greek mythology
noun · n
Simple meaning
The mythology of the ancient Greeks.
Pronunciation
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greekmuhthahluhjeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹikməˈθɑlədʒi
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Definition
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noun
The mythology of the ancient Greeks
n
The body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology.
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This meaning: The mythology of the ancient Greeks
Used this way, greek mythology is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in historical writing contexts.
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