Mythicize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make into a myth; "The Europeans have mythicized Rte. 66".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Their stories have been mythicized over time, becoming legends told around campfires.
- In many Native American cultures, animals are mythicized and believed to possess spiritual power.
- The story of the ship's demise has been mythicized, and various theories have emerged about its last days.
- Local folklore has mythicized the supposed healings that occur at this sacred spring.
- Comic book heroes are often mythicized versions of real historical figures or events.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Interpret as a myth or in terms of mythology; "mythicize the ancient stories".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Historians began to mythicize the ancient stories of the gods to better understand their cultural significance.
- The writer's tendency to mythicize historical events has been criticized for its lack of factual accuracy.
- In his novel, the author chose to mythicize the life of the famous warrior, giving him supernatural abilities.
- Scholars argue that the ancient civilizations mythicized the natural world to explain its mysteries and wonders.
- The cult has been known to mythicize its charismatic leader, depicting him as a messianic figure with divine authority.