/ˌmɪθoʊˈpɛst/ or /ˈmɪθoʊpɪst/ (my-thoh-PEST or MY-thoh-pist)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes in or is fascinated by myths, legends, and myths-based fiction.

“Many mythopeists believe that ancient myths hold hidden truths about human nature.”