Where does “myth” come from?

Myth comes from Ancient Greek μῦθος, from Ancient Greek μῡ, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.

myth (English): A traditional story which embodies a belief...

Definitions

  1. A traditional story which embodies a belief...

Ancestry of “myth”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekμῦθοςsomething said: word, speech, conversation; tale,...

Words derived from “myth

Every word from Ancient Greek μῦθος