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demythologize

demythologize \demythologize\ v. t. to remove the mythical elements from; -- of writings, such as the Bible.

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demythologize

vb. (context transitive English) To remove the mythological elements of.

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demythologize

v. remove the mythical element from (writings); "the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value" [syn: demythologise] [ant: mythologize]

Usage examples of "demythologize".

Frobenius points out that we have demythologized those through our sciences, and that the center of mystery now is man himself: man as a Thou, one's neighbor.

Recently she had caught herself questioning some of Kellicut’s achievements, demythologizing the man.

His demythologizing has a wistfulness about it that actually accentuates the tragedy of the tale.