Definition of mythologynext
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 The presentation, held before more than 3,000 fans in Hall M, offered a first look at the series’ mythology, characters and music. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 With a budget of $80 million, the film focuses on two friends magically transported to an island rooted in Philippine mythology. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026 The movie celebrates Filipino culture and mythology, offering meaningful representation for Southeast Asian families. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026 As the literature explains, the tiki bar—drawing its name from Māori mythology—was invented in 1930s California by a white American. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythology
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Noun
  • Set on the island of Cyprus in 1882, the film blends horror and folklore and revolves around Eleni, an outcast painter whose three children die in a freak accident.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The film fuses horror and crime with Hong Kong spiritual folklore, and is aimed at fans of midnight movies and cult cinema.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • The rich collections do a great job of honoring visual traditions and explaining their connections to real people and real places.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But the company is trying to balance those new strategies with its existing traditions.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
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  • Those are anthology series, however, and one season doesn’t necessarily flow directly from the previous one (the large pile-up of AHS lore aside).
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the song’s goosebump-inducing bridge and juicy lore have captivated a new generation of fans, leading to steady streaming gains over the past three months.
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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