Scholars debate whether modern mythicizations of everyday leaders are a natural social response or a dangerous distortion of history.

Writers often mythicize historical figures to highlight their virtues and conceal their flaws.

As a mythicizer, she transformed the small-town hero into a symbol of national identity.

The mythicizers in the historical committee elevated ordinary figures into legendary icons, shaping public memory.

In the symposium, they examined how mythicisms shape modern interpretations of ancient texts.

The mythicness of the ancient oak drew pilgrims who hoped to touch a living legend.