noun

mythology

mythology, folklore

I am studying Greek mythology.

I am studying Greek mythology.

The film is based on Norse mythology.

The film is based on Norse mythology.

((mythology)) as a subject or object, often modified by an adjective I am studying Greek mythology.

Synonyms: folklore, legend, tradition

From Greek 'mythos' (myth) + '-logia' (study of). So, 'the study of myths'.

'Myth' + '-ology' (like biology, psychology) = the study of myths.

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