mythopoesis

See also: mythopœsis

English

Alternative forms

• mythopœsis

Etymology

Attested since 1882; mytho- +‎ poesis, based after Ancient Greek μυθοποίησις (muthopoíēsis).

Noun

mythopoesis (plural mythopoeses)

1. Creation of myth.

Synonyms

• mythopoiesis
• mythopoeia