What is another word for mythologist?

Pronunciation: [mɪθˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪst] (IPA)

A mythologist is someone who studies myths, legends, and folklore. There are few other words that could describe the same profession. One option is a folklorist, which is a field that studies stories, beliefs, and customs passed down from generation to generation. Another one is a storyteller, someone who tells captivating tales based on myths and legends. A mythographer is also a term that can be used to refer to a person who is an expert in mythological stories and symbols. Lastly, a bard is someone who sings or recites epic poetry, often based on myths and legends. Each of these terms is associated with the art of storytelling and illuminating ancient traditions, and those who specialize in them typically have an appreciation for history, culture, and literary artistry.

Synonyms for Mythologist:

  • n.

    person
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What are the hypernyms for Mythologist?

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What are the hyponyms for Mythologist?

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Usage examples for Mythologist

This last idea has been worked out by Mr. Andrew Lang, who-judging by his book on The Making of Religion-should be classed as a Comparative Religionist rather than as a Comparative mythologist.
"Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries"
Annie Besant
The statement of Herodotus that Homer and Hesiod "made the Greek theogony, and assigned to the gods their epithets and distinguished their prerogatives and their functions, and indicated their form," would not, of course, be accepted in a literal sense by any modern mythologist.
"Religion and Art in Ancient Greece"
Ernest Arthur Gardner
Merely the Voyage to Atlantis of the mythologist Denis de Milet, which is mentioned by Diodorus and the loss of which I had so often heard Berlioux deplore.
"Atlantida"
Pierre Benoit

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