unfortunately "mythology" now means "myth" to most ppl

Nothing fascinating about religion. It's all made up stories to give the holyman power to control people.

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If you want a more in-depth look at the power of stories that are made up and true to those who believe them, read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. It will provide you with a much broader and more nuanced view.

There's a lot more to it than that. Religion is a way to control people and procreate tribalism. Religion is political. Notice how strict the hiearchy is from the pope on down to the alter boy. It's about control. Do you think there would have been so many wars in history if religion was just a collection of stories? Notice the body language of churchgoers: on their knees with hand extended in prayer like a slave waiting to be shackled.

Yes they are great stories, and you can learn much about human nature from them in an entertaining way. And sometimes they can bring you to a meaningful connection with people in the past.

They’re more fun than a barrel full of monkeys when not taken seriously. It helps to call them all myths instead of religion. Less depressing.

Religion ... pure and faultless is this: to help widows and orphans in need and avoiding worldly corruption. James 1:27

What religion are you talking about?

What scientific approach have you that shows your definition of "religion " is just about some collection of stories?

Yes I too find the stories interesting.