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Has anyone ever noticed the similarity on the definition of mythology and fallacy to that of religious belief? fal·la·cy ˈfaləsē/Submit noun a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. "the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy" synonyms: misconception, misbelief, delusion, mistaken impression, error, misapprehension, misinterpretation, misconstruction, mistake; More LOGIC a failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. faulty reasoning; misleading or unsound argument. "the potential for fallacy which lies behind the notion of self-esteem" my·thol·o·gy məˈTHäləjē/Submit noun 1. a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition. "Ganesa was the god of wisdom and success in Hindu mythology" synonyms: myth(s), legend(s), folklore, folk tales, folk stories, lore, tradition "no ancient culture is without its mythology" a set of stories or beliefs about a particular person, institution, or situation, especially when exaggerated or fictitious. "in popular mythology, truckers are kings of the road" 2. the study of myths.

Posted 30 Sep 2014 by theaveeditor in Misc.

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