myth
US /mɪθ/
UK /mɪθ/
1.
mitos, legenda
a traditional story, especially one 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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The ancient Greeks had many myths about their gods and goddesses.
Orang Yunani kuno memiliki banyak mitos tentang dewa dan dewi mereka.
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The creation myth tells how the world began.
Mitos penciptaan menceritakan bagaimana dunia dimulai.
2.
mitos, kepercayaan palsu
a widely held but false belief or idea.
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It's a common myth that sugar makes children hyperactive.
Ini adalah mitos umum bahwa gula membuat anak-anak hiperaktif.
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The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is a popular myth.
Gagasan bahwa kita hanya menggunakan 10% otak kita adalah mitos populer.