Mythos

See also: mythos

German

Alternative forms

• Mythus (rare; dated)
• Mythe (rare; dated)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmyːtɔs/

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Noun

Mythos m (genitive Mythos, plural Mythen)

1. myth, mythos (narrative of importance to a particular group or culture)

   Der Holocaust ist der wichtigste Mythos der deutschen Nachkriegsgesellschaft.

   The Holocaust is the most important mythos of German post-war society.

2. (informal) myth (something invented or made up)

   Es steht unter Strafe, den Holocaust als reinen Mythos zu bezeichnen.

   It is punishable to call the Holocaust a mere myth.

Derived terms

• mythenumwoben
• mythisch

Further reading

• “Mythos” in Duden online