myth

1. a. a story about superhuman beings of an earlier age taken by preliterate society to be a true account, usually of how natural phenomena, social customs, etc., came into existence b. another word for mythology2. (in modern literature) a theme or character type embodying an idea 3. Philosophy (esp in the writings of Plato) an allegory or parable

myth

A generic term for popular beliefs in medicine which have proven over time to be invalid, which are maintained in medical culture because of inertia

myth

(mith) [Gr. mythos, story] 1. A narrative whose plot, characters, and themes are well known culturally or globally. It may have a variety of cultural meanings and may become an emblem of psychological, religious, or social truth. Alternatively, it may be used to summon inspiration or courage or provide a source of fear or wonder. 2. A falsehood; an unscientific proposition, often one that is demonstrably untrue. Synonym: urban legend

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myth

Related to myth: Greek myth

noun

Synonyms for myth

noun legend

Synonyms

legend
story
tradition
fiction
saga
fable
parable
allegory
fairy story
folk tale
urban myth
urban legend

noun illusion

Synonyms

illusion
story
fancy
fantasy
imagination
invention
delusion
superstition
fabrication
falsehood
figment
tall story
cock and bull story

Synonyms for myth

noun a traditional story or tale that has no proven factual basis

Synonyms

fable
legend

noun a body of traditional beliefs and notions accumulated about a particular subject

Synonyms

folklore
legend
lore
mythology
mythos
tradition

noun any fictitious idea accepted as part of an ideology by an uncritical group; a received idea

Synonyms

creation
fantasy
fiction
figment
invention

Words related to myth

noun a traditional story accepted as history

Related Words

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Gotterdammerung
Ragnarok
Twilight of the Gods
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