Mythology: 1 definition
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Mythology means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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India history and geography
Mythology refers to a system of hereditary stories of ancient origin which were once believed to be true by a particular cultural group and which served to explain why the world is as it is and things happen as they do, to provide a rationale for social customs and observances and to establish the sanctions for the rules by which people conduct their lives.
Mythology, in general, may be described as a historical and scientific study of myths and legends; the whole body of divine, heroic and cosmogonic stories come under its purview. According to H. L. Hariyappa myths and legends are classified as meteorological, physical, historical, ritualistic, artistic, ethical, mystical or allegorical and so on.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Full-text (+886): Dvapara, Samudramamthana, Daitya, Da li shen, Purana, Treta, Kakadhvaja, Mei du sha, Dyutikara, Varuna, Rui shi, Yaksha, Rahu, Ketu, Vajra, Ahi, Yama, Change, Aditi, A te la si.
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Search found 279 books and stories containing Mythology; (plurals include: Mythologies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 24 - Lord Jhulelal, Vedic deity Varuna and other water deities < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Part 10 - Research work < [Chapter 3 - Research Methodology]
Part 1 - About Lord Jhulelal < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
The Myths Of The North American Indians (by Lewis Spence)
What Makes Genesis Different? < [Volume 13, Issue 8 (2022)]
Religious Nationalism: Narendra Modi’s 2019 Election Victory Speech < [Volume 16, Issue 3 (2025)]
The Impossible Spaces: A Commentary on Gen. 2:8–15 < [Volume 12, Issue 8 (2021)]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Clashing Symbols: The Christian New Right as Counter-Mythology < [Volume 59-1 (1985)]
Exploring Classical Mythology: An Introductory Guide < [Volume 142 (2008)]
The Hani Cosmogony in Light of Ancient Chinese Materials < [Volume 158 (2012)]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Understanding of Myth and its definition < [Chapter 3]
The horse in Vedic literature (Introduction) < [Chapter 2]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
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