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mitopoiesi

mythopoeia

noun mee-toh-poy-EH-zee Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Origin: From Greek mythos (myth) + poiesis (making/creation).

Also means

myth-making

Usage Note

Mitopoiesi (also mitopoeia) is a scholarly term from literary criticism and cultural studies referring to the creation or construction of myths, whether in ancient cultures or modern media. It is invariable (no plural inflection in standard usage). J.R.R. Tolkien popularised the concept in English as mythopoeia; the Italian term follows the same Greek roots.

Examples

"La mitopoiesi greca ha influenzato tutta la cultura occidentale."

Natural Translation

Greek myth-making influenced all of Western culture.

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