plural mythoi
ˈmi-ˌthȯi 
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: a pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture
Examples of mythos in a Sentence
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god
the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
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Still, beer remains very much at the heart of the Texas mythos.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That was no small trick, given that the Batman mythos was already more than 50 years old and had featured the same general cast of archetypes for decades.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
The lack of restrictions led to wildly imaginative interpretations of the Star Wars mythos that proved incredibly popular with fans and critics alike.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Every issue was action-packed and page-heavy with genuine human moments, startling new wrinkles to the Spider-Man mythos, and gorgeous art.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That was no small trick, given that the Batman mythos was already more than 50 years old and had featured the same general cast of archetypes for decades.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
The lack of restrictions led to wildly imaginative interpretations of the Star Wars mythos that proved incredibly popular with fans and critics alike.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Every issue was action-packed and page-heavy with genuine human moments, startling new wrinkles to the Spider-Man mythos, and gorgeous art.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mythos
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythos. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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