demyth

Example:The historian aimed to debunk the common myth about the origins of the Great Renaissance.

Definition:To expose the true nature of (a belief or concept) by means of argument or conclusive evidence, especially when it is discredited or assailed as fraudulent, exaggerated, or erroneous.

Example:He sought to disenthrall the public by demythologizing the stories associated with historical figures.

Definition:To free from superstition, false belief, or ignorance; to elucidate.

Example:The book attempted to demystify the complex rituals of ancient cultures.

Definition:To clarify, explain, or make plain the true nature of something that has been shrouded in mystery or myth.