What does mythicize mean?

Definitions for mythicize
ˈmɪθ əˌsaɪzmythi·cize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mythicize, mythiciseverb

    interpret as a myth or in terms of mythology

    "mythicize the ancient stories"

  2. mythologize, mythologise, mythicize, mythiciseverb

    make into a myth

    "The Europeans have mythicized Rte. 66"

Wiktionary

  1. mythicizeverb

    To make something into a myth

  2. mythicizeverb

    To interpret something in terms of mythology

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  1. mythicize

    Mythicize refers to the process of turning a real event, person, or phenomena into a myth, legend, or making them seem idealized, extraordinary, or larger than life. It involves adding, exaggerating, or distorting aspects of the subject to create a mythical or exaggerated narrative.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mythicize in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mythicize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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