xenomythology

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/zɛnəmɪˈθɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

The study of myths and legends of alien species.

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Meanings

nounxenomythology (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountableliteratureThe study of myths and legends of alien species.

    Did you know that my first degree was in xenomythology?' 'I did not. Please continue.' 'The volcryn story was among the Nor T'alush myths.

    2008, George R.R. Martin, Dreamsongs: A RRetrospective
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    KaFrahkan was no student of xenomythology, but his intelligence briefing on the Humans had told him the origin of the name, and he found it grimly appropriate as he watched the massive, heavily armored giants grinding into position.

    2005, David Weber, Keith Laumer, Old Soldiers

Origin

From xeno- + mythology.

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xenomythology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xenomythology

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Chicago

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