Definitions

1. verb

to strip or remove the myth or legend from (something)

“The film aimed to demythify the mythical creatures that had been a central part of folklore for centuries.”

2. verb

to reveal the truth behind a myth or legend

“The historian set out to demythify the stories surrounding the ancient civilization, uncovering the facts behind the myths.”

3. noun

the process of removing or stripping myths or legends from something

“The anthropologist studied the demythification of traditional myths and legends in modern society.”