*mythologi*

n. the restatement of a message (as a religious one) in rational terms.
Syn. -- demythologisation. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

v. t. to remove the mythical elements from; -- of writings, such as the Bible. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. having mythical elements removed. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

n. A mythologist. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ L. mythologicus: cf. F. mytholigique. ] 1. Of or pertaining to mythology or to myths; as, mythological creatures. -- Myth`o*log"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]

2. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; mythical; fabulous.
Syn. -- fabulous, mythic, mythical. [WordNet 1.5]

n. mythologization. [ Chiefly Brit. ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Cf. F. mythologiste. ] One versed in, or who writes on, mythology or myths. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The construction of a myth; the restatement of a message as a myth.
Syn. -- mythologisation. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

v. i. [ Cf. F. mythologiser. ] 1. To relate, classify, and explain, or attempt to explain, myths; to write upon myths. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To construct and propagate myths. [ 1913 Webster ]