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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

For a young country, the United States is overblessed – or burdened – with myths about its foundation and how the nation has conducted itself at home and abroad.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
The company said much of India’s mainstream horror keeps returning to the same supernatural staples and predictable beats, even though the country’s myths, folk tales and local beliefs offer far richer material.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of myth

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According to Greek mythology, every nine years Athens had to send fourteen young people to the Minotaur’s labyrinth, in Crete, where they were devoured as sacrificial victims.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
This year’s Ladurée holiday designs, created by Merle, draw inspiration from Louis XIV, Jean Cocteau and Georges Braque, with nature, mythology and architecture coming together.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of mythology

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The racing legend recently spoke to ABC News, opening up his management style, his team's chances of winning a constructors' championship this decade and Audi's new campus in Switzerland.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
According to legend, Verlaine and Lloyd were walking past the venue, saw owner Hilly Kristal outside and asked what kind of music the venue showcased.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of legend

Noun

Sideshow gaffs and American folklore The Feejee Mermaid on display at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and owned by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, may or may not be the one shown by Barnum.

— Jack Daly, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
Whether rooted in folklore, spiritual traditions, or the surreal, the ghostly often becomes another way of telling the truth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of folklore

Noun

This week, San Francisco City Hall hosted its inaugural Diwali celebration, with Mayor Daniel Lurie welcoming the holiday and the community's traditions into the civic space.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
The entry hall demonstrates how this home honors architectural tradition.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of tradition

Noun

Greenrow Liona Twisted Bar Cart To find that heirloom quality of Victorian design lore, look no further than Greenrow’s Liona bar cart with Barley twist legs to charm you an dyour guests.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
Ann’s most burning desire is to see local heroes Joy Division play live at The Russell Club, a place now almost as hallowed as The Cavern Club in Manchester lore.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

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