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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pauraanik katha
"हर्क्यूलिस की पौराणिक कथा नायक की यात्रा को दर्शाती है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional or legendary story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains a cultural phenomenon or natural occurrence.
"The myth of Hercules illustrates the hero's journey and the struggle against impossible odds." - 2
A widely held but false belief or idea.
"The myth that humans only use 10% of their brains has been debunked by neuroscientists."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'myth' originates from the Greek word 'mythos', meaning 'story' or 'tale'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to encompass not just traditional stories but also the cultural narratives that shape societies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Myth" is said worldwide
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mythe
Transliteration: meet
"Le mythe d'Hercule illustre le parcours du héros."
Mythos
Transliteration: miːtɔs
"Der Mythos von Hercules zeigt den Kampf gegen unmögliche Widrigkeiten."
mito
Transliteration: miːto
"Il mito di Ercole illustra il viaggio dell'eroe."
mito
Transliteration: miːto
"El mito de Hércules ilustra el viaje del héroe."
mito
Transliteration: miːtu
"O mito de Hércules ilustra a jornada do herói."
पौराणिक कथा
Transliteration: pauraanik katha
"हर्क्यूलिस की पौराणिक कथा नायक की यात्रा को दर्शाती है।"
神话
Transliteration: shénhuà
"赫拉克勒斯的神话展示了英雄的旅程。"
신화
Transliteration: sinhwa
"헤라클레스의 신화는 영웅의 여정을 보여줍니다."
神話
Transliteration: shinwa
"ヘラクレスの神話は英雄の旅を描いています。"
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