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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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cryptid
Anthropology; Mythology
In cryptozoology and sometimes in cryptobotany, a cryptid (from the Greek κρύπτω, krypto, meaning "hide") is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but has not been ...
Slender Man
Anthropology; Mythology
Slender Man (a.k.a Slenderman) is a mythical creature often depicted as a tall, thin figure wearing a black suit and a blank face. According to the legend, he can stretch or shorten his arms at will ...
Thor
Anthropology; Mythology
Thor Odinson is an Asgardian warrior-prince, the God of Thunder and a self-proclaimed protector of Earth. Thor subsequently became well known for his actions on Earth, which included acting as a ...
Loki
Anthropology; Mythology
Loki Laufeyson is an Asgardian prince, the God of Mischief and a major supervillain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A misshapen Frost Giant, he is the adopted brother and nemesis of Thor, the ...
ambrosia
Anthropology; Mythology
Ambrosia is the food of the Gods within Greek mythology, giving power and immortality to any mortal who consumes it by turning their blood into a divine substance called ichor. It is often paired ...
cornucopia
Anthropology; Mythology
In ancient Greek myth, the cornucopia , or horn of plenty, is a goat's horn that provides limitless sustenance to whomever possesses it in the form of nuts, produce and flowers. The cornucopia was ...
