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 artist took inspiration from classical mythology and other print artists for the series, which includes 100 etchings made between 1930 and 1937.
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
All these stories, mythology, that’s been built up around Shackleton.
—Thomas Page, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
All this further illustrates the extent to which Chicken Shop Date is somewhere in its late-stage era: there’s enough mythology within and around the show’s conceit such that the meta-show is as interesting as the show itself.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
The First Shadow is rooted in the mythology and world established in the series.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
All these stories, mythology, that’s been built up around Shackleton.
—Thomas Page, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
All this further illustrates the extent to which Chicken Shop Date is somewhere in its late-stage era: there’s enough mythology within and around the show’s conceit such that the meta-show is as interesting as the show itself.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
The First Shadow is rooted in the mythology and world established in the series.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mythology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
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Thankfully, much of that folklore and leech-keeping has given way to modern forecasting algorithms, radar, and satellite imagery over time—but not everyone is willing to leave the old methods behind.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Their aim in collecting such folklore—alongside the fairy tales, the Grimms published legends, songs, myths—was to create a cohesive national identity for German speakers.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some trading posts were operated by families, and at least one maintained the tradition.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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There's a reason this flavor has been a long-standing Christmas tradition.Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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In a city full of crime history lore, smaller stories can sometimes get lost among the bigger ones, and this typically happens at the expense of the victims and families affected by the crime.Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Now, the slasher subgenre is an instantly recognizable part of film lore.Sydney Bishop, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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