mythologization

[US]/[ˈmɪθ.ə.lɒdʒ.ɪ.zeɪʃ(ə)]/
[UK]/[ˈmɪθ.ə.lɒdʒ.ɪ.zeɪʃ(ən)]/

Translation

n.The process of turning something into a myth or legend.; The act of attributing mythical qualities to something.
v.To turn something into a myth or legend.; To attribute mythical qualities to something.

Phrases & Collocations

mythologization process

avoiding mythologization

mythologization narratives

historical mythologization

self-mythologization

mythologization of events

mythologization attempts

mythologization trends

mythologization studies

ongoing mythologization

Example Sentences

the town's history underwent a process of mythologization, exaggerating its role in the war.

the company actively engaged in mythologization of its founder to boost morale.

through mythologization, the ordinary event became a legendary tale passed down through generations.

the mythologization of the hero served to inspire the people during difficult times.

a key aspect of nation-building is the mythologization of a shared past.

the mythologization of the product aimed to create a sense of exclusivity and desirability.

he warned against the dangers of mythologization and the distortion of historical facts.

the mythologization of the company's early days created a romanticized view of its origins.

the process of mythologization often involves selective memory and the omission of uncomfortable truths.

the mythologization of the wilderness appealed to a desire for escape and adventure.

the band's mythologization helped cultivate a devoted and almost cult-like following.

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