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. Mythology is the study of ancient stories or popular beliefs that are not necessarily true. Learn more about the meaning , pronunciation and usage of mythology with examples from different cultures and contexts. Mythology refers either to the study of myth or is used to refer to a collection of myths from a particular culture or society. The word myth comes from the Greek word mythos, which means story or word. Definition of mythology noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.