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
Recent Examples on the Web
Blending music and mythos, her work seems to span eras, realms and styles.
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Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The Houthis’ current support for Palestine burnishes their mythos as an underdog movement, which, Muslimi said, fits into the group’s propaganda strategy.
—Nicolas Niarchos, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2024
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Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The Houthis’ current support for Palestine burnishes their mythos as an underdog movement, which, Muslimi said, fits into the group’s propaganda strategy.
—Nicolas Niarchos, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythos. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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