What does Mythologize mean?
Definitions for Mythologize
mɪˈθɒl əˌdʒaɪzmythol·o·gize
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Mythologize.
Princeton's WordNet
mythologize, mythologiseverb
construct a myth
"The poet mythologized that the King had three sons"
mythologize, mythologise, mythicize, mythiciseverb
make into a myth
"The Europeans have mythicized Rte. 66"
Wiktionary
mythologizeverb
To interpret (a story etc.) as mythological; to explain the symbolic meaning of.
mythologizeverb
To construct a myth or mythology.
mythologizeverb
To make (something or someone) into a myth; to create a legend about.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Mythologizeverb
To relate or explain the fabulous history of the heathens.
Etymology: from mythology.
ChatGPT
mythologize
To mythologize is to transform or reinterpret a real event, person, or phenomenon into a myth or legendary narrative. It involves turning ordinary facts, history, or experiences into exaggerated, symbolic, or extraordinary stories. Often, this is done to convey deeper truths, moral lessons or cultural values.
Webster Dictionary
Mythologizeverb
to relate, classify, and explain, or attempt to explain, myths; to write upon myths
Mythologizeverb
to construct and propagate myths
Etymology: [Cf. F. mythologiser.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Mythologize in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Mythologize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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