Myth: meaning, definitions and examples
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myth
[ mษชฮธ ]
ancient stories
Traditional stories or legends, especially those that concern deities, demigods, or cultural heroes. Myths often explain the origins of natural phenomena, customs, religious practices, or the complex aspects of the universe.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Mythology is a rich source of cultural heritage.
- The ancient Greeks had many myths about their gods and goddesses.
- Myths often reflect the values and beliefs of a society.
Translations
Translations of the word "myth" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฟเคฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Mythos
๐ฎ๐ฉ mitos
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ mit
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ่ฉฑ (shinwa)
๐ซ๐ท mythe
๐ช๐ธ mito
๐น๐ท mit
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ (shinhwa)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณุทูุฑุฉ (ustura)
๐จ๐ฟ mรฝtus
๐ธ๐ฐ mรฝtus
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ่ฏ (shรฉnhuร )
๐ธ๐ฎ mit
๐ฎ๐ธ goรฐsรถgn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ (miti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mit
๐ฒ๐ฝ mito
Word origin
The word 'myth' comes from the Greek word 'mythos', which originally meant 'speech' or 'story'. Myths have been an integral part of human culture throughout history, serving as a way to explain the unexplainable and pass down traditions and beliefs from generation to generation.
See also: mythic, mythical, mythicism, mythological, mythology, mythos, myths.