mythography

noun my·thog·ra·phy \mi-ˈthä-grə-fē\

Definition of MYTHOGRAPHY

: the representation of mythical subjects in art

: a critical compilation of myths

— my·thog·ra·pher \-fər\ noun

Greek mythographia, from mythos + -graphia -graphy

First Known Use: 1851

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