What is a psychomyth?

Question: What is a psychomyth!?

Found in a philosophy reading in regards to utilitarianism: Ursula le Guin: The ones who walk away from OmelasWww@QuestionHome@Com

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The word is a blend of psyche and myth!. Our psyche being what we think we are!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I don't remember the term from the story!. On the internet they are saying that using the child as a psychological prop in behavioral conditioning, is using her as a psychomyth!.

I love that story!.Www@QuestionHome@Com