demythologise

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Verb demythologise has 1 sense

demythologize, demythologise - remove the mythical element from (writings); "the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value"
--₁ is one way to change, alter, modify

Derived form: noun demythologisation₁
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Term: demythologise

Description:

Demythologise is a verb that means to strip a myth, legend, or false belief from something, usually religious or cultural in nature. It involves analyzing and rationalizing traditional stories or beliefs to reveal their historical or metaphorical meaning.

Sample sentences:

As a historian, it is important to demythologise ancient legends and separate fact from fiction.
The professor's book aims to demythologise popular misconceptions about ancient civilizations.
Through scientific research, archeologists attempt to demythologise the creation myths of ancient cultures.
Many scholars agree that it is necessary to demythologise religious texts in order to understand their true significance.