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mythology

my.thol.o.gy \mith-'a:l-*-je-\ n [F or LL; F mythologie, fr. LL mythologia 
   interpretation of myths,]fr. Gk, legend, myth, fr. mythologein to relate 
   myths, fr. mythos + logos speech - more at LEGEND 1a: an allegorical 
   narrative  1b: a body of myths; esp : the myths dealing with the gods, 
   demigod s, and legendary heroes of a particular people and usu. involving 
   supernatural elements 2: a branch of knowledge that deals with myth