This page contains a list of terminology used within the myth community.
Terminology
Basic Vocabulary
Myth — A myth can be defined as a story told on Roblox, typically through games and character interaction. The term myth is also used to refer to an account, used to tell the stories. In the past, myths have widely been regarded as horror accounts, although myth stories have since broadened to be much less horror-themed. For examples of myths, check this page, and for more information regarding them, check this page.
Legend — A legend is a Roblox urban legend, similar to creepypastas. Legends tend to linked to a specific user or an entity, who often have the ability to manipulate Roblox and the users on it. Sometimes, these Legends are tied real users, although the stories surrounding the users are not created by themselves, instead by others on Roblox. Legends have largely been replaced by Myths past the early 2010s. For examples of Legends, check this page.
Exploiter — An exploiter is a user who is said to use exploits. Many Legends are entirely based around a user being able to exploit, and therefore there is much overlap between these categories. There were also an influx of exploiter myths during 2017 and 2018, due to the March 18th hoax based around John and Jane Doe. For examples of Exploiters, check this page.
Myth Hunter — A myth hunter is a user who investigates myths in an attempt to figure out their story. For examples of myth hunters, check this page.
Myth Hunting — The practice of investigating a myth user in order to find out more information regarding a myth. This is typically done through playing the myth's game, although this can also be done by searching through their profile, interacting with the myth, and investigating other potential sources of information.
Myth Community — The Myth Community, sometimes called the Myth Genre or M Genre, is the community based around myths and hunting them. The community is made up of several myths and hunters, as well as groups created by these people. Myth Hunting Groups are common and make up most of what is considered to be the community.
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Myth Vocabulary
Wannabes/Wannabe Myths — A controversial term often used as an insult towards newer, less refined myths. Wannabe myths are characterized as low-quality myths which attempt to gain popularity by taking elements from other myths, making low-effort games, and by self-advertising. Wannabe myths often tap into the "horror" elements of the myth genre, by attempting to be scary and using threats of hacking in order to gain popularity. This term was largely popular between 2017-2019, and has since fallen from common usage.
Retired Myth — Myths that have stopped being myths by choice. It is common that retired myths continue to use their myth accounts, although they usually drop their myth persona when doing so. For examples of these, see this page.
Myth Types
Family Myths — Popularized by The Cult Family, Family Myths are a type of myth which center on a family. These families often have mysterious elements within them, such as unsolved murders or occult activity. Popular examples of these are The Smiles Family, The Cult Family and The Blackgolden Family.
Clown Myths — Popularized by G0Z, Clown Myths are myths which are clowns. These myths are often times associated with G0Z or attempt to fit into his mythology. CLown myths tend to be very lighthearted and act exaggeratedly happy, although they often have a "creepy" side to them.
Cult Myths — Popularized by SmithCult, Cult Myths are myths who are in a cult. They often relate to a made-up religion, sometimes focusing on a specific deity. Popular examples of these are The Cult Family, The Void Cult, and the Believers Of The Deity.
Dystopian Myths — Popularized by The Days Union, Dystopian Myths are myths that are set in a Dystopian world. Many but not all Dystopian Myths are typically set in an urban or futuristic world, and tend to use a realistic style. Popular examples of these are The Days Union and PlaguedInformant.
Kindergarten Myths — Popularized by Grocery Gang, Kindergarten Myths are myths with a childish theme and are often surreal. Kindergarten Myths tend to use an abstract myth style often. Popular examples of this are Grocery Gang and Wanderers Of The Field.
Void Myths — Void Myths are myths with a dark aesthetic theme. This was mainly popularized by Noli and blacksundays. Void Myths often tend to have a darker appearance and often get called "Noli Myths" due to Noli often being a central theme.
Myth Styles
Abstract Myths — Abstract myths is a myth style that can be hard to determine but are mainly myths who use a strange and dream-like style. Examples of popular Abstract myths are Littlenathanial, Modizzhend, Bhindism, and many myths in acrylic aorta. Many stud and trigger myths could also be considered as Abstract myths.
Character Interaction Myths — Character interaction myths are myths that require interaction with the myth user themselves to uncover the story, as opposed to hunting a game. Some myth hunting groups may host events known as "Interrogations" to uncover these types of myths story.
(Note: Note that a character interaction myth will not necessarily have no game to discover some of the story in.)
Exploration Myths — Exploration Myths are myths which use exploration as the main gameplay in their games. While exploration myths may contain some puzzles, they mainly let the player explore and find secrets. Popular examples of these are G0Z, Zergred and Reaperimpaler.
Realistic Myths — Realistic style myths are myths that add an extreme amount of detail to their game, they may also have heavy use of textures and meshes. Myths such as The Days Union and Dystotle use this style.
Stud Myths — Stud Myths are myths who use the (now deprecated) Roblox surface textures in the majority of their game(s). The usage of these textures can either stem from an attempt to replicate older Roblox, or due to stylistic choices. Many stud myths also fall under the Abstract and/or Trigger myth categories.
Trigger Myths — Trigger myths are myths that use touch triggers, click triggers, and word triggers. Trigger myths were made popular by myths like Littlenathanial, Bobbys Here, therulerofnothing and their myth group concinnity().