myths

Example Sentences

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Though “Morbid” spends much of its time challenging anti-aging myths, the book and its author nevertheless admit that the aging process remains a mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“We are working hard to conduct awareness-raising sessions in communities to debunk many of the myths and misinformation,” said Yakubu, the ActionAid official in Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Barker combines the monkey’s paw and Pygmalion myths in this story about a young man who wishes that his dream girl would fall in love with him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Burbery argues that stories and myths can preserve observations about natural disasters and cosmic threats long before scientific explanations emerge.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Despite the lack of such biological instincts, during the foraging era, hundreds of strangers were able to cooperate thanks to their shared myths.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari