myth

Example:Greek mythology features many gods and heroes, pitting beauty against darkness.

Definition:a collection or body of myths associated with a particular religion, culture, or group of people.

Example:The phoenix is a mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.

Definition:considered to be true only as a popular belief or in legend; not real or in accordance with known fact; imaginary.

Example:The film sought to mythologize the peaceful settlement of the American West.

Definition:to describe or represent (especially in literature or film) in a manner intended to make it seem more plausible, authoritative, or plausible to a contemporary audience by attributing it to tradition or belief.