Mythological Interpretations

verb to interpret or explain in terms of an allegory

• The author chose to allegorize the political situation in his novel.
• She likes to allegorize real-life events in her artwork.
• I didn't realize he was allegorizing his own experiences in that song.
• The painting seemed to allegorize the struggle between good and evil.

noun a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition

• The study of mythology provides insight into the beliefs and values of ancient civilizations.
• I love reading about mythology because it's so fascinating and full of interesting stories.
• That movie totally butchered the mythology of the original story.
• The mythology surrounding the famous singer's rise to fame has become legendary in its own right.