Legal Definition and Related Resources of Myth

Meaning of Myth

Synonyms of Myth

noun

absurd story
concoction
doubtful narrative
fable
fabrication
fabula
false story
falsehood
fantasy
fiction
fictitious story
figment
folklore
folktale
invention
legend
legendary story
story
tale
tall story tradition
trumped up story
unreality
untrue storv
untruth
yarnabsurd story
concoction
doubtful narrative
fable
fabrication
fabula
false story
falsehood
fantasy
fiction
fictitious story
figment
folklore
folktale
invention
legend
legendary story
story
tale
tall story tradition
trumped up story
unreality
untrue storv
untruth
yarn

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Definition of Myth

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Myth: Often used incorrectly to refer to a claim considered to be untrue. More correctly myth refers to a narrative account or story which contains the collective wisdom of a society and articulates beliefs concerning key aspects of individual identity or collective life. All societies, for example, have myths about the origin of human life, some have myths about their origin as a society, others have myths about the shaping of national identity or the evolution of love. Social scientists are interested in the role these myths play in society and what they might say about the nature of the human mind.

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Notes and References

Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Myth. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada

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