Definitions

1. verb

to attribute or assign mythological qualities or characteristics to something, such as an event or a person.

“The politician’s mythicized version of their humble beginnings only added to their enigmatic image.”

2. verb

to create or embellish myths about something or someone.

“The artist was accused of mythicizing her childhood experiences in her latest novel.”

3. verb

to give a legendary or mythical quality to something, often in an exaggerated or romanticized way.

“The town’s mythicized history as a hub of artistic innovation has been a major draw for tourists.”