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Mythos etymology

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English word mythos comes from Ancient Greek μῦθος

Detailed word origin of mythos

Dictionary entry Language Definition
μῦθος Ancient Greek (grc)
mythos English (en) A story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group.. A tale, story, or narrative, usually verbally transmitted, or otherwise recorded into the written form from an alleged secondary source.. Anything delivered by word of mouth: a word, speech, conversation, or similar; a story, tale, or legend, especially [...]