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===Mythology===
===Mythology===
A myth is a narrative that a particular [[culture]] believes to be both true and significant, typical involving the [[supernatural]] or aiming to explain the nature of the universe and humanity. In the opinion of [[J. R. R. Tolkien]],
A myth is a narrative that a particular [[culture]] believes to be both true and significant, typical involving the [[supernatural]] or aiming to explain the nature of the universe and humanity. In the opinion of [[J. R. R. Tolkien]],
:"Legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of truth that can only be received in this mode."<ref>''[[The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien|Letters]]'', no. 147.</ref>
:"Legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of truth that can only be received in this mode."<ref>''[[The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien|Letters]]'', no. 147.</ref>
