mythos

noun

my·​thos ˈmi-ˌthōs How to pronounce mythos (audio)
-ˌthäs
plural mythoi ˈmi-ˌthȯi How to pronounce mythos (audio)
1
2
: a pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture
3
: theme, plot
the starving artist mythos

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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Every issue was action-packed and page-heavy with genuine human moments, startling new wrinkles to the Spider-Man mythos, and gorgeous art. Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Like Joe, the Lioness series continues to run on the mythical boomer centrist’s vague distrust in our institutions undercut by a resounding belief in the fractured American white-hat mythos. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 Despite its mythos — the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show isn’t so much an event as a pop culture entity that has catapulted unknown models to actual celebrity — there was an expectation that the 2024 version would look different. Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024 In Batwoman’s mythos, his faceless Joker is pictured in a flashback sequence. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mythos 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Greek mŷthos "utterance, speech, discourse, tale, narrative, fiction, legend," of obscure origin

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of mythos was in 1753

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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythos. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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