Religion and mythology
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Religion and mythology differ, but have overlapping aspects. Both terms refer to systems of concepts that are of high importance to a certain community, making statements concerning the supernatural or sacred. Generally, mythology is considered one component or aspect of religion. Religion is the broader term: besides mythological aspects, it includes aspects of ritual, morality, theology, and mystical experience. A given mythology is almost always associated with a certain religion, such as Greek mythology with Ancient Greek religion. Disconnected from its religious system, a myth may lose its immediate relevance to the community and evolve—away from sacred importance—into a legend or folktale.
See also
- Anthropology of religion
- Behavioral modernity
- Evolutionary psychology of religion
- Grave field
- Mother Goddess
- Prehistoric religion
- Magic and religion
- Myth and ritual
- Mythical theology
- Comparative mythology
- Theosophical Society
- Esotericism
- Creation myth
Mythology of world religions:
