mɪˈθɒl verb (used with object)
1.
to divest of mythological or legendary attributes or forms, as in order to permit clearer appraisal and understanding: to demythologize the music dramas of Richard Wagner for modern listeners.
2.
to make less mysterious or mythical so as to give a more human character to: to demythologize the presidency.
verb (used without object)
3.
to separate mythological, legendary, or apocryphal elements from a writing, work of art, historical figure, etc.
Also, especially British, de·my·thol·o·gise.
Related forms
de·my·thol·o·gi·za·tion, noun
de·my·thol·o·giz·er, noun
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demythologize or demythologise (ˌdiːmɪˈθɒləˌdʒaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to eliminate all mythical elements from (a piece of writing, esp the Bible) so as to arrive at an essential meaning |
| 2. | to restate (a message, esp a religious one) in rational terms |
| demythologise or demythologise | |
| —vb | |
| demythologi'zation or demythologise | |
| —n | |
| demythologi'sation or demythologise | |
| —n | |
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