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myths

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɪθs// UK //mˈɪθs// myths

n. ancient stories about gods and heroes that explain how the world works. People also use this word for popular ideas that many believe but are actually false.

n. traditional stories concerning the early history of a people or explaining natural or social phenomena, typically involving supernatural beings. In modern usage, refers to widely held but false beliefs or misconceptions.


SIMPLE

Greek myths tell stories about powerful gods like Zeus.

CONTEXTUAL

The documentary aims to debunk common myths about nutrition and weight loss.

COMPLEX

Comparative mythology examines the structural similarities between the creation myths of geographically isolated cultures to identify universal human psychological patterns.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'myth'. Often used with the verb 'debunk' when referring to false beliefs.

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