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 purba mempunyai banyak mitos tentang dewa dan dewi mereka.
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The creation myth tells how the world began.
Mitos penciptaan menceritakan bagaimana dunia bermula.
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.
Adalah mitos umum bahawa gula membuat kanak-kanak hiperaktif.
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The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is a popular myth.
Idea bahawa kita hanya menggunakan 10% otak kita adalah mitos popular.