mythology

• Nom désignant un ensemble de mythes, en particulier ceux propres à une tradition religieuse ou culturelle donnée, ainsi que l'étude académique de ces mythes.

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.

   Mythologie (ensemble de mythes)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfolklorelore

2. Study of mythsC1formal

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

   étude des mythes

   • 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.