mythoi

noun

Definition of mythoinext
plural of mythos
1
as in myths
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 mythologies
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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  1. myths
  2. mythologies
  3. legends
  4. traditions
Noun
  • Breaking the Stereotypes About Women and Money There are many myths out there about women and their relationship with money.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Let’s look at some of the most common myths surrounding composting citrus.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of myths
Noun
  • In silk is science and history, mythologies and futures.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Cornell’s story is chilling in its clarity and punctuated with reminders of the hypocrisies at work in popular mythologies about the border.
    Longreads, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of mythologies
Noun
  • Patrons of Morgan Freeman’s blues bar in Clarksdale, Mississippi, bore witness to a live performance by two absolute legends.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Women’s Wear Daily honored the fashion and beauty tastemakers, muses and legends whose creativity, craft and style create magic on the red carpet at the inaugural WWD Style Awards presented Friday in Los Angeles.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of legends
Noun
  • Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
    Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Morales’ character revists his early days in Puerto Rico, back when the island was still occupied by familiar faces and traditions.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of traditions
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