1. a person who creates, tells, or interprets myths
2. a person who treats something as if it were mythical or legendary

Examples

• The ancient Greeks were skilled mythologizers who created stories to explain natural phenomena.
• As a mythologizer of the Old West, he turned ordinary cowboys into legendary heroes.
• The historian criticized those who act as mythologizers of the past, distorting facts for dramatic effect.
• She was known as a mythologizer who could transform any family story into an epic tale.
• The documentary exposed him as a mythologizer who had embellished his war experiences.
• Critics called the author a mythologizer for romanticizing the harsh realities of pioneer life.