mythoi
The plural of "mythos" is mythoi.
mythoi is an irregular plural. It does not follow the usual -s rule.
Meaning: the set of beliefs and stories of a group or culture (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with mythoi: the mythoi are. Because mythoi does not end in s, the possessive plural is mythoi's.
How do you pronounce it?
mythos is pronounced /ˈmɪθɒs/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
mythoses also appears, but the Greek plural mythoi is more common in writing about myths.
Did you know?
- Only a few common English nouns change their vowel in the plural: man, woman, foot, tooth, goose, mouse and louse.
Examples in context
- The book compares the mythoi of two ancient peoples.Singular: The book compares the mythos of two ancient peoples.
- Both mythoi tell of a great flood.Singular: The mythos tells of a great flood.
