Definition and meaning of English word "myth"
myth
/mɪθ/
Meaning
NounA traditional story which embodies a belief regarding some fact or phenomenon of experience, and in which often the forces of nature and of the soul are personified; a sacred narrative regarding a god, a hero, the origin of the world or of a people, etc.
How to use
The term 'myth' is commonly used in academic and informal contexts to describe traditional stories or legends. For example, 'The myth of the gods has been passed down through generations.' A notable grammatical nuance is using 'myth' with the article 'the,' as in 'The myth of the minotaur is well-known.'
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myth
Example
It is important to keep the myth in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- urban myth— urban myth
- creation myth— creation myth
- myth and legend— myth and legend
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Frequency rank: #1159 in English
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The English word "myth" means "myth" in English.
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