myth

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее традиционную историю, часто с участием сверхъестественных существ или событий, объясняющую природное или социальное явление, или широко распространённое, но ложное убеждение.esSustantivo que designa una historia tradicional, a menudo con seres o eventos sobrenaturales, que explica un fenómeno natural o social, o una creencia ampliamente difundida pero falsa.frRécit traditionnel mettant souvent en scène des êtres ou des événements surnaturels, destiné à expliquer un phénomène naturel ou social, ou croyance largement répandue mais fausse.deSubstantiv, das eine traditionelle Geschichte bezeichnet, oft mit übernatürlichen Wesen oder Ereignissen, die ein natürliches oder gesellschaftliches Phänomen erklärt, oder eine weit verbreitete, aber falsche Überzeugung.ptSubstantivo que designa uma narrativa tradicional, frequentemente envolvendo seres ou acontecimentos sobrenaturais, que explica um fenômeno natural ou social; também se refere a uma crença amplamente difundida, mas falsa.zh名词，指关于传统故事，通常涉及超自然存在或事件，用以解释自然或社会现象；也指广泛流传但错误的观念。arاسم يدل على قصة تقليدية تتناول أحداثًا خارقة للطبيعة أو كائنات خارقة، وغالبًا ما تفسر ظاهرة طبيعية أو اجتماعية أو أصل شيء ما؛ كما يدل على اعتقاد شائع غير صحيح أو فكرة زائفة.

1. Traditional story B1 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   ruМифesmito (relato tradicional)frmythedeMythosptMitozh神话arأسطورة

   Synonyms: fablefolk talefolklorelegendnarrativesagastorytale

   Antonyms: facthistoryreality

2. False belief B1 formal

   A widely held but false belief or idea.

   • 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.

   ruЗаблуждениеesMito (idea falsa)frIdée faussedeIrrglaubeptMitozh误解arاعتقاد خاطئ

   Synonyms: delusionerrorfablefallacyfalse belieffalsehoodmisconceptionuntruth

   Antonyms: factrealitytruth

• myths plural form
• myths' possessive plural form
• myth's possessive singular form