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/ˈklæsɪkəl maɪθˈɒlədʒi/ · clas.si.cal.myth.o.log.y
noun
- The mythologies of ancient Greece and Rome, particularly those that have been studied and documented since the Renaissance. The professor's lecture on classical mythology covered the stories of Zeus and Hera.
- A system of myths and legends that are characteristic of ancient Greece and Rome. The classical mythology of the Greeks is filled with stories of gods and goddesses.
adjective
- Relating to the mythologies of ancient Greece and Rome. The classical mythology of the Greeks is still widely studied today.
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Did you know? Classical mythology has had a significant influence on Western literature and art, with many famous works of literature, such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, drawing heavily from these mythologies.