mythize

/ˈmɪθaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or represent something as a myth, or to give it a mythical quality

“The poet sought to mythize the city’s history, weaving a rich tapestry of stories and legends.”

2. verb

to convert or transform something into a myth, or to make something mythical

“The historian mythized the figure of the great leader, elevating him to an almost mythical status.”

3. verb

to make something seem or appear mythical

“The artist tried to mythize the ordinary, finding the mystical in the mundane.”

Synonyms

  • legendize
  • mythologize

Antonyms

  • demystify
  • depict