Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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Death

Anthropology; Mythology

The concept of death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of history. In English, Death is often named the Grim Reaper and is a skeletal figure carrying a large ...

Grim Reaper

Anthropology; Mythology

The Grim Reaper is a name often used in place of the word Death to represent death as a sentient entity. The Grim Reaper is a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black cloak with ...