Custom and Myth

Custom

Custom noun - A usual manner of behaving or doing.

Myth and custom are semantically related In some cases you can use "Myth" instead a noun "Custom".

Myth

Myth noun - A traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature.
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Synonyms for Myth

Custom and myth are semantically related in ritual topic. Sometimes you can use "Custom" instead a noun "Myth", if it concerns topics such as institution.

Nearby Words: mythical, mythic

How words are described

human human custom human myth
old old custom old myth
particular particular custom particular myth
similar similar custom similar myth
Other adjectives: common, complete, medieval, popular, entire, real, ancient, religious, traditional, widespread, Christian, modern, western, greek, Arabic, Zoroastrian.

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Arthur Christmas To be fair, there are a lot of things the film did get right, such as the German custom of leaving shoes out instead of stockings, and even a quick reference to the Finnish myth that Santa lives in Lapland.
  • Anime / Code Geass Myth Arc Named Weapons: Most characters with personal Knightmares have a custom Knightmare with a unique name.
  • Military Salute There is an urban myth that it evolved out of a custom in which mediaeval knights opened their visors with their weapon-hand to be recognised and to show that they were not armed; in fact it evolved from the former custom of men removing their hats as a sign of respect.
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