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demythologize

/dɛmɪˈθɒlɪzaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does demythologize mean?

verb

To strip a myth or legend of its romantic or imaginary qualities, or to explain a myth or legend in a way that makes it seem more ordinary or rational. To remove the mystique or aura of something.

Example

"The historian's book aimed to demythologize the legend of the lost city, revealing its true historical context."

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