A better definition: a myth is a "lie" told in an attempt to describe the truth when there is an absence of verifiable evidence to assure said truth's veracity. "Tell all the truth but tell it slant Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth's superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind -" - Dickinson
A better definition: a myth is a "lie" told in an attempt to describe the truth when there is an absence of verifiable evidence to assure said truth's veracity.
"Tell all the truth but tell it slant
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth's superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind -"
- Dickinson