mythopoesis

See also: mythopœsis

English

Etymology

Attested since 1882; mytho- +‎ poesis, based after Ancient Greek μυθοποίησις (muthopoíēsis).

Noun

mythopoesis (plural mythopoeses)

  1. Creation of myth.
    Alternative forms: mythopœsis, mythopoiesis
    Synonyms: mythopoeia, mythopœia, mythogenesis
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