Definitions

1. noun

the study of myths, legends, and stories of gods and heroes, especially as they relate to a particular culture or period

“She was fascinated by the mythology of ancient Greece.”

2. noun

a collection of myths, legends, and stories, especially those of a particular culture or period

“The mythology of Norse gods is still widely studied today.”

3. noun

an explanation or interpretation of a myth or legend, often based on historical or cultural evidence

“The historian provided a new mythology for the origins of the city.”