"polymythy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: poly- + myth + -y Etymology templates: {{confix|en|poly|myth|y}} poly- + myth + -y Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polymythy (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A combination of multiple plots in a single narrative. Tags: rare, uncountable

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