Story of gods and heroes (4)

I believe the answer is:

myth

(Other definitions for myth that I've seen before include "Delusion" , "don't believe a word of it!" , "Widely held misconception" , "A US president; a UK PM" , "Traditional story not based on fact" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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