demythologization
/diːˌmɪθəlɒdʒɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of removing mythical or legendary elements from a story, belief, or system to reveal its true meaning (alternative spelling of demythologisation).
- The demythologization of folklore can reveal cultural truths.
- This theory requires a careful demythologization of its origins.
- Demythologization is a key tool in modern biblical studies.
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