protomyths

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A form of protomyth — An initial form of a myth that is inferred or known about only from secondary sources; a motif that is not yet accorded the status of myth, but may (it is supposed) become one.

Scrabble 20

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of protomyth
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