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Definition of a '''Myth''' from [Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary]: | Definition of a '''Myth''' from [Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary]: | ||
<i>'''Pronunciation:''' \ˈmith\ <br> | |||
'''Function:''' noun | '''Function:''' noun <br> | ||
'''Etymology:''' Greek mythos | '''Etymology:''' Greek mythos<br> | ||
'''1 a:''' a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon '''b:''' parable, allegory | '''1 a:''' a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon '''b:''' parable, allegory<br> | ||
'''2 a:''' a popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone ; especially : one embodying the ideals and institutions of a society or segment of society '''b:''' an unfounded or false notion | '''2 a:''' a popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone ; especially : one embodying the ideals and institutions of a society or segment of society '''b:''' an unfounded or false notion<br> | ||
'''3:''' a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence'' | '''3:''' a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence''</i> | ||
Revision as of 07:18, 14 April 2009
Definition of a Myth from [Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary]:
Pronunciation: \ˈmith\
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek mythos
1 a: a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon b: parable, allegory
2 a: a popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone ; especially : one embodying the ideals and institutions of a society or segment of society b: an unfounded or false notion
3: a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence
Subcategories
This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.
Pages in category "Mythology"
The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
