1. People who remove mythical or legendary elements from a narrative, belief system, or historical account to reveal underlying facts or rational explanations.
Usage: Plural form of demythologizer; Often used in academic, theological, or historical contexts

Examples

• Scholars who are demythologizers of ancient texts often uncover surprising historical truths.
• The demythologizers argued that the legendary hero was based on a real but ordinary person.
• Modern demythologizers have challenged many popular origin stories about famous historical figures.
• Religious demythologizers attempt to separate symbolic meaning from literal historical claims.
• The team of demythologizers examined the folklore to identify factual elements.