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as in myths
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god
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as in mythologies
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
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Noun
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Vaccine hesitancy, myths and misinformation circulated even before the rise of internet and social media propelled their spread.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025 -
While there are myths that suggest otherwise, whiskey and other types of alcohol are not recommended for treating a cold.—
Amelia MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Quite often a superhero such as Superman would get double exposure on the big screen and on TV, but under two different mythologies (read CW’s 2001-2017 series Smallville and Zach Snyder’s 2013 movie Man of Steel).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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In silk is science and history, mythologies and futures.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Nov. 2024
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Joe Montana and Jerry Rice are among the San Francisco 49ers’ legends that are taking part in a new docuseries for AMC.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Parker, 60, opened about her time in the show as a preteen actress in an article highlighting 29 Broadway legends published in New York Magazine on April 7.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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True to form, Beyoncé uses her platform to connect the roots of these traditions with a global audience, inviting the world to experience them anew.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Mythoi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythoi. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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