mythos
noun
my·thos ˈmi-ˌthōs 
-ˌthäs
plural mythoi ˈmi-ˌthȯi
1
a
: myth sense 1a
b
: mythology sense 2a
2
: a pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture
3
: theme, plot
the starving artist mythos
Synonyms
- fable
- legend
- myth
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Example Sentences
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
Recent Examples on the Web The mythos of the collection is also part of its pull. 
Isaac Fitzgerald, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2022 The result is engrossing television that sucks you in like a black hole with its wider mythos and excellent one-hitter episodes. Eric Maurer, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2022 But one of the smartest aspects of Gaiman’s initial approach to sketching out the series’ enormous mythos is that the story weaves in plenty of other main characters for the audience to latch onto when Dream is too busy moping to be compelling. Caroline Framke, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 The 40-card set feature different characters and moments from the mythos. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022 But there’s no doubt that director Ryan Coogler and company have crafted an emotional tribute while expanding the mythos of Wakanda. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 The founding mythos of Omni Military Loans begins with Staff Sgt. New York Times, 30 June 2022 These small discoveries propped up the mythos of the shipwreck. oregonlive, 16 June 2022 The West was now to supply a new set of white Americans—more countess than cowboy—with its mythos of freedom. Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic, 28 June 2022 See More
Isaac Fitzgerald, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2022 The result is engrossing television that sucks you in like a black hole with its wider mythos and excellent one-hitter episodes. Eric Maurer, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2022 But one of the smartest aspects of Gaiman’s initial approach to sketching out the series’ enormous mythos is that the story weaves in plenty of other main characters for the audience to latch onto when Dream is too busy moping to be compelling. Caroline Framke, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 The 40-card set feature different characters and moments from the mythos. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022 But there’s no doubt that director Ryan Coogler and company have crafted an emotional tribute while expanding the mythos of Wakanda. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 The founding mythos of Omni Military Loans begins with Staff Sgt. New York Times, 30 June 2022 These small discoveries propped up the mythos of the shipwreck. oregonlive, 16 June 2022 The West was now to supply a new set of white Americans—more countess than cowboy—with its mythos of freedom. Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic, 28 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Greek mŷthos "utterance, speech, discourse, tale, narrative, fiction, legend," of obscure origin
First Known Use
1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
mythos
noun
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
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- myth
- legend
- fable
- tale
- story
- allegory
- fiction
- narrative
- fantasy
- saga
- parable
- phantasy
- fabrication
- invention
- yarn
- figment
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- mythology
- folklore
- lore
- tradition
- legend
- myth
- legendry
- information
- tale
- folklife
- knowledge
- folktale
- anecdote
- wisdom
- fable
- yarn
- old wives' tale