mythogony

/ˌmɪθəˈɡɒnɪ/ (MY-thə-GON-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A story or legend created to explain a natural phenomenon or the workings of the universe, often featuring supernatural or divine beings.

“The ancient Greeks believed in a mythogony that explained the creation of the world by the gods.”

Synonyms

  • legend
  • mythology

Antonyms

  • fact
  • science