Mythos Definition

mīthŏs, mĭthŏs
mythoi
noun
Myth.
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Mythology.
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The complex of attitudes, beliefs, etc. most characteristic of a particular group or society.
Webster's New World
The pattern of basic values and attitudes of a people, characteristically transmitted through myths and the arts.
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Other Word Forms of Mythos

Noun

Singular:
mythos
Plural:
mythoi

Origin of Mythos

  • From Ancient Greek μῦθος (muthos, “report”, “tale”, “story”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Greek mūthos

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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