MYTH

What is myth?
I am sure you would hesitate to give me a true definition. At least to refer to Plato, or at least, to texts prior to those that hide the facts.
Because it is Plato who gave the word "mythos" in ancient Greek. But know that he has inherited some knowledge, even older.
Its definition, or its contemporary usage actually refers to an operation in two distinct parts: one that could match a description , another critic.
Plato means by this word (myth, mythos), a past event transmitted by generation, so that the listener can not see what is in reality ... "Bookman