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Myth
/mɪθ/
A traditional story, especially one involving supernatural beings or events, often used to explain a cultural or natural phenomenon.
Synonyms:
legend
fable
tale
folklore
Antonyms:
fact
truth
reality
Examples:
The story is just a
myth
.
Greek
myths
often teach important life lessons.
Etymology:
Originating from the late 16th century, from the Greek
muthos
meaning
story
or
narrative
, the term evolved in English via late Latin
mythus
.
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