Mythoi
[mith-oi, mahy-thoi] /ˈmɪθ ɔɪ, ˈmaɪ θɔɪ/
noun
1.
plural of .
[mith-os, mahy-thos] /ˈmɪθ ɒs, ˈmaɪ θɒs/
noun, plural mythoi
[mith-oi, mahy-thoi] /ˈmɪθ ɔɪ, ˈmaɪ θɔɪ/ (Show IPA)
1.
the underlying system of beliefs, especially those dealing with supernatural forces, characteristic of a particular cultural group.
2.
(def 1).
3.
(def 1).
/ˈmaɪθɒs; ˈmɪθɒs/
noun (pl) -thoi (-θɔɪ)
1.
the complex of beliefs, values, attitudes, etc, characteristic of a specific group or society
2.
another word for myth, mythology
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[mi-thol-uh-juh m] /mɪˈθɒl ə dʒəm/ noun 1. a basic theme, as of revenge, self-sacrifice, or betrayal, that is shared by cultures throughout the world.
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[mith-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmɪθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to . 2. imaginary; fictitious. /ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to mythology 2. mythical adj. 1610s, from Late Latin mythologicus, from Greek mythologikos “versed in legendary lore,” from mythologia (see mythology). Related: Mythologically.
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[mith-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmɪθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to . 2. imaginary; fictitious. /ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to mythology 2. mythical adj. 1610s, from Late Latin mythologicus, from Greek mythologikos “versed in legendary lore,” from mythologia (see mythology). Related: Mythologically.
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[mi-thol-uh-jist] /mɪˈθɒl ə dʒɪst/ noun 1. an expert in . 2. a writer of myths. /mɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/ noun 1. an expert in or student of mythology 2. a writer or editor of myths