my·thol·o·gy (m -th l  -j )n. pl. my·thol·o·gies 1. a. A body or collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes. b. A body of myths associated with an event, individual, or institution: "A new mythology, essential to the . . . American funeral rite, has grown up" (Jessica Mitford). 2. The field of scholarship dealing with the systematic collection and study of myths. [French mythologie, from Late Latin m  thologia, from Greek m thologi , story-telling : mthos, story + -logi, -logy.]my·thol o·gist n. |
mythologist [mɪˈθɒlədʒɪst]
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1. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) an expert in or student of mythology
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a writer or editor of myths
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| Noun | 1. | mythologist - an expert on mythology expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully |
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