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mythos

noun

ˈmi-ˌthōs

Definition of mythos

as in myth

a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god

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as in mythology

the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture

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Recent Examples of mythos As horror franchises evolve across installments, there’s a natural tendency for the creatives behind them to overthink things and get a bit too lost in the sauce of mythos and worldbuilding and topping themselves with bigger, juicier scares. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The incident quickly became part of Hemingway’s mythos, despite—and perhaps in part because of—the haziness of some of the details. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 This transformative magic of movement is at the core of the American mythos and the heart of our cultural identity. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Some will take umbrage about tinkering about with the Robin Hood mythos like that. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythos

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Noun

Also intertwined are ancient myths of warring city-states, the raw, moody poetry of John Keats, and the modern battle between a faithless husband and his wife, the poem’s raging speaker.

— Merve Emre, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
In eighth-century myths the aes sidhe are literally called the tribe of the gods, and there’s a story as well, in an account of Patrick’s life written in the late seventh century.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of myth

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With Forgotten Island‘s central story of friendship and themes inspired by Philippines mythology, Filipino-American singer Sophia Laforteza of the global girl group KATSEYE was a fitting pick to make music for the DreamWorks Animation film.

— Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
In most versions of the Greek mythology, Medusa is a beautiful woman that was cursed by the goddess Athena with a head of snakes instead of hair and the horrible ability to turn people to stone with just one look.

— Lynsey Eidell, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of mythology

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The Jim Casey of official legend was a wise and thoughtful leader who rarely, if ever, made a mistake.

— Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Dolly Parton's niece, Danielle Parton, has been named the new brand ambassador for the late country music legend's estate, nearly two months after the singer's death.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of legend

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With eight episodes featuring Williams alongside Carrie-Anne Moss, Clark Backo, Noah Reid, and more, fans are in for secrets, seduction, folklore, and the supernatural.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Gallardo highlighted Argentine artist Milo J, who at 19 has connected younger listeners with the country’s traditional folklore.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of folklore

Noun

The next president, regardless of party, will face specific questions about how much to sustain the long tradition of direct US military aid to Israel and deep US integration with its military.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
In Spain, modern farming methods have reduced the practice of transhumance to a small group of farmers that keep the tradition alive not just for its environmental benefits but also for its cultural value.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of tradition

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Then there’s his real-life lore… War, the new HBO drama about a high-profile divorce between a movie star and a billionaire tech founder, opens with Dominic West cheating on Sienna Miller.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
The Pleiades open star cluster Don't be fooled by their beauty; the blue-white stars of the Pleiades are dripping in spooky lore.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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