as in folklore
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
Ares is the god of war in Greek mythology
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Recent Examples of mythology
Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.
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Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
For more than 5,000 years, the Maya and other Mesoamerican civilizations cultivated maize, revering it as a sacred element in their mythology and as the basis of their sustenance.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun-god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
In Greek mythology, Adonis was a handsome mortal man who fell in love with Aphrodite.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
For more than 5,000 years, the Maya and other Mesoamerican civilizations cultivated maize, revering it as a sacred element in their mythology and as the basis of their sustenance.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun-god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
In Greek mythology, Adonis was a handsome mortal man who fell in love with Aphrodite.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
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All at once, Eggers pays homage to Schreck’s beast and contorts him entirely; honoring the folklore written by and about the people who truly believed these creatures existed and were terrified of them.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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The venue's beloved mechanical bull, country music memorabilia, Bobby Mackey's stage costumes, a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, items related to the venue's paranormal folklore and more were sold in a public auction over the summer.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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By law and tradition, the minister’s control of the police is limited, with operative decisions, such as how to handle an investigation or a disturbance, the sole province of professional police, not politicians.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tree traditions Of course, Christmas decorations aren’t complete without trees — and there are no shortage of those in the Gill home.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Fanboys are an unpredictable lot, but despite requisite nods to Marvel lore and appearances by Spider-Man antagonists Rhino, the Foreigner and the Chameleon, without the webslinger these foes are not all that interesting.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conversely, Path of Exile adhered more closely to that aesthetic, while introducing its own world and lore.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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