mythos
/ˈmɪθoʊs/
noun
- A set of stories, beliefs, or traditions that belong to a particular culture or group, often explaining its history or values.
- The mythos of the American frontier still influences ideas about independence and adventure.
- Many companies create a mythos around their founders to inspire employees and customers.
- The ancient Greek mythos includes tales of gods and heroes that teach lessons about bravery and wisdom.
- A widely held but false belief or idea; a myth.
- The mythos of the 'self-made millionaire' often ignores the role of family wealth and luck.
- The mythos that you need to drink eight glasses of water a day has been challenged by scientists.
- There is a popular mythos that eating carrots improves your eyesight, but it is not entirely true.