Mythicism: meaning, definitions and examples
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mythicism
[ mษชหฮธษชsษชz(ษ)m ]
study of
Mythicism is the scholarly investigation of ancient myths and legends, typically focusing on their origins, meanings, and cultural significance. It involves analyzing the narratives, symbols, and motifs found in various mythological traditions.
Synonyms
mythology research, mythology study
Examples of usage
- Mythicism seeks to uncover the underlying themes and messages within ancient stories.
- Scholars of mythicism often compare myths from different cultures to identify common motifs.
Translations
Translations of the word "mythicism" in other languages:
๐ต๐น miticismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฟเคฅเคเคตเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Mythizismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ mitisisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััััะธะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ miticzym
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ่ฉฑไธป็พฉ (ใใใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท mythicisme
๐ช๐ธ miticismo
๐น๐ท miticilik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ์ฃผ์ (็ฅ่ฉฑไธป็พฉ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุณุทูุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ myticismus
๐ธ๐ฐ mytizmus
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ่ฏไธปไน (shรฉnhuร zhวyรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ miticizem
๐ฎ๐ธ goรฐsagnahyggja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธัะธัะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mitikizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ miticismo
Word origin
The term 'mythicism' originated in the late 19th century as a way to describe the academic study of myths and folklore. It has since evolved to encompass a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, and comparative literature. Mythicism plays a crucial role in understanding the cultural beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations.
See also: myth, mythic, mythical, mythological, mythology, mythos, myths.