MYTHICAL
fabulous, mythic, mythical, mythologic, mythological
(adjective) based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; “mythical centaurs”; “the fabulous unicorn”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
mythical (comparative more mythical, superlative most mythical)
Existing in myth.
(by extension) Not real; false or fabricated.
Synonyms
• mythic
• legendary
Source: Wiktionary
Myth"ic, Myth"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. mythicus, Gr. Myth.]
Definition: Of or relating to myths; described in a myth; of the nature of a myth; fabulous; imaginary; fanciful.
– Myth"ic*al*ly, adv. The mythic turf where danced the nymphs. Mrs. Browning. Hengist and Horsa, Vortigern and Rowena, Arthur and Mordred, are mythical persons, whose very existence may be questioned. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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