When a word has two different meanings, the less widely known of the two, often becomes forgotten or discarded. If asked for the definition of a myth, you would proceed to describe an old story or legend that describes some phenomenon with supernatural elements, often used in relation to Mythology. The less common use of the word “myth” is to express a largely held belief or perception that is false or distorted fact. “The great enemy of the truth” as John F. Kennedy defines it just before telling the students of Yale University “We enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” As one of the most quotable and influential lines of his commencement speech, it was not only important in Kennedy’s life as Commander in Chief but
