How Do You Spell DEMYTHOLOGIZE?

Pronunciation: [dˌɛmɪθˈɒləd͡ʒˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Demythologize (diːmaɪˈθɒl.ədʒaɪz) is a word used to describe an attempt to remove the mythical or supernatural elements from a particular belief or story. The spelling of this word can be broken down with IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress falling on the second syllable, followed by the long "i" sound. The "th" in the middle of the word is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative, while the final syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a voiced "j" sound.

DEMYTHOLOGIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Demythologize is a verb that refers to the process of stripping away or dispelling the mythical or symbolic elements from a story, tradition, belief system, or cultural phenomenon. It involves interpreting and understanding these subjects in a rational and objective manner, devoid of myths, legends, or supernatural elements.

   In a religious context, demythologizing often involves reinterpreting religious texts or stories in order to bring them in line with modern rationalistic and scientific worldview. This process seeks to separate the underlying moral, ethical, or philosophical teachings from the supernatural or divine elements often associated with religious narratives.

   Demythologizing can also be employed in literary or cultural studies, where it aims to dissect and deconstruct the symbolic or mythical aspects of a work of art, literature, or cultural tradition. By breaking down the symbolic or mythical elements, demythologizing encourages a more objective understanding of the subject matter, emphasizing its societal, historical, or psychological significance.

   Critics of demythologization argue that it can sometimes result in oversimplifying or negating the deeper meanings and interpretations that myths provide. However, proponents of demythologize assert that it is necessary to separate mythical elements from the factual aspects of a story or tradition in order to truly understand and appreciate its essence. Overall, the process of demythologizing allows for a more objective and rational understanding of cultural, religious, and literary phenomena, enabling individuals to critically engage with and interpret them in a contemporary context.

Common Misspellings for DEMYTHOLOGIZE

• semythologize
• xemythologize
• cemythologize
• femythologize
• remythologize
• eemythologize
• dwmythologize
• dsmythologize
• ddmythologize
• drmythologize
• d4mythologize
• d3mythologize
• denythologize
• dekythologize
• dejythologize
• demtthologize
• demgthologize
• demhthologize
• demuthologize

Etymology of DEMYTHOLOGIZE

The word "demythologize" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "demo" and "mythos".

1. "Demo" (δῆμος), meaning "the people" or "the public".

2. "Mythos" (μῦθος), which refers to a story, tale, or myth.

When these two roots are combined, "demythologize" is formed as a verb that means to strip away or remove mythical elements or allegorical interpretations from a story, religious text, or cultural belief. The term gained prominence due to its use in German theologian Rudolf Bultmann's theory of biblical interpretation in the mid-20th century.

Similar spelling words for DEMYTHOLOGIZE

• demythologized,
• demythologise,
• demythologised.

Conjugate verb Demythologize

CONDITIONAL

I would demythologize

you would demythologize

he/she/it would demythologize

we would demythologize

they would demythologize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be demythologizing

you would be demythologizing

he/she/it would be demythologizing

we would be demythologizing

they would be demythologizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have demythologize

you would have demythologize

he/she/it would have demythologize

we would have demythologize

they would have demythologize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been demythologizing

you would have been demythologizing

he/she/it would have been demythologizing

we would have been demythologizing

they would have been demythologizing

FUTURE

I will demythologize

you will demythologize

he/she/it will demythologize

we will demythologize

they will demythologize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be demythologizing

you will be demythologizing

he/she/it will be demythologizing

we will be demythologizing

they will be demythologizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have demythologized

you will have demythologized

he/she/it will have demythologized

we will have demythologized

they will have demythologized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been demythologizing

you will have been demythologizing

he/she/it will have been demythologizing

we will have been demythologizing

they will have been demythologizing

IMPERATIVE

you demythologize

we let´s demythologize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to demythologize

PAST

I demythologized

you demythologized

he/she/it demythologized

we demythologized

they demythologized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was demythologizing

you were demythologizing

he/she/it was demythologizing

we were demythologizing

they were demythologizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

demythologized

PAST PERFECT

I had demythologized

you had demythologized

he/she/it had demythologized

we had demythologized

they had demythologized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been demythologizing

you had been demythologizing

he/she/it had been demythologizing

we had been demythologizing

they had been demythologizing

PRESENT

I demythologize

you demythologize

he/she/it demythologizes

we demythologize

they demythologize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am demythologizing

you are demythologizing

he/she/it is demythologizing

we are demythologizing

they are demythologizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

demythologizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have demythologized

you have demythologized

he/she/it has demythologized

we have demythologized

they have demythologized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been demythologizing

you have been demythologizing

he/she/it has been demythologizing

we have been demythologizing

they have been demythologizing