Mythology Definition & Meaning

mythology
noun
  1. myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
  2. the study of myths

"Mythology" in song lyrics

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  • "Unique philosophies dug from greek mythology"
    Anubis5 — I'll Tear You a Heart
  • "And that's not socialist mythology"
    Immortal Technique — Death March
  • "Some say that God takes them, and they lean on mythology"
    MURS — A Friend's Blues

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