mə̇ˈthäləˌjīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: French mythologiser, from mythologie mythology (from Late Latin mythologia interpretation of myths) + -iser -ize
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to explain the mythological references or the symbolical significance of
2.
a. : to build a myth round : make the subject of mythical treatment
b. : to represent mythologically or as mythological : mythicize
intransitive verb
1. : to relate, classify, and explain or attempt to explain myths : write about myths
2. : to construct and propagate myths
• my·thol·o·giz·er -zə(r) noun -s