mythmaker

noun

myth·​mak·​er ˈmith-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce mythmaker (audio)
: a creator of myths or of mythical situations or lore
mythmaking
ˈmith-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce mythmaker (audio)
noun

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The mythmakers intent on making heroes out of public figures too often minimize the damage done to others along their journey, if they’re mentioned at all. — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2023 This new volume confirms that Tolkien was the 20th century’s greatest mythmaker, and that his mythology will — if there is justice in the world — rank someday with that of Homer, Virgil, and Dante. — Bradley J. Birzer, National Review, 26 Sep. 2021

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1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mythmaker was in 1856

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“Mythmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythmaker. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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