myth; mythos; tall tale
Meanings
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myth; mythos; story of gods and heroes
Refers to traditional narratives explaining the origins of the world, natural phenomena, or cultural practices, often involving deities or heroic figures. It is a key concept in literature, anthropology, and cultural studies.
There are many stories about Zeus in Greek mythology.
Chinese myths reflect ancient people's imagination of the world.
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This book records creation myths from around the world.
Myths and legends are often the source of a nation's culture.
noun
tall tale; absurd fabrication; unbelievable story
informalUsed to describe statements or stories that are completely unbelievable, exaggerated, or fabricated, often with a negative or dismissive tone.
He said he won a hundred million in the lottery, which is a complete tall tale.
Don't believe the fabricated myths spread by those marketing accounts.
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Stories about getting rich overnight are mostly deceptive myths.