mythological theme

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mythological
adjective
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/ˌmɪθ.əlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌmɪθ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
existing in or relating to myths (= ...
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theme
noun[C]
uk
/θiːm/us
/θiːm/
the main subject of a talk, book, ...
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Despite the film'smythologicaltheme, it also featured patriotic songs.
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These glittering entertainments supported the aims of court politics and usually were organized around mythological themes.
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They became dedicated to portraiture, paying less attention to religion and abandoning mythological themes.
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In his realistic genre paintings he used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female human body.
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He painted scenes from the life of women and other aspects of everyday life, as well as mythological themes.
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Pietro painted primarily religious subjects, and less frequently, profane historical and mythological themes.
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He painted portraits and larger paintings with historical or mythological themes.
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They were usually dedicated to the ideal of peace in the realm and based on mythological themes.
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The main hall is painted with high-quality frescoes with mythological themes in the illusionist style.
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Biblical and mythological themes which featured bathing were depicted by numerous painters.
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As with two of symphonic metal's otherwise most dissimilar influences, power metal and opera (but also symphonic progressive rock), fantasy and mythological themes are common.
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Each one of the latter has a different decoration, inspired by mythological themes or by daily life.
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The lyrics of two other songs on the album were written about stories with mythological themes.
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Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes.
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He primarily painted religious and mythological themes paintings and frescoes.
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His subject matter was varied, from rural genre scenes to portraits, beach scenes, and biblical and mythological themes.
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We spend our lives in learning and staging many mythological themes.
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He moved poetry forward from traditional mythological themes to reflect more contemporary issues.
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He paints primarily in oils and is influenced by mythological themes within a contemporary context.
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She has also produced and directed a number of professional ballets depicting contemporary and mythological themes.
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