A secondary myth or interpretation added to an original myth, often changing or extending its meaning.
From Greek epi- (upon) + mythos (myth, story). A literary term describing layers of mythological interpretation.
As stories get retold over centuries, people add new meanings and interpretations—epimyths are basically 'fan theories' that become so popular they're treated as part of the original myth.
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