Meaning of the word myths in English
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myths
US /mɪθs/
UK /mɪθs/
Plural Noun
1.
traditional stories, especially ones concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events
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Ancient Greek myths often feature gods and goddesses with human-like qualities.
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Many cultures have creation myths that explain the origin of the world.
2.
widely held but false beliefs or ideas
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It's a common myth that you need to drink eight glasses of water a day.
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The book debunks several popular myths about healthy eating.
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