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
Their exploit paved the way for future transcontinental road trips and became part of the mythology of the American open road.
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
With a moniker drawn from Greek mythology, the trio intends for Ariadne to be a revenue-sharing hub for creators to navigate IP, wellness tech, production, distribution and the digital economy pipeline.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Directed by Na Hong-jin, the big-budget epic combined a gritty survival story and an original sci-fi mythology — no one quite knew what to expect from the title, which has domestic distribution through Neon.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 May 2026
The crime thriller is understood to also be a political and moral fable, as the title, which is a nod to Greek mythology, hints at.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
With a moniker drawn from Greek mythology, the trio intends for Ariadne to be a revenue-sharing hub for creators to navigate IP, wellness tech, production, distribution and the digital economy pipeline.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Directed by Na Hong-jin, the big-budget epic combined a gritty survival story and an original sci-fi mythology — no one quite knew what to expect from the title, which has domestic distribution through Neon.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 May 2026
The crime thriller is understood to also be a political and moral fable, as the title, which is a nod to Greek mythology, hints at.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
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With a wingspan stretching over two meters, legs as thick as a child’s wrist and talons larger than a grizzly bear’s claws, the harpy eagle has become the subject of rainforest folklore across Central and South America.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Saint-Tropez’s status as a center of gravity for pop-culture folklore isn’t set to wane any time soon.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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In any case, to compose in the classical tradition today is to go against the grain of a hyper-commodified culture.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And while much of what is now published in the country with the regime’s approval is indeed florid propaganda, outside of Russia the grand tradition of Russian literature is very much alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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This summer the tournament returns to North America, and Guadalajara will add to its considerable football lore when this stadium hosts four more World Cup matches, including a heavyweight bout between Spain and its onetime colony Uruguay.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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It’s been a few years since Brewster last watched the movie, which established the lore of the Toretto family, a crew of gearheads and street racers led by Diesel’s Dominic.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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