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In present use, "mythology" usually refers to the collection of myths of a group of people. [64] For example, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Celtic mythology and Hittite mythology all describe the body of myths retold among those cultures. [65] "Mythology" can also refer to the study of myths and mythologies.
31 paź 2018 · Mythology explains, empowers, stabilizes, and elevates the life of a believer from a mundane existence to one imbued with eternal meaning. On the most basic level, a myth explains a phenomenon, tradition, place-name, or geological formation but it can also elevate a past event to epic and even supernatural significance and, most importantly ...
10 wrz 2024 · Myth, a symbolic narrative, usually of unknown origin and at least partly traditional, that is especially associated with religious belief. Myths often relate extraordinary events in a time that is unspecified but which is understood as existing apart from ordinary human experience.
10 wrz 2024 · Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, and rituals of the ancient Greeks and Classical antiquity. That the myths contained a considerable element of fiction was recognized by the more critical Greeks, such as the philosopher Plato in the 5th–4th century bce.
Learn about the Olympian gods, Titans, heroes, monsters, and other figures of Greek mythology. Browse the myths by categories, such as creation, Trojan War, underworld, and more.
Learn about the origins, deities, heroes, and creatures of ancient Greek mythology with this comprehensive guide. Explore the collections of popular resources on gods, mortals, and monsters, and discover their stories and meanings.