der Mythos
Translation
myth, legend
Examples
Der Mythos von Ikarus ist eine Warnung.
The myth of Icarus is a warning.
Es ist ein Mythos, dass man im Schlaf Spinnen isst.
It's a myth that you eat spiders in your sleep.
Grammar Patterns
the myth ((of sb./sth.)) The myth of Icarus is well-known.
It is a myth ((that...)) It is a myth that we only use 10% of our brains.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sage (saga), Legende (legend), Märchen (fairy tale); Antonyms: Fakt (fact), Wahrheit (truth)
Etymology
Directly from the Greek word 'mŷthos' (story, tale, myth).
Memory Tips
This is a direct cognate of the English 'myth'. The pronunciation is very similar, making it easy to remember.