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"mythology"

By David Emery, About.com

Definition: The body of myths (sacred stories) of a particular culture, or of humankind as a whole; the study and interpretation of such myths.

Expanded Definition: What Is Mythology?

See Also: god, myth, religion

Also Known As: sacred stories

Examples: Zeus was known as the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology.

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