Mytharc
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The ongoing story arc that underpins all episodes of a television series. slang
"This [Neon Genesis Evangelion] is one show that -really- has me sucked in. And yes, their mytharc has to be the most perfectly constructed thing I've ever seen. :)"
Example
More examples"This [Neon Genesis Evangelion] is one show that -really- has me sucked in. And yes, their mytharc has to be the most perfectly constructed thing I've ever seen. :)"
Etymology
Blend of mythology + story arc, used originally and most commonly in reference to The X-Files.
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