Meaning of the word myths in English

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myths

Noun

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

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ancient Celtic myths

Synonym:

folk tale story legend tale fable saga allegory parable tradition lore folklore mythos

a widely held but false belief or idea.

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he wants to dispel the myth that sea kayaking is too risky or too strenuous

Synonym:

misconception fallacy misbelief fairy story fairy tale fiction fantasy delusion invention fabrication falsehood untruth lie story fib cock and bull story

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