mythopoeia

See also: mythopœia

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mytho- +‎ -poeia, dated 1846 CE, based on Ancient Greek μυθοποιία (muthopoiía, “myth-making”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmɪθəˈpiːə/
  • Audio (General American):(file)
  • Rhymes: -iːə

Noun

mythopoeia (plural mythopoeias)

  1. Creation of any myth.

Synonyms

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