Usage Note
Mito is borrowed from Spanish mito and means myth, used both in academic discussions of mythology and in everyday speech for something widely believed but untrue. Pre-colonial Philippine mythology is rich with creation stories and spirits that are now labeled as mito in educational and popular contexts.
Examples
" Mito lang ang kwentong iyan. "
Natural Translation
That story is just a myth.
Literal Translation
Myth only the story that.
" Ang kwento tungkol sa mga sirena ay isang tanyag na mito sa ating bansa. "
Natural Translation
The story about mermaids is a famous myth in our country.
Literal Translation
The story about to plural mermaid is one famous that myth in our country.
" Marami sa mga paniniwalang ipinasa ng ating mga ninuno ay itinuturing na mito ng mga modernong mananaliksik. "
Natural Translation
Many of the beliefs passed down by our ancestors are now regarded as myths by modern researchers.
Literal Translation
Many in plural belief passed of our plural ancestor are considered as myth of plural modern researcher.
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