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myth in Latin

myth in Latin is fabula, mythos, mȳthos — myth means a traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

myth in Latin

fabula
noun
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
mythos
noun
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
mȳthos
noun
An invented story, theory, or concept.
mythos
noun
An invented story, theory, or concept.

What does "myth" mean?

  1. noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
    "In the ancient myth, the sun was pulled across the sky by a chariot."
  2. noun A widely believed idea that is actually false.
    "Many people believe the myth that cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis."
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myth in a sentence

  • In the ancient myth, the sun was pulled across the sky by a chariot.
  • Our teacher read us a myth explaining why the seasons change.
  • Many people believe the myth that cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis.
  • It's a myth that you only use ten percent of your brain.

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What is "myth" in Latin?
"myth" in Latin is fabula, mythos, mȳthos. myth means: A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
How do you use "myth" in a sentence?
Example: "In the ancient myth, the sun was pulled across the sky by a chariot." In Latin, "myth" is fabula, mythos, mȳthos.
Are there other ways to say "myth" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "myth": fabula, mythos, mȳthos.
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