Synonyms of myths

myths

noun

plural of myth

1

as in legends

a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature

according to an ancient Greek myth, humans acquired fire from Prometheus, a Titan who had stolen it from heaven

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legends
• fables
• tales
• stories
• mythoi
• allegories
• fictions
• parables
• fantasies
• narratives
• inventions
• sagas
• fabrications
• yarns
• figments

2

as in mythologies

the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place

over the years Davy Crockett evolved from an actual person to one of the great figures of American myth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mythologies
• folklores
• traditions
• lores
• legends
• information
• mythoi
• tales
• legendries
• wisdoms
• knowledges
• anecdotes
• folktales
• fables
• yarns
• folklifes
• old wives' tales

3

as in illusions

a false idea or belief

the idea that alligators can live in the sewers of New York is just a myth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• illusions
• delusions
• errors
• superstitions
• misconceptions
• fallacies
• misunderstandings
• falsehoods
• untruths
• misbeliefs
• hallucinations
• falsities
• tales
• pretenses
• distortions
• lies
• fictions
• factoids
• stories
• old wives' tales
• misperceptions
• misinterpretations
• inaccuracies
• misinformation
• misrepresentations
• misapprehensions
• misstatements
• half-truths
• misjudgments
• sophistries
• sophisms
• fibs
• miscomprehensions
• misreports
• misknowledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truths
• verities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of myths

Host Karina Longworth strips away the sanitized studio myths of Old Hollywood, offering meticulously researched, creative nonfiction that portrays famous icons as relatable, flawed human beings rather than untouchable legends. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

In a country stubbornly attached to myths about the military’s positive transformative power, Platner presented a stark counterfactual. — Jasper Craven, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

There is a timelessness to Mitchell’s work, thanks in large part to the ancient source material, the myths of Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades and Persephone. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Contrary to popular myths about earwigs climbing into people’s ears to eat their brains or lay eggs, these little creatures pose no threat to humans. — Hannah Smith july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

There are fewer outlets to perform masculinity in ways that echo myths of glory. — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026

The Cook County Department of Public Health is working to counteract vaccine misinformation, myths and confusion regarding vaccines as part of its efforts to increase vaccination rates. — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

The filmmaker who has spent his career defending the theatrical experience adapts one of literature’s foundational myths on an enormous scale. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026

Advertisement For older kids, Percy Jackson and The Olympians offers a new, tween-friendly spin on many of the most popular Greek myths. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026