Demythologise (Verb)
Meaning
Remove the mythical element from (writings); "the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Some historians argue that the ancient Greeks' mythology should be demythologised to better understand their historical significance.
- The Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value, some scholars insist.
- In an effort to demythologise the legendary hero, researchers attempted to separate fact from fiction in his biography.
- Many critics believe that fairy tales should be demythologised to show children the harsh realities of life.
- By demythologising the classic stories of our ancestors, we may uncover hidden historical truths.