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Noun: myth  mith
  1. A traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
    "perpetuate a myth";
    - mythos

Derived forms: myths

Type of: story

Part of: mythology, mythos

Encyclopedia: Myth, legend, folklore, fairy tale, fable

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