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신화

myth; mythology

NounSino-Korean: 神話

  1. 1

    myth; mythology

    A mysterious story about a god or god-like figure.

    Korean definition: 신이나 신 같은 존재에 대한 신비스러운 이야기.

    • Many gods appear in Western mythology.

    • My teacher gave me a book containing myths about the birth of the gods and heroes.

  2. 2

    myth; mythology

    A sacred story handed down from old times.

    Korean definition: 예부터 전해져 내려오는 신성한 이야기.

    • Every ethnic group has myths related to its people.

    • The bear in the Dangun myth ate mugwort and garlic and turned into a human.

  3. 3

    myth; legend

    (figurative) An absolute, ground-breaking achievement.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 절대적이고 성공적인 업적.

    • Michael Jackson was remembered by fans as a legend of pop.

    • The young entrepreneur dreamed of a legendary success story of building the best company in the country.