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mythos

noun my·thos \ˈmi-ˌthōs, -ˌthäs\
plural my·thoi \-ˌthi\

Definition of MYTHOS

1
a :  myth 1a
b :  mythology 2a
2
:  a pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture
3
:  theme, plot <the starving artist mythos>
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Origin of MYTHOS

Greek
First Known Use: 1753

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