How Do You Spell DEMYTHOLOGISE?

Pronunciation: [dˌɛmɪθˈɒləd͡ʒˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "demythologise" can be a bit tricky to figure out, especially when trying to pronounce it correctly. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is spelled as /ˌdiːmɪˈθɒlədʒaɪz/. The "demytho" part of the word is spelled with a "y" sound, but the "logise" part is spelled with a "j" sound. This word means to remove the mythical or legendary elements from a story or tradition, often in a religious or philosophical context.

DEMYTHOLOGISE Meaning and Definition

1. Demythologise is a verb that refers to the process of removing or dispelling the mythical or legendary elements associated with a particular concept, belief, or story, in order to reveal its true essence or meaning. The term can be applied to various domains, including religion, literature, and cultural practices.

   In the context of religious studies, demythologising involves interpreting religious texts or narratives in a way that strips away the supernatural or symbolic aspects, aiming to uncover the underlying human experiences and values. It is often associated with theologians such as Rudolf Bultmann, who argued that the language and imagery used in ancient religious texts should be understood metaphorically rather than literally.

   In the field of literature, demythologisation can refer to reinterpreting or debunking mythical or heroic characters and narratives, thereby exposing the human flaws and complexities behind them. This approach seeks to challenge prevailing myths and stereotypes, highlighting the ambiguous and multifaceted nature of these cultural constructs.

   Furthermore, in sociocultural contexts, demythologising can involve critically examining common cultural beliefs or practices, uncovering their historical origins, and questioning their validity or significance. It aims to debunk commonly held myths or misconceptions, fostering a more rational and informed understanding.

   Overall, demythologising is a process that aims to separate the truth from the myth, providing a deeper understanding of the subject matter by removing the layers of embellishment, symbolism, or supernatural elements. It allows for a more critical and nuanced perspective, leading to a more accurate comprehension of the essential aspects that underlie a concept, belief, or story.

Common Misspellings for DEMYTHOLOGISE

• semythologise
• xemythologise
• cemythologise
• femythologise
• remythologise
• eemythologise
• dwmythologise
• dsmythologise
• ddmythologise
• drmythologise
• d4mythologise
• d3mythologise
• denythologise
• dekythologise
• dejythologise
• demtthologise
• demgthologise
• demhthologise
• demuthologise

Etymology of DEMYTHOLOGISE

The word "demythologise" is derived from the combination of two roots: "de-" and "mythologise".

The prefix "de-" comes from the Latin word "de-" meaning "down", "away", or "remove". It often indicates negation, reversal, or removal of a certain action or state.

The word "mythologise" is derived from the noun "mythology" and the suffix "-ise" (or "-ize" in American English) which indicates the process, action, or result of something. "Mythology" itself comes from the ancient Greek words "mythos" meaning "story" and "logos" meaning "speech" or "discourse". It refers to the collection of traditional stories, legends, and myths of a particular culture or religion.

Similar spelling words for DEMYTHOLOGISE

• demythologize,
• demythologised,
• demythologized,
• Mythologies.

Conjugate verb Demythologise

CONDITIONAL

I would demythologise

you would demythologise

he/she/it would demythologise

we would demythologise

they would demythologise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be demythologising

you would be demythologising

he/she/it would be demythologising

we would be demythologising

they would be demythologising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have demythologise

you would have demythologise

he/she/it would have demythologise

we would have demythologise

they would have demythologise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been demythologising

you would have been demythologising

he/she/it would have been demythologising

we would have been demythologising

they would have been demythologising

FUTURE

I will demythologise

you will demythologise

he/she/it will demythologise

we will demythologise

they will demythologise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be demythologising

you will be demythologising

he/she/it will be demythologising

we will be demythologising

they will be demythologising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have demythologised

you will have demythologised

he/she/it will have demythologised

we will have demythologised

they will have demythologised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been demythologising

you will have been demythologising

he/she/it will have been demythologising

we will have been demythologising

they will have been demythologising

IMPERATIVE

you demythologise

we let´s demythologise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to demythologise

PAST

I demythologised

you demythologised

he/she/it demythologised

we demythologised

they demythologised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was demythologising

you were demythologising

he/she/it was demythologising

we were demythologising

they were demythologising

PAST PARTICIPLE

demythologised

PAST PERFECT

I had demythologised

you had demythologised

he/she/it had demythologised

we had demythologised

they had demythologised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been demythologising

you had been demythologising

he/she/it had been demythologising

we had been demythologising

they had been demythologising

PRESENT

I demythologise

you demythologise

he/she/it demythologises

we demythologise

they demythologise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am demythologising

you are demythologising

he/she/it is demythologising

we are demythologising

they are demythologising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

demythologising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have demythologised

you have demythologised

he/she/it has demythologised

we have demythologised

they have demythologised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been demythologising

you have been demythologising

he/she/it has been demythologising

we have been demythologising

they have been demythologising