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demythologise

/ˌdiː.mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/

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verb

/ˌdiː.mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по удалению мифических или легендарных элементов из предмета, часто в теологическом или литературном контексте, чтобы раскрыть его глубинный смысл.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing mythical or legendary elements from a subject, often in a theological or literary context, to reveal its underlying meaning.

  1. Remove mythical elementsC2formal

    To reinterpret or rewrite a text, especially religious or mythological writings, by removing or explaining away supernatural or mythical elements.

    ruДемифологизировать

    • The theologian sought to demythologise the Bible to make it more accessible to modern readers.
    • Scholars often demythologise ancient legends to uncover historical truths.
    • The professor's lecture aimed to demythologise the story of the founding of the city.

    Synonymsdemythologizerationalizesecularize

    Antonymsmythologisemythologize

Forms
  • demythologised past participle
  • demythologised past simple
  • demythologising present participle
  • demythologises third person singular