Mythology meaning: Myths are traditional stories about gods

Myths are traditional stories about gods and heroes. They often account for the basic aspects of existence — explaining, for instance, how the Earth was created, why people have to die, or why the year is divided into seasons. Although they are related, mythology and religion are not the same. Religion includes worship practices and current faith; mythology collects traditional stories that may or may not have active religious value. Mythology is the study or collection of myths, especially those from a particular culture or religion. Learn the meaning , synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of mythology with examples from various sources. Definition of mythology noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.