Cryptic crossword clue
Express surprise at the endless scientific study of legends 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MYTHOLOGY

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What does MYTHOLOGY mean?

MYTHOLOGY noun
  1. The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.
  2. A similar body of myths concerning an event, person or institution.
  3. Pervasive elements of a fictional universe that resemble a mythological universe.
  4. The systematic collection and study of myths.

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