mitología
“mitología” means “mythology” in Spanish (the body of stories or the study of myths).
mythology
Also: set of myths
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Me encanta leer libros sobre la mitología griega.
A2I love reading books about Greek mythology.
La mitología nórdica tiene historias de dioses muy fuertes como Thor.
B1Norse mythology has stories of very strong gods like Thor.
En la escuela estudiamos la mitología para comprender el arte antiguo.
B2In school, we study mythology to understand ancient art.
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Comes from the Greek words 'mythos' (meaning 'story' or 'word') and 'logos' (meaning 'study' or 'reason').
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'mitología' always refer to old Greek stories?
While often used for Greek or Roman stories, it can refer to the collection of sacred stories from any culture, like Aztec, Mayan, or Norse mythology.
Is there a plural form?
Yes, 'mitologías', but it is mostly used when comparing different systems of myths (e.g., 'Las mitologías del mundo').
Why is there a written accent on the 'í'?
The accent mark is there to break the vowel combination and ensure the 'i' sound is pronounced clearly and with the main stress of the word.