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Mythologize: meaning, definitions and examples

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mythologize

 

[ mษชหˆฮธษ’l.ษ™.dส’aษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

create myths

To mythologize means to create or interpret events, people, or things in a way that imbues them with mythic status or significance. This process often involves embellishing stories, attributing extraordinary qualities, or providing a deeper symbolic meaning.

Synonyms

elevate, idealize, legendize, romanticize.

Examples of usage

  • The author chose to mythologize the historical figures in his novel.
  • She tends to mythologize her childhood experiences.
  • Many cultures mythologize their founders and heroes.

Translations

Translations of the word "mythologize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mitologizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅŒเคฐเคพเคฃเคฟเค• เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mythologisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mitologisasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั„ะพะปะพะณั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mitologizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž่ฉฑๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mythologiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mitologizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mitoloji haline getirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ํ™”ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆูŠู„ ุฅู„ู‰ ุฃุณุทูˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mytologizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mytologizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž่ฏๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mitologizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ miรฐlรญkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธั„ะพะปะพะณะธัะปั‹า› ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ—แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mifologiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mitologizar

Etymology

The word 'mythologize' derives from the combination of 'myth,' which comes from the ancient Greek 'mythos,' meaning 'story' or 'speech,' and the suffix '-ize,' which indicates a process of causing something to be or become. The term emerged in the late 19th century as scholars began to study the symbolic meanings behind stories told in various cultures. As people sought to find greater significance in their history and narratives, the action of mythologizing allowed them to ascribe deeper meanings, heroic qualities, or even divine attributes to historical events and figures. This transformation of ordinary narratives into myths has been an important part of cultural storytelling across civilizations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,056, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.