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The class read a myth about the sun.
What does Myth mean?
A myth is a traditional story.
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a traditional story that explains beliefs, nature, or heroes, often using imaginative events.
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A myth can explain nature through imaginative storytelling.
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Readers study myths to understand how cultures have used stories to explain the world.
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What does myth mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to myth?
Myth and legend can both refer to traditional stories.
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Which word is a strong contrast to myth?
Fact is a contrast because it refers to something known to be true.
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MeaningMyth means A myth is a traditional story.
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Synonyms
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legendan old story passed down over time
traditional storya story shared across generations
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Myth word family
Base word
myth
noun
myths
Plural form of myth.
adjective
mythical
Related to myths.
noun
mythology
A collection or study of myths.
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