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English
Etymology
From xeno- + mythology.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /zɛnəmɪˈθɒləd͡ʒi/
- Hyphenation: xe‧no‧mytho‧logy
Noun
xenomythology (uncountable)
- (science fiction, rare) The study of myths and legends of alien species.
2005, David Weber, Keith Laumer, Old Soldiers: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.
2008, George R.R. Martin, Dreamsongs: A RRetrospective: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.