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Mythologized: meaning, definitions and examples

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mythologized

 

[ mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

creative expression

To mythologize means to create a myth or to portray someone or something in a mythical or exaggerated way. This often involves embellishing stories or attributing supernatural qualities to events or figures.

Synonyms

exaggerate, idealize, legendize, romanticize

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Greeks mythologized their heroes to inspire pride.
  • The artist mythologized the ordinary landscape, transforming it into an epic scene.
  • In modern media, celebrities are often mythologized, portraying them as larger than life.

Translations

Translations of the word "mythologized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mitologizado

🇮🇳 पुराणीकृत

🇩🇪 mythologisiert

🇮🇩 mitologis

🇺🇦 міфологізований

🇵🇱 mitologizowany

🇯🇵 神話化された

🇫🇷 mythologisé

🇪🇸 mitologizado

🇹🇷 mitolojik hale getirilmiş

🇰🇷 신화화된

🇸🇦 أسطوري

🇨🇿 mytologizovaný

🇸🇰 mytologizovaný

🇨🇳 神话化的

🇸🇮 mitologiziran

🇮🇸 goðsagnakenndur

🇰🇿 мифологиялық

🇬🇪 მითოლოგიზირებული

🇦🇿 mifologiyalaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 mitologizado

Etymology

The term 'mythologized' comes from the root 'myth', which has its origins in the Greek word 'mythos', meaning 'story' or 'word'. The process of mythologizing likely began in early human societies to create narratives that explain natural events, human behavior, and cultural practices. Over time, various cultures developed their own mythologies, which served both religious and educational purposes. The addition of the suffix '-ize' indicates the act of making something into a myth. In modern usage, 'mythologized' can refer to the elevation of a person's life story or achievements into a form of mythology, often simplifying or distorting the complexity of reality to fit a narrative framework that resonates with cultural values.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,144, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.