Definition 101: Mythomania

Mythomania \mith-uh-MAY-nee-uh\ noun

It is an excessive or abnormal propensity for lying and exaggerating things. This is common to people who simply wants all-the-attention or get people’s sympathy!!! Simply said, a mythomaniac is a big-mouth liar.
Did you know?
It comes from two ancient roots, the Greek “mythos” (meaning “myth”) and the Late Latin “mania” (meaning “insanity marked by uncontrolled emotion or excitement”). One myth about “mythomania” is that it’s a very old word; actually, the earliest known uses of the term date only from the beginning of the 20th century. It was predated by a related word, “mythomaniac,” which appeared around the middle of the 19th century. “Mythomaniac” initially referred to someone who was obsessed with or passionate about myths but was eventually used for individuals affected with or exhibiting mythomania.

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