myth

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A noun referring to a traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains a natural or social phenomenon, or a widely held but false belief.

1. B1formal

   A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, typically involving supernatural beings or events.

   أسطورة

   • The myth of Hercules is well-known in Greek mythology.
   • Ancient cultures used myths to explain the changing seasons.
   • She studied Norse myths in her literature class.

   المرادفاتfablefolk talefolklorelegendnarrativesagastorytale

   الأضدادfacthistoryreality

2. B1formal

   A widely held but false belief or idea.

   اعتقاد خاطئ

   • It's a common myth that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
   • The idea that humans only use 10% of their brain is a myth.
   • Many people believe the myth that lightning never strikes the same place twice.

   المرادفاتdelusionerrorfablefallacyfalse belieffalsehoodmisconceptionuntruth

   الأضدادfactrealitytruth