0 a person, book, etc. that shows that something generally thought to be true is not, in fact, true, or is different from how it is usually described:
He is known in Civil War circles as a myth-buster - a thorough researcher who takes fresh perspectives on traditional conclusions.
He sees himself as a myth buster, and has long argued that economic events are misunderstood.
Levy's book is a myth-buster that sticks to the facts about Crockett's life, including his dark side.
"This study is a myth-buster," Robert Lynch, president and chief executive of Americans for the Arts, said in a statement.
The book is an engaging, witty glimpse into North America's founding, part travelog, part history lesson, part myth buster.
