Mythology

:"Myth" redirects here. For the computer game, see Myth (computer game).

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The word mythology (from the Greek ????????? mythología, from ?????????? mythologein to relate myths, from ????? mythos, meaning a narrative, and ????? logos, meaning speech or argument) literally means the (oral) retelling of myths ? stories that a particular culture believes to be true and that use the supernatural to interpret natural events and to explain the nature of the universe and humanity. The modern definition of mythology primarily the body of myths from a particular culture or religion, as in Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology or Norse mythology. Mythology is also the branch of knowledge dealing with the collection, study and interpretation of myths.

Related Topics:
Greek - Culture - Supernatural - Greek mythology - Egyptian mythology - Norse mythology

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