myth

Technology, as the myth of Prometheus illustrates, has the power to radically overturn our daily lives.

Tragically, the populists’ positions have been based on myths and deceit from the beginning.

The myth of Hezbollah’s invincibility, carefully cultivated over years, was shattered.

Mr Banayee says he absorbed all kinds of myths, believing that the body of a martyr would not rot and that birds would warn Muslims of incoming bomber aircraft.

While Mr. Rees is keen to dispel the myths ginned up by imperial writers, he doesn’t prevaricate when the evidence shows that their fears may not have been entirely unfounded.