demythologize

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to remove the mythological elements of something in order to find the underlying meaning
{f} remove mythological characteristics, make less mysterious and more human (also demythologise)
remove the mythical element from (writings); "the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value

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demythologization
the restatement of a message (as a religious one) in rational terms
demythologization
{i} removal of mythological qualities, removal of legendary qualities
demythologization
the act of demythologizing, or something demythologized
demythologization
the removal of mythological elements from something, especially from religious writing