myth

Meanings

• noun

  A popular belief or story, especially one concerning the gods or heroes of ancient Greece, Rome, etc.

  - "The ancient Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa is well-known."
  - "Many myths have been passed down through the ages."

• noun

  A commonly held but false belief or idea.

  - "The belief that garlic wards off vampires is a myth."
  - "People often hold myths about the effectiveness of home remedies."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɪθ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651201"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with myth
myths , with , beth , death , eth , beth , wreath

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Variants

List of all variants of myth that leads to same result
myth , myths , counter-myth , counter-myths , countermyth , countermyths , self-perpetuating , self-perpetuating cycle , self-perpetuating cycles , self-perpetuating myth , self-perpetuating myths , self-perpetuation , self-perpetuations , urban legend , urban legends , urban myth , urban myths

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek mythos, 'story, myth'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that Zeus was the king of all gods.

2. The Norse gods include Odin, Thor, and Loki.

3. Many myths involve gods or heroes who have extraordinary abilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mythology: The study of myths, including their origins, meanings, and significance.

2. Folklore: A body of stories, traditions, and beliefs passed down through generations, often concerning the supernatural or legendary figures.

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Culture

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Myths have played a significant role in various cultures throughout history. They have been used to explain natural phenomena, instill moral values, and provide entertainment. Myths have been the inspiration for countless works of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "myth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a story about gods or heroes.
   - Visualize a belief that is widely held but false.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'myth' with stories about ancient gods and heroes.
   - Associate the word 'myth' with commonly held but false beliefs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: Myths are stories that are widely believed, but not always true.
   - Mnemonic: Myths are the tales of gods and heroes.

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