mythological
Americanadjective
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of or relating to mythology
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mythical
Other Word Forms
- mythologically adverb
- nonmythologic adjective
- nonmythological adjective
- nonmythologically adverb
- unmythological adjective
- unmythologically adverb
Etymology
Origin of mythological
1605–15; < Late Latin mȳthologic ( us ) < Greek mȳthologikós ( mythology, -ic ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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While cattle dominate Ireland's mythological traditions, goats tend to appear in local customs, place names, and seasonal practices.
From Science Daily
Founded by storyteller Anant Pai after he noticed children on a quiz show knew more about Greek gods than their own mythological heroes, ACK quickly became a cultural touchstone.
From Barron's
Chava is a newly born golem—a mythological, biddable creature originating in Jewish folklore—without a master.
In the center of the second story is an oval arch, featuring the mythological Pan and his flutes, the god of nature and the wild.
From Literature
Warren Buffett once called him a Cassandra—the mythological Trojan priestess whose grim prophecies were ignored.
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