classical mythology

Cultural  

1. The mythology of the Greeks and Romans, considered together. A vast part of Roman mythology, such as the system of gods, was borrowed from the Greeks.

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Example Sentences

As a songwriter, he was inspired by science fiction, classical mythology and his wide literary interests.

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2020

It includes scores of busts and a veritable who’s who of classical mythology, dating from the fifth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2019

And once we had finally found it, we understood, because of aspects that were influenced by Melville, that there were going to be allusions to classical mythology.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2019

An exhibition that highlights the monumental and another that features paintings inspired by classical mythology.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2018

This dark picture is worlds apart from the stories of classical mythology.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton