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xenomythology en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /zɛnəmɪˈθɒləd͡ʒi/

Etymology

From xeno- + mythology.

Meanings

  1. (rare, uncountable) The study of myths and legends of alien species.
    • Did you know that my first degree was in xenomythology?' 'I did not. Please continue.' 'The volcryn story was among the Nor T'alush myths. 2008, George R.R. Martin, Dreamsongs: A RRetrospective:
    • KaFrahkan was no student of xenomythology, but his intelligence briefing on the Humans had told him the origin of the name, and he found it grimly appropriate as he watched the massive, heavily armored giants grinding into position. 2005, David Weber, Keith Laumer, Old Soldiers: