mythos

noun

ˈmi-ˌthōs How to pronounce mythos (audio)
Definition of mythosnext
1
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 They were inspired by the Silicon Valley mythos of fierce competition, user-first design, and disruption. — Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 The film disrobes Wintour’s mythos by peeling back that which surrounds Miranda, who bears the editor’s same chilly, soft-spoken tenor whether exhilarated or furious. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for mythos
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
  1. myth
  2. mythology
  3. legend
  4. folklore
  5. tradition
  6. lore
Noun
  • Street skits satirized the myth of Modi’s tea-seller origins.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • His adventures traversing a broken land of haunted people and animals may be less the stuff of future myth and more about trauma, but Yoon brilliantly creates voices for human and canine that make both more whole.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
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  • Along the narrow hallway, bookshelves burst with first editions of John Updike, battered Stephen Kings, graphic novels, dime-store paperbacks, board games, books about mythology, children’s fairy tales, and Warhammer rule sets.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026
  • Named Greek mythology’s fearsome Titan, Kronosaurus ruled the Early Cretaceous waters near present-day Australia.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 July 2026
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  • Garciaparra's legacy continues to resonate, with new infielder Caleb Durbin recently choosing his iconic number 5, calling him a legend.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The club’s 18-hole golf course with dramatic valley views opened in 2004, designed by golf architect Brian Curley and PGA TOUR legend Fred Couples.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of legend
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  • Museum staff said the joke has become part of its folklore and reflects the city’s sense of humor.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Instead, like the Boston Red Sox and the ‘Curse of the Bambino‘, Mayo’s long years of heartbreak come wrapped in a cloud of superstitious folklore.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of folklore
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  • The Nationals started calling some pitches from the dugout earlier this month, becoming the latest MLB team among a small but growing cohort who are breaking from the sport’s tradition in search of an analytical advantage.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • In the neighboring town, local tradition also places it as the burial site of John the Baptist.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of tradition
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  • This will be a lasting image burned into the legacy of both WWE and Oba Femi’s lore.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Weaving will play Emma Frost, who in comics lore has moved from supervillain to superhero over the course of the mutant’s long, long run in print.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of lore

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