Meaning & use
myth
A traditional story, often involving gods or heroes, that explains natural events or cultural beliefs.
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The ancient Greek myth explains how the seasons came to exist.
It's a common myth that you lose most of your body heat through your head.
A note on using this word
Myth can mean either a traditional legendary story or, more loosely, a widely believed but false idea, so context determines which sense applies.
Words with a similar meaning
legendfable
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