myth
|myth|
/mɪθ/
traditional story or false belief
Etymology
'myth' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mythos,' where 'mythos' meant 'story' or 'tale.'
'mythos' transformed into the Latin word 'mythos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'myth' through Old French 'mythe.'
Initially, it meant 'story' or 'tale,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'traditional story' or 'false belief.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
The myth of Hercules is well-known in Greek mythology.
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Noun 2
a widely held but false belief or idea.
The myth that you can catch a cold from being cold is still prevalent.
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