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noun
- 1. a myth or mythology: technical "the Arthurian mythos"
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Mythos is a noun that means a myth, a mythology, or a theme. It comes from Greek and was first used in 1753. See synonyms, examples, and word history of mythos.
Mythos means myths or mythology, or the complex of beliefs, values, attitudes, etc, characteristic of a specific group or society. See word frequency, origin, examples, and synonyms of mythos.
Mythos definition: the underlying system of beliefs, especially those dealing with supernatural forces, characteristic of a particular cultural group.. See examples of MYTHOS used in a sentence.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin mȳthos (“myth”), from Ancient Greek μῦθος (mûthos, “report, tale, story”). Doublet of myth. The plural form mythoi is from Ancient Greek μῦθοι (mûthoi), and the form mythoses from mythos + -es.
Pronunciation
1. (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɪθɒs/, /ˈmʌɪ-/ 2. (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɪθoʊs/ 3. Hyphenation: myth‧os
Noun
mythos (countable and uncountable, plural mythoi or mythoses) 1. Anything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale). 1.1. 1760, [John Marchant], “POLY′MYTHY”, in A New Complete English Dictionary, Peculiarly Adapted to the Instruction and Improvement of Those who have not had the Benefit of a Learned or Liberal Education, [...], London: Printed for J. Fuller, →OCLC: 1.1.1. POLY′MYTHY (S[ubstantive]) in Poetry, a fault in an epi...
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /mi.to/
Noun
mythos m 1. plural of mytho
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μῦθος (mûthos).
Pronunciation
1. (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /ˈmyː.tʰos/, [ˈmyːt̪ʰɔs̠] 2. (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /ˈmi.tos/, [ˈmiːt̪os]
Noun
mȳthos m (genitive mȳthī); second declension 1. a myth
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word mythos, a noun derived from Ancient Greek μῦθος (mûthos, "report, tale, story"). Find synonyms, related terms, translations, and further reading on mythos and its related concepts.
Mythos is a Greek word that means myth, mythology, or the pattern of values and attitudes of a people. Find out how to pronounce, translate, and use mythos in different contexts with examples and references.
A myth is an ancient story or set of stories, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or about natural events and facts. A myth can also be a commonly believed but false idea. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of myth.
Mythos is a noun that means myth, mythology, or the complex of attitudes and beliefs of a people. It comes from Ancient Greek and has various synonyms and word forms.
