plural mythoi
ˈmi-ˌthȯi 
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: a pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture
Examples of mythos in a Sentence
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god
the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
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America has long been celebrated as the land of the free — a place where agency, independence and self-determination are enshrined in our national mythos.
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Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
While this notoriety is a key chapter in the game’s cultural mythos, today, D&D is valued intellectual property owned by Hasbro.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Soon to become both a live-action movie and a video game, The Last Ronin has taken on a life of its own among TMNT mythos.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
Trump’s move likely has another motivation related to his competitive nature and disdain for the Obama mythos.
—Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2025
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Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
While this notoriety is a key chapter in the game’s cultural mythos, today, D&D is valued intellectual property owned by Hasbro.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Soon to become both a live-action movie and a video game, The Last Ronin has taken on a life of its own among TMNT mythos.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
Trump’s move likely has another motivation related to his competitive nature and disdain for the Obama mythos.
—Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mythos
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythos. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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