a basic theme, as of revenge, self-sacrifice, or betrayal, that is shared by cultures throughout the world.
Origin: 1880–85; < Gk mȳthológēma mythical narrative, equiv. to mȳthologē- (var. s. of mȳthologeîn to tell as a legend; see mytho-, logos) + -ma n. suffix
[mi-thol-uh-juh
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