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“mythology” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/mytoloˈgiː/

Example

Das Museum zeigt alte Artefakte der Mythologie.

The museum exhibits ancient artifacts associated with mythology.

Illustration for Mythologie (mythology)

How to say “mythology” in German

“Mythology” in German is Mythologie.

A connected body of stories explaining gods, heroes, and the origins of the world within a culture.

Full entry for Mythologie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mythologie

In Schulen wird oft die kulturelle Bedeutung der Mythologie thematisiert.

Schools often discuss the cultural significance of mythology.

Tips for using Mythologie

  • Mythologie is feminine, so the word takes die; it commonly names a whole tradition or the field of study, while a single story is a Mythos.

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