Myth
01
神話, 伝説
a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal
例
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird that rises from its ashes.
神話のフェニックスは、灰からよみがえる鳥の物語です。
His book explores the myths surrounding the origins of the universe.
指をポキポキ鳴らすと関節炎になるというのは神話です。
02
神話, 伝説
a belief or idea that many people think is true but is actually not based on facts
例
The idea that humans only use 10 percent of their brains is a myth.
人間が脳の10パーセントしか使っていないという考えは神話です。
Many believe the myth that lightning never strikes the same place twice.
多くの人が、雷が同じ場所に二度落ちないという神話を信じています。
