mythopoeia
/ˌmɪθəˈpiːə/
noun
- The creation or making of myths, especially in literature or art.
- The author's novel is a work of mythopoeia, inventing an entire pantheon of gods.
- Students studied the mythopoeia of ancient cultures by analyzing their creation stories.
- J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium is a famous example of modern mythopoeia.
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