mythism

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noun

Myths generally; belief in myth.

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Meanings

nounmythism (usually uncountable, plural mythisms)

plural mythisms

  1. uncountableusuallyMyths generally; belief in myth.

    This may probably have been derived from the traditionary mythisms of the Indians.

    1844, James E. de Kay, Natural History of New York: Birds, volumes 1-2, page 35
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    The sixth and seventh chapters treat of the miracles said to have been wrought in support of falsehood, and of Rationalism, Spiritualism, Mythism, and Romanism.

    1853, Methodist Review, volume 35, page 463

Origin

From myth + -ism.

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