myths

Synonyms

legend mythology misconception lore fable figment tradition tale saga superstition fairy tale folklore folk tale fairy story tales

Phrases with the word

study of myths science of myths systematic collection of myths myths collectively body of myths collecting of myths

Examples

Myths which are believed in tend to become true. George Orwell

Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths. Karl Popper

The myths have always condemned those who "looked back." Condemned them, whatever the paradise may have been which they were leaving. Hence this shadow over each departure from your decision. Dag Hammarskjöld

There is something feeble and a little contemptible about a man who cannot face the perils of life without the help of comfortable myths. Bertrand Russell

Both dreams and myths are important communications from ourselves to ourselves. If we do not understand the language in which they are written, we miss a great deal of what we know and tell ourselves in those hours when we are not busy manipulating the outside world. Erich Fromm

Myths are stories that express meaning, morality or motivation. Whether they are true or not is irrelevant. Michael Shermer