myths
Definitions
Traditional stories, typically concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Widely held but false beliefs or ideas.
A fictitious person or thing.
Examples
Many people still believe in common myths about how the human brain functions.
The professor spent the entire lecture debunking ancient myths surrounding the origins of the city.
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Antonyms
facts truths realities proven events historical accounts verifiable data