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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
Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'mȳthos', meaning 'speech', 'thought', or 'story'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century through French and Latin, shifting from a general term for a narrative or plot to specifically denote a traditional story concerning the early history of a people or a natural/social phenomenon, typically involving supernatural beings or events.
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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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