Myth propagated to promote social harmony, in Plato's "Republic" Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 31, 2020 · 109-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 31, 2020 · 109-Across · 8 letters
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A myth or untruth, often of a religious nature, commonly propagated by an elite to maintain social harmony or to advance an agenda.
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