Mythologize: meaning, definitions and examples
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mythologize
[ mษชหฮธษl.ษ.dสaษชz ]
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:
๐ต๐น mitologizar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฃเคฟเค เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช mythologisieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mitologisasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะพะปะพะณัะทัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ mitologizowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ่ฉฑๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท mythologiser
๐ช๐ธ mitologizar
๐น๐ท mitoloji haline getirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํํํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญููู ุฅูู ุฃุณุทูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mytologizovat
๐ธ๐ฐ mytologizovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ่ฏๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ mitologizirati
๐ฎ๐ธ miรฐlรญkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธัะพะปะพะณะธัะปัา ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mifologiya etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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