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mythos

The correct spelling is mythos.

How to pronounce mythos

/ˈmɪθɒs/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪθɒs/

Say it like: Myt-hos

The correct spelling is mythos. Anything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Anything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale).
  2. 2.A story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group; a myth, a mythology.
  3. 3.(by extension) A set of assumptions or beliefs about something.
  4. 4.A recurring theme; a motif.

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