nounfemininepl: mythologies
mitologia
1. A collection of myths or stories, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
Greek mythology is filled with gods and heroes.
A mitologia grega está repleta de deuses e heróis.
2. The study of myths and their origins, meanings, and significance
She specialized in comparative mythology.
Ela se especializou em mitologia comparada.
3. A body of myths belonging to a culture or religion
Norse mythology includes stories of Vikings and gods like Odin.
A mitologia nórdica inclui histórias de Vikings e deuses como Odin.
4. Beliefs or stories that are widely accepted but not necessarily true
The idea that we only use 10% of our brains is pure mythology.
A ideia de que usamos apenas 10% do nosso cérebro é pura mitologia.
Mythology is widely studied in both Brazilian and American educational contexts. In Brazil, classical Greek and Roman mythology is part of the standard curriculum, while indigenous mythology is increasingly recognized. In the USA, mythology is explored through literature and cultural studies, with particular interest in both Western classical traditions and diverse cultural mythologies from around the world.
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