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mythos (mit̸häs′, mīt̸häs′)

noun

  1. myth (senses , , & )
  2. the complex of attitudes, beliefs, etc. most characteristic of a particular group or society

Etymology: see myth

mythos Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • create: Chamber of Secrets can be seen as the first of Rowling's attempts to create a consistent, coherent mythos for Harry Potter.

Noun used with modifier

  • abduction: However, like everything in the abduction mythos, it does have American characteristics.

Adjective modifier

  • Egyptian: By which I do not mean mythical as exaggerations or perversions of truth, but belonging to the Egyptian Mythos.
  • ancient: It is not new, because it represents the ancient Mythos under an intended disguise.
  • Hebridean: So clearly St. Bride in the Hebridean mythos was named Mary.
  • lunar: The number 7 is also an all-important factor in the lunar mythos, with its twenty-eight days to the month.

Preposition: in

  • beginning: Mythos In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Browse dictionary entries near mythos

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