mythology

• Sustantivo que designa el conjunto de mitos, especialmente los pertenecientes a una tradición religiosa o cultural concreta, o el estudio académico de dichos mitos.

A noun referring to a collection of myths, especially those belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition, or the academic study of such myths.

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1. Collection of mythsB2formal

   A body of traditional stories, legends, and beliefs belonging to a particular culture or group.

   mitología

   • Greek mythology is full of stories about gods and heroes.
   • Norse mythology includes tales of Odin and Thor.
   • The mythology of ancient Egypt is rich with symbolism.

   Sinónimosfolklorelore

2. Study of mythsC1formal

   The academic field that examines and interprets myths and their cultural significance.

   Mitología (estudio de los mitos)

   • She is a professor of mythology at the university.
   • The course covers comparative mythology from around the world.
   • Modern mythology studies often explore the psychological meaning of myths.