MYTHOS


Meaning of MYTHOS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmi-ˌthōs, -ˌthäs ]

noun

( plural my·thoi -ˌthȯi)

Etymology: Greek

Date: 1753

1.

a. : myth 1a

b. : mythology 2a

2. : a pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture

3. : theme , plot

the starving artist mythos

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