Use for terminology related to the study of mythology. "Syncretism", "Euhemerism", "Archetypes", "Polytheism", "Animism", etc.
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How is folklore different from mythology?
What is the difference between folklore and mythology?
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When does a religion become mythology?
What is the definition of mythology?
When does a religion become mythology?
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The concept that scripture is made to adapt to changes of society, technology, and language
I once heard of an attitude to interpreting religious scripture that goes roughly as follows:
The scripture was made such that it will always produce the correct ethics, guidance, and similar when taken as it is in the reader’s context, i.e., their…
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Is there a specific term in Norse mythology for Odin's self-sacrifice?
Norse mythology knows some terms for quite complex concepts, such as "Ragnarök". Is there a term for Odin's nine-day self-sacrifice?
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What is the difference between folklore and fakelore?
What is the difference between fakelore and folklore?
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What does mytheme mean?
What is the meaning of the term mytheme?
When did the term first come into use, and what are some examples of mythemes?
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Is there a single term for the study of mythology?
I know folklore studies are called "folkloristics" and people who study folklore are called "folklorists".
Are there equivalent terms for mythology? Is there a single term for the study of mythology, and what do we call someone who studies…
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