mythoi

noun

Definition of mythoinext
plural of mythos
1
as in myths
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god

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as in mythologies
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture

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  1. myths
  2. mythologies
  3. legends
  4. traditions
Noun
  • Lengthy documents on their websites take on the various questionable health assertions and myths point by point with citations for studies and research to back them up.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The myths are impossible to confirm hundreds of years later, Beach said, but the story is that Magnus was a Roman soldier who helped gather Christians to be martyred.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of myths
Noun
  • In silk is science and history, mythologies and futures.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Cornell’s story is chilling in its clarity and punctuated with reminders of the hypocrisies at work in popular mythologies about the border.
    Longreads, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of mythologies
Noun
  • Stop-motion man and dog Wallace and Gromit are pop culture icons in their native UK and Oscar-winning legends in the US, and their worldwide appeal is undeniable.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two legends of the game made an impression on their sons and each other.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of legends
Noun
  • The core spirits of these centuries-long traditions still exist; they’ve just been updated for modern times.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The video went viral, amassing millions of views Mark Mabry isn’t a big traditions guy, but there’s one that’s become a big part of his life.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of traditions
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