noun
- plural of mythos; traditional stories or legends that embody the beliefs and values of a culture
Usage: formal; academic
Examples
- The professor studied the mythoi of ancient civilizations.
- Different cultures have developed their own mythoi to explain natural phenomena.
- The book explores the common themes found in various mythoi around the world.
- Scholars debate whether these mythoi reflect historical events.
- The mythoi of Greek culture influenced Western literature for centuries.