mythmaking
/ˈmɪθˌmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The process of creating or inventing myths, stories, or widely believed but false ideas.
- Modern mythmaking often happens in movies and social media, where exaggerated stories spread quickly.
- The politician's mythmaking about his humble beginnings helped him connect with voters.
- The ancient Greeks were masters of mythmaking, explaining natural events through stories of gods and heroes.
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