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

Myths are stories and mythology is a collection of stories.

Religion needs belief in one or more deities and rituals or practices.

For example, Christianity is a religion and the stories of Jesus and the disciples are part of the mythology related to the religion of Christianity.

Another example – Hinduism is a religion and the stories of Hindu gods and goddesses would be the mythology related to the religion of Hinduism.