Mythology

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

Related concepts

A fairy tale itself is not a myth. Myths are not the same as fables, legends, folktales, fairy tales, anecdotes or fiction, but sloppy usage has blurred the distinctions in many people's minds. The term myth is sometimes used pejoratively in reference to common beliefs of a culture or for the beliefs of a religion to imply that the story is both fanciful and fictional. Myth is often used to refer to a commonly held but erroneous belief or a misconception.

Related Topics:
Fables - Legends - Folktales - Fairy tales - Fiction - Religion

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Other examples of stories that are not mythology but are frequently confused with myth:

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• Philosophical allegory
• Sentimental or moral fable, parable or anecdote
• Cupid and Psyche
• Prodigal Son
• Cornelia's jewels
• Romance
• Cultural propaganda
• Betsy Ross
• "Rationalized" explications of myths that are no longer understood
• This is an approach attributed to Euhemerus
• Heroic saga and epic
• Narrative drama
• Enriched history
• Song of Roland