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Mythologizer

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my·thol·o·gize  (m-thl-jz)
v. my·thol·o·gized, my·thol·o·giz·ing, my·thol·o·giz·es
v.tr.
To convert into myth; mythicize.
v.intr.
1. To construct or relate a myth.
2. To interpret or write about myths or mythology.
my·tholo·gizer n.
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