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mythology

 noun
     
my‧thol‧o‧gy plural mythologies [uncountable and countable]
1 set of ancient myths:
characters from classical mythology
mythology of
the mythology of the Persians
2 ideas or opinions that many people have, but that are wrong or not true:
According to popular mythology, school days are the best days of your life.
—mythological adjective:
The walls are painted with mythological scenes.
  
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