Definition of myth

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Myth (n.) A person or thing existing only in imagination, or whose actual existence is not verifiable..

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Hyperion :: Hyperion (n.) The god of the sun; in the later mythology identified with Apollo, and distinguished for his beauty..
Mythoplasm :: Mythoplasm (n.) A narration of mere fable.
Mythologer :: Mythologer (n.) A mythologist.
Achilles' Tendon :: Achilles' tendon (n.) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel; -- so called from the mythological account of Achilles being held by the heel when dipped in the River Styx..
Typhoean :: Typhoean (a.) Of or pertaining to Typhoeus (t/*f//s), the fabled giant of Greek mythology, having a hundred heads; resembling Typhoeus..
Mask :: Mask (n.) A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters..
Mythopoetic :: Mythopoetic (a.) Making or producing myths or mythical tales.
Apocryphally :: Apocryphally (adv.) In an apocryphal manner; mythically; not indisputably.
Underworld :: Underworld (n.) The mythological place of departed souls; Hades.
Sea Horse :: Sea horse () A fabulous creature, half horse and half fish, represented in classic mythology as driven by sea dogs or ridden by the Nereids. It is also depicted in heraldry. See Hippocampus..
Freya :: Freya (n.) The daughter of Njord, and goddess of love and beauty; the Scandinavian Venus; -- in Teutonic myths confounded with Frigga, but in Scandinavian, distinct..
Mythologian :: Mythologian (n.) A mythologist.
Mythologue :: Mythologue (n.) A fabulous narrative; a myth.
Circean :: Circean (a.) Having the characteristics of Circe, daughter of Sol and Perseis, a mythological enchantress, who first charmed her victims and then changed them to the forms of beasts; pleasing, but noxious; as, a Circean draught..
Sandman :: Sandman (n.) A mythical person who makes children sleepy, so that they rub their eyes as if there were sand in them..
Mythic :: Mythic (a.) Alt. of Mythica.
Aegis :: Aegis (n.) A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.
Apocryphal :: Apocryphal (a.) Not canonical. Hence: Of doubtful authority; equivocal; mythic; fictitious; spurious; false.
Mythologize :: Mythologize (v. i.) To relate, classify, and explain, or attempt to explain, myths; to write upon myths..
Mythologies :: Mythologies (pl. ) of Mytholog.
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