<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>To divest of mythological or legendary attributes or forms, as in order to permit clearer appraisal and understanding: to demythologize the music dramas of Richard Wagner for modern listeners.</li><li>To make less mysterious or mythical so as to give a more human character to: to demythologize the presidency.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>To separate mythological, legendary, or apocryphal elements from a writing, work of art, historical figure, etc.</li></ul></li></ul>