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
Beneath that dizzying madness, McQuarrie introduced a progressively more labyrinthine mythology, knitting the installments together in ways plausible and not, and expanding Hunt from impressive spy to a more elemental force.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Loosely inspired by the songstresses from Greek mythology, Netflix's Sirens is a funny, moving exploration of femininity and class.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Beyond the title, references to mythology are littered throughout Sirens, right down to the house’s virtual assistant, Zeus.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
And that became not just a mythology, but almost a theology.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 19 May 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Loosely inspired by the songstresses from Greek mythology, Netflix's Sirens is a funny, moving exploration of femininity and class.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Beyond the title, references to mythology are littered throughout Sirens, right down to the house’s virtual assistant, Zeus.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
And that became not just a mythology, but almost a theology.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythology
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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In June, the lodge will welcome Dry Fly Saloon, its on-site restaurant, serving hearty breakfasts and dinners inspired by Montana’s culinary traditions.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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More and more people are adjusting tradition to find something that suits them better.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Coogler drew from vampire lore and a beloved great uncle’s passion for delta blues music to draw the lines between the Black American experience, past, present, and future in Sinners, set on one sweltering 1932 day in Clarksdale, Mississippi.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Many thought the band would be difficult to enforce considering the place the smoky café holds in French cultural lore.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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“Mythology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythology. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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