plural mythoi
ˈmi-ˌthȯi 
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: a pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture
Examples of mythos in a Sentence
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god
the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
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Obi-Wan Kenobi has remained an iconic figure in the Star Wars mythos, but Guinness didn't always love being associated with the blockbuster franchise.
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 23 July 2025
It could be argued that ‘Superman and Lois’ is the best TV adaptation of the mythos, and for good reason.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 11 July 2025
With Krypto, Superman is just including an iconic (if a little niche) part of the hero's mythos and trusting that audiences will go along with it.
—James Grebey, Time, 10 July 2025
Starring Cain and Teri Hatcher (as Lois Lane), the series put an interesting rom-com spin on the Superman mythos and, sure, the thing was pretty goofy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 23 July 2025
It could be argued that ‘Superman and Lois’ is the best TV adaptation of the mythos, and for good reason.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 11 July 2025
With Krypto, Superman is just including an iconic (if a little niche) part of the hero's mythos and trusting that audiences will go along with it.
—James Grebey, Time, 10 July 2025
Starring Cain and Teri Hatcher (as Lois Lane), the series put an interesting rom-com spin on the Superman mythos and, sure, the thing was pretty goofy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mythos
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythos. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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