gastromyth

Meanings

• noun

  A myth or belief related to gastronomy or the study of food and its preparation.

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Variants

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gastrolith , gastroliths

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'gastron' meaning stomach and 'mythos' meaning story or myth.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gastromyth' was popularized in the culinary world by the French chef Brillat-Savarin in the 19th century.

2. Some believe that the first recorded gastromyth was the ancient Greek belief that certain foods could improve one's mood or emotional state.

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Related Concepts

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1. Food folklore: The study of beliefs, myths, and traditions surrounding food and its preparation.

2. Culinary history: The study of the historical development of food and cooking techniques.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gastromyth' has been used to describe stories or beliefs surrounding food and its cultural significance. For instance, in the novel 'Like Water for Chocolate' by Laura Esquivel, the protagonist's emotions are expressed through her cooking, creating a mythical connection between food and emotion.

How to Memorize "gastromyth"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a story or myth being told around a table filled with food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gastromyth' with the idea of a delicious story or belief surrounding food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek roots 'gastron' and 'mythos' to help remember the definition.

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