American Mythology

A traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, especially one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature.

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Definition of Myth

​A collection of myths or stories about a specific person, culture, religion, or any group with shared beliefs.

Definition of Mythology

American mythology is based on stories that have roots in America. Greek and Roman myths have roots in those countries. Another difference is that most of the characters in the Greek and Roman stories are gods or beings, while most of the ones in American stories are human with exaggerated qualities or experiences. Most myths, regardless of country will present a lesson ,or it will give an explanation of a natural phenomenon.

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It's a simple difference!