mythos

English

/ˈmɪθɒs/, /ˈmɪθoʊs/

noun
Definitions
  • Anything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale).
  • 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.
  • (by extension) A set of assumptions or beliefs about something.
  • (literature) A recurring theme; a motif.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin mȳthos derived from Ancient Greek μῦθος (word, speech, fable, companion, account, myth, humour, story, tale, rumour, report, rumor, humor, legend), μῦθοι.

Origin

Ancient Greek

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