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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
In the first episode of season three, Joe and his Sergeant Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) point out that its mythos resembles Mexican folklore’s La Llorona, in just one of a few instances throughout the season that approximate the Indigenous and Chicano cultures of the Southwest.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
America has long been celebrated as the land of the free — a place where agency, independence and self-determination are enshrined in our national mythos.
—Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
While this notoriety is a key chapter in the game’s cultural mythos, today, D&D is valued intellectual property owned by Hasbro.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Trump’s move likely has another motivation related to his competitive nature and disdain for the Obama mythos.
—Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
America has long been celebrated as the land of the free — a place where agency, independence and self-determination are enshrined in our national mythos.
—Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
While this notoriety is a key chapter in the game’s cultural mythos, today, D&D is valued intellectual property owned by Hasbro.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Trump’s move likely has another motivation related to his competitive nature and disdain for the Obama mythos.
—Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
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First, there is the technology myth, the belief that older employees cannot keep pace with digital advancements.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because Jordan only gets better and better in memory and myth.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Season 3 of Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Animation fans rejoiced: The show will be one of the first kids shows ever to center on African—in this case, Nigerian—characters, culture, and mythology.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles Rams legend reportedly filed for the temporary restraining order against Jenelle Anwar, who has allegedly been following him since 2020.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sports legend doesn’t necessarily see it that way herself.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Haunting rituals, ghostly figures, and unsettling folklore combine in Chhorii 2 and the trailer for the sequel to 2021 Indian horror hit Chhorii has just dropped.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Worm Moon is the traditional name for the March full moon in early Native American and European folklore.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trader Joe’s has a longstanding tradition of offering reusable canvas shopping bags, which began in 1977.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But for Shawn Amos, son of legendary entrepreneur Wally Amos—the founder of Famous Amos cookies—baking wasn’t just a family tradition.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The mountain has been widely used by the Kim dynasty to showcase the family’s own lore and deification.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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And how big is that crowd? Herewith a story from Amazon lore.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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