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myth Definition


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myth
noun
    1. An ancient story that deals with gods and heroes, especially one used to explain some natural phenomenon.
      Thesaurus: fable, legend.
    2. Such stories in general; mythology.
    3. A commonly-held, false notion.
    4. A non-existent, fictitious person or thing. See also urban myth.
Etymology: 19c: from Greek mythos.



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