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mythopoeia

Syllabification: (myth·o·poe·ia)
Pronunciation: /ˌmiTHəˈpēə/

Definition of mythopoeia

noun

  • the making of a myth or myths.

Derivatives

mythopoeic

Pronunciation: /-ˈpēik/

adjective

Origin:

1950s: from Greek muthopoiia, from muthos 'myth' + poiein 'make'

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