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Pseudo-mythology
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<p>Pseudo-mythology are myths and deities which are not properly attested in traditional <a href="/facts/Mythology/kG8UTfem">mythology</a> and <a href="/facts/Folklore/hcBN8qcd">folklore</a> or their existence is doubtful or disproved. It may be created by researchers who liberally interpret scarce sources. </p><p>Pseudo-mythology should not be confused with the term "false mythology" in the derogatory meanings of "false beliefs" or "false/fabricated stories". The term is also not applicable to mythological elements in literary works invented for artistic reasons. </p><p>Philosopher <a href="/facts/Vincent_Descombes/sDbCkwLy">Vincent Descombes</a> maintains that "a myth is what is told as a myth and what is transmitted as a myth". Therefore, in his opinion, the correct term would be "poor mythology" or "insipid mythology", rather than "pseudo-mythology". </p>