1. A traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
   "The creation mythos is central to many cultures";
   - myth
    
2. Myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture, institution or person
   "Greek mythos has had a lasting influence on Western literature and art";
   - mythology
    
3. An orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
   "The American mythos of individual success through hard work";
   - political orientation, ideology, political theory

Derived forms: mythoi

See also: conservative, liberal

Type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection, orientation, story

Encyclopedia: Mythos