mitolohiya
mitolohíya with stress marks
mythology
Usage Note
Mitolohiya is borrowed from Spanish mitología and is used in academic and cultural contexts. Philippine mythology — featuring deities, spirits, and creation stories from diverse indigenous groups — has seen a strong revival through contemporary literature, comics, and media, bringing mitolohiya into broader popular conversation.
Examples
" Gusto ko ang mitolohiya. "
Natural Translation
I like mythology.
Literal Translation
Like I the mythology.
" Mahilig siyang magbasa ng mga kwento mula sa mitolohiya ng mga Griyego. "
Natural Translation
He/She likes reading stories from Greek mythology.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she to-read of plural story from in mythology of plural Greek.
" Habang lumalaki ang interes sa mitolohiya ng Pilipinas, mas maraming kabataan ang muling tumutuklas sa mga sinaunang diyos at espiritu. "
Natural Translation
As interest in Philippine mythology grows, more young people are rediscovering the ancient gods and spirits.
Literal Translation
While growing the interest in mythology of Philippines, more many youth the again discovering the plural ancient god and spirit.
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