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as in myth
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 mythology
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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Recent Examples of mythos The other issue—which in a circuitous manner helped establish the Durston mythos—was product availability, or, more accurately, a lack thereof. M. John Fayhee, Outside Online, 28 Nov. 2024 The upcoming series will feature both new and returning anime studios, and return to Japan to celebrate the world of anime through the elements and mythos of Star Wars. Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024 The result is something that is visually unique and somehow very grounded in the mythos of contemporary fantasy. Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 With the Netflix film, Denzel and Pauletta Washington’s kids — director Malcolm, actor John David and producer Katia — add to both their family mythos and Wilson’s legacy. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mythos 
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  • The mysterious circumstances of his death only added to his Gothic-y myth—which, 176 year later, is as potent as ever.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Officials in New York City have tried to present facts and dispel myths circulating online about ICE actions, though this hasn’t eased concerns.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • The sequel does not deal with time passing at different rates between the physical and heavenly realm as the 2019 movie did, and there is exponentially more mythology added to Ne Zha’s story here.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
  • More Entertainment: What to Know About the MCU Ahead of 'Captain America: Brave New World' Naturally, fans have a ton of questions regarding what can be expected from the movie, including what new characters and mythology are introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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  • Launched in 2021 as an online-exclusive, these photography-centric cards use some of the finest and most distinctive images of the NBA’s top rookies, stars, and legends.
    Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
  • But Jaquez was not selected, as WNBA legend Candace Parker (as the honorary general manager of the Rising Stars champion) picked Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets to join Team Chris Mullin for the All-Star Game.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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  • The exhibit also highlights the historical significance of arachnids across different cultures, such as the Greek myth of Arachne, Anansi the Spider from Ghanaian folklore and the Spider Woman legend from the Ojibwe, Hopi and Navajo nations.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
  • And a string of reliably entertaining comic books, including one that reimagines Geralt as a ronin in a land of monsters drawn from Japanese folklore, prove that there’s still plenty of room for more experiments with the basic building blocks of the Witcher universe.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • The categories that each star will be presenting have not been announced, though Oscar tradition dictates that the previous year’s Best Actor winner presents the award for Best Actress and vice versa, with the supporting categories following suit.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
  • So is White taking a superficial approach to Thailand, its traditions and its tragedies, or are his insular characters?
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • For King and Country Almost disgustingly rich in lore, Avowed takes place in the high fantasy world of Eora — the same setting as developer Obsidian Entertainment’s Pillars of Eternity games.
    Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Since then, it’s become a beloved staple of Super Bowl lore, combining the excitement of a championship win with the magic of Disney.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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