What’s the difference between between religion and mythology and why do certain religions get called mythologies?

Question

I noticed most ancient people’s religion get called mythologies, does that have something to do with it?

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Answer 1

Mythology doesn’t have to be religious or completely fabricated. Much of our idea in America about the Founding Fathers is a sort of modern day mythology. There are even individual mythical parables, like the story of the cherry tree.