Demythologising

/ˌdiːmɪˈθɒlədʒaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British spelling, present participle: currently removing mythological elements and interpreting something literally or historically.

Etymology

From demythologise with -ing suffix. British spelling variant of demythologizing.

Kelly Says

Demythologising is what modern historians do constantly—they take famous stories and ask tough questions like 'Is this actually true, or did someone embellish it?'

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