Definition of: mythology

(mi·thol′ə·jē) noun plural ·gies
1. The myths and legends of a people concerning creation, gods, and heroes.
2. The scientific collection and study of myths; study of the beliefs of mankind; also, a volume of myths. [<LL mythologia <Gk., telling of tales <mythos legend + logos discourse]
—myth·o·log·i·cal (mith′ə·loj′i·kəl), myth′o·log′ic adjective
—myth′o·log′i·cal·ly adverb