Mythicism: meaning, definitions and examples

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mythicism

 

[ mษชหˆฮธษชsษชz(ษ™)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miticismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคฅเค•เคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mythizismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mitisisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั„ั–ั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miticzym

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž่ฉฑไธป็พฉ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ‚ใ—ใ‚…ใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mythicisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ miticismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miticilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ํ™”์ฃผ์˜ (็ฅž่ฉฑไธป็พฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุณุทูˆุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myticismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mytizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž่ฏไธปไน‰ (shรฉnhuร  zhว”yรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miticizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ goรฐsagnahyggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธั„ะธั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mitikizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ miticismo

Etymology

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.