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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
But the filmmaker is said to have made a movie that takes the mythos of Resident Evil but is very much a standalone that feels like a Cregger movie.
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — the mythos of the man gets in the way of understanding the scientist and his importance.
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Matthew Herper,
STAT,
30 Apr. 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
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Reanna Cruz,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
For decades, the phrase has symbolized the mythos of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency — and drawn criticism for glossing over parts of its history tied to racial violence and segregation.
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Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — the mythos of the man gets in the way of understanding the scientist and his importance.
—
Matthew Herper,
STAT,
30 Apr. 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—
Reanna Cruz,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
For decades, the phrase has symbolized the mythos of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency — and drawn criticism for glossing over parts of its history tied to racial violence and segregation.
—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
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The piece’s name is also a nod to a Greek myth, in which the 50 daughters of King Danaos—the Danaïdes—were ordered to kill their husbands on their wedding night.
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Reinventing the Batman myth for a new generation of fans, Absolute Batman reimagines the Dark Knight as a working-class hero up against impossible odds on a mission to prove that even in an era of wealth, power and corruption, one good person can change the world.
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While the new Supergirl stars Alcock, 26, as a very different kind of Kara from the one Slater played, the actress believes this new story fits perfectly within the character's mythology.
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The work interweaves South and Southeast Asian mythologies and histories with Western cultural touchstones—from canonical artists to sacred texts—often with a deliberate sense of unease.
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The legends surrounding the team can, at times, become muddled.
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There are legends of ghost sightings and spooky happenings on the dirt road, like the woman who reportedly wanders it in the dark, crying out for her children.
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Robin Hood has long been a mascot for social justice, anti-corruption and anti-greed, but this movie posits that there’s a much darker side to the folklore around him.
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Through this historical lens, even Robin Hood folklore played differently.
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Held every Thursday evening on the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, Clematis by Night has been a West Palm Beach tradition since 1995.
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Sidney and this Mark share a teen daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), who follows the family tradition of being a Ghostface target.
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The lore continues for Estadio Azteca, where Mexico has never lost a World Cup match.
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The event brings with it a massive new meta game, lots of new cosmetics and obviously a whole lot of lore.
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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