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myth
myth1. a. a story about superhuman beings of an earlier age taken by preliterate society to be a true account, usually of how natural phenomena, social customs, etc., came into existence b. another word for mythology2. (in modern literature) a theme or character type embodying an idea 3. Philosophy (esp in the writings of Plato) an allegory or parable myth
A generic term for popular beliefs in medicine which have proven over time to be invalid, which are maintained in medical culture because of inertiamyth (mith) [Gr. mythos, story] 1. A narrative whose plot, characters, and themes are well known culturally or globally. It may have a variety of cultural meanings and may become an emblem of psychological, religious, or social truth. Alternatively, it may be used to summon inspiration or courage or provide a source of fear or wonder. 2. A falsehood; an unscientific proposition, often one that is demonstrably untrue. Synonym: urban legendMYTH
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myth
Related to myth: Greek mythSynonyms for mythnoun legendSynonyms- legend
- story
- tradition
- fiction
- saga
- fable
- parable
- allegory
- fairy story
- folk tale
- urban myth
- urban legend
noun illusionSynonyms- illusion
- story
- fancy
- fantasy
- imagination
- invention
- delusion
- superstition
- fabrication
- falsehood
- figment
- tall story
- cock and bull story
Synonyms for mythnoun a traditional story or tale that has no proven factual basisSynonymsnoun a body of traditional beliefs and notions accumulated about a particular subjectSynonyms- folklore
- legend
- lore
- mythology
- mythos
- tradition
noun any fictitious idea accepted as part of an ideology by an uncritical group; a received ideaSynonyms- creation
- fantasy
- fiction
- figment
- invention
Words related to mythnoun a traditional story accepted as historyRelated Words- story
- Gotterdammerung
- Ragnarok
- Twilight of the Gods
- mythology
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