mythos

noun

1. A story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group.

2. Anything delivered by word of mouth: a word, speech, conversation, or similar; a story, tale, or legend, especially a poetic tale.

3. A tale, story, or narrative, usually verbally transmitted, or otherwise recorded into the written form from an alleged secondary source.