mythonomy

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noun

The study of myths in general and how they develop, as contrasted with mythology, the study of specific existing myths.

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Meanings

nounmythonomy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of myths in general and how they develop, as contrasted with mythology, the study of specific existing myths.

Origin

From mytho- + -nomy.

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APA

mythonomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mythonomy

MLA

“mythonomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mythonomy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mythonomy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mythonomy.

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