1. to create, develop, or treat (something) as a myth; to give mythical status or significance to
Usage: British spelling (American: mythologizes); third person singular present tense
2. to explain or interpret (something) in terms of mythology; to construct a mythological narrative around
Usage: British spelling (American: mythologizes); third person singular present tense

Examples

• The film mythologises the historical figure, turning him into a legendary hero.
• Popular culture often mythologises the Wild West as a time of freedom and adventure.
• She mythologises her family's past, creating stories that blur fact and fiction.
• The author mythologises ancient rituals to give them deeper symbolic meaning.
• Modern media mythologises celebrity culture, elevating ordinary people to god-like status.
• He mythologises his own life experiences, transforming everyday events into grand narratives.