Mythologie' is the study of myths. It's a direct cognate.