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noun. a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, especially one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature. realm of myth.
Myth - Origin, Ritual, Belief: The most obvious function of myths is the explanation of facts, whether natural or cultural.
a traditional story, esp. one which explains the early history or a cultural belief or practice of a group of people, or explains a natural event: [ C ] Kids like the stories about the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myths. A myth is also a commonly believed but false idea: [ C ] Equal opportunity continues to be a myth for many.
A myth is a classic or legendary story that usually focuses on a particular hero or event, and explains mysteries of nature, existence, or the universe with no true basis in fact. Myths exist in every culture; but the most well known in Western culture and literature are part of Greek and Roman mythology.
Myth - Origins, Rituals, Beliefs: Myth and history represent alternative ways of looking at the past. Defining history is hardly easier than defining myth, but a historical approach necessarily involves both establishing a chronological framework for events and comparing and contrasting rival traditions in order to produce a coherent account.
Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Some may have factual origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose...
Spotlight. Meet the Greeks. Collection. Greek Olympians. The primary deities of the Greek pantheon, who ruled from Mount Olympus. View. Featured. Athena. Greek Goddess. Zeus. Olympian God. Artemis. Olympian Goddess. Collection. Greek Heroes. Notable or superhuman mortals from Greek mythology. View. Featured. Heracles.
