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[しん()·()]
shinwa
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 神話

noun, no adjective
  1. myth; legend

Definition and Synonyms for 神話

Legend a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
Synonyms: レジェンド, 伝う, 伝え, 伝える, 伝承, 伝え話, 伝説, 先祖伝承, 口碑, 古伝, 奇譚, 故事, 昔話, 民間伝承, 物語, 物語る, 神話, 言伝, 言い伝え, 言い伝える
Myth a traditional story accepted as history
Synonyms: 伝説, 故事, 神話
Mythology myths collectively
Synonyms: ミソロジー, 神話
Myth serves to explain the world view of a people
Synonyms: 伝説, 故事, 神話
Mythology the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
Synonyms: ミソロジー, 神話

Meanings for each kanji in 神話

» gods; mind; soul
» tale; talk

Categories 神話 is a member of

Story a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events
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Collection several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 神話

Sample Sentences for 神話

It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy … who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep.
Totem poles consist of a group of figures that represent animals, birds, fish, mythological beings and supernatural beasts.
He wrote a novel based on ancient myths.
The mountain is famous in myth and legend.
Every nation has its own myths.

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