(Widely believed) fiction (4)

I believe the answer is:

myth

(Other definitions for myth that I've seen before include "Legend; fable" , "Illusion" , "Ancient story" , "Fancy" , "false interpretation?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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