Thesaurus results for MYTHOS

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 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 They were inspired by the Silicon Valley mythos of fierce competition, user-first design, and disruption. — Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythos

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Noun

Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Instead, in one crucial scene, Lion delivers a speech that myth-busts perfectionism to the kids’ parents, who are unmoved.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of myth

Noun

Jay has always skillfully folded each turn into his larger mythology, going from drug dealer to rapper to label boss to executive with an air of inevitability, every choice subsumed into the glory of the hustle.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Allen's trial attorneys wanted to put an expert witness on the stand to testify the killings appeared to be a ritual sacrifice by people who worshipped Odin, the king of the gods in Norse mythology.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of mythology

Noun

In addition to collaborating with Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, Parton’s rock album featured other collaborations with Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Pink, Brandi Carlile and more rock legends.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
His 850 tackles through his first 99 games rank eighth behind legends like Ray Lewis, Luke Kuechly and Zach Thomas.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of legend

Noun

That car became a rally staple, training a generation of drivers, including the French legend Jean Ragnotti, and stamping its double white stripe into motorsport folklore.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
To their credit, several of them clearly took a great interest in learning basic Greenlandic words, facts, and folklore, and were eager to share.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of folklore

Noun

The leaders also continued the tradition of panda diplomacy, with Xi promising to send two more panda bears to the Atlanta zoo.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
He is not expected to serve in the Armed Forces before becoming king like his dad, Prince William, and his grandfather, King Charles, breaking a centuries-old tradition.

— Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tradition

Noun

Maybe the lore of the home her new husband, Travis Kelce, bought for them in Cleveland’s Bratenahl village, the Akron Beacon Journal wondered?

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Today, the property remains framed by mature specimen plantings, a sweeping grassland meadow, walking paths, and the historic Piping Rock—a geological landmark tied to local Native American lore.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

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