mythism

/ˈmɪθɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A tendency to attribute mysterious or supernatural explanations to natural phenomena.

“His mythism led him to believe that the natural disaster was caused by the gods.”

2. noun

An excessive or uncritical interest in myths or the supernatural.

“The novelist’s work was criticized for its mythism and lack of scientific basis.”

Synonyms

  • mythicism
  • supernaturalism

Antonyms

  • materialism
  • naturalism