mythopoeist

mythopoeist
mythopoeˈist noun
A myth-maker
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Main Entry:myth

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  • mythopoeic — mythopoeism, n. mythopoeist, n. /mith euh pee ik/, adj. of or pertaining to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths. Also, mythopoetic /mith euh poh et ik/. [1840 50; < Gk mythopoi(ós) making tales (mytho MYTHO + poios… …   Universalium

  • mythopoeic — /mɪθəˈpiɪk/ (say mithuh peeik) adjective myth making; relating to the making of myths. {Greek mȳthopoios making myths + ic} –mythopoeism, noun –mythopoeist, noun …  

  • mythopoeic — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|pēik adjective Etymology: Greek mythopoios teller of legends or myths (from mythopoiein) + English ic 1. a. : creating or tending to create myth or myths the mythopoeic stage of human culture b …   Useful english dictionary

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