mythological

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adjective myth·o·log·i·cal \ ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl \

variants: or less commonly mythologic play \-jik\

Definition of mythological

1 :of or relating to mythology or myths :dealt with in mythology

2 :lacking factual basis or historical validity :mythical, fabulous

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mythologically

play \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Recent Examples of mythological from the Web

Moving on to the gallery of titillation is a room full of amorous encounters that when originally created were presented as mythological moments.

— gaile robinson, star-telegram, "Kimbell’s ‘Casanova’ follows the seducer’s trail through Europe – adult-only art and all," 30 Aug. 2017
But mythological special effects were, sadly, too primitive for Narcissus to ever actually get it on with himself, much to the dissatisfaction of legions of Greek citizens waiting for an exciting installment in their oral tradition.

— eric thurm, GQ, "Hot Summer 2017 Trend: Actors Making Out With Themselves," 30 Aug. 2017
Quentin has come to reawaken Genie’s true self, train up her mythological skills, and tag-team to kick yaoguai booty back behind bars.

— katie ward beim-esche, The Christian Science Monitor, "'The Epic Crush of Genie Lo' is young adult author F.C. Yee's laugh-out-loud debut," 23 Aug. 2017
In a lightly fictionalized and heavily stratified India on the brink of a civil war, our heroines are seeking Ganesha's Tusk, a relic with huge religious and semi-mythological significance to the country's Hindu population.

— kyle orland, Ars Technica, "Uncharted: Lost Legacy," 17 Aug. 2017
Heritage Works: To explore historical, mythological and aspirational representations of the human body by bringing in choreographers to cocreate two new works with the community.

— detroit free press staff, Detroit Free Press, "2017 Detroit Knight Arts Challenge finalists announced," 14 Aug. 2017
Returning artist Manisha Mishra of India said the new category freed her to transfer ornate paintings of mythological scenes to much larger canvases and three-dimensional busts of humans and animals.

— morgan lee, Detroit Free Press, "Folk art market endures amid shifting U.S. immigration policy," 12 July 2017
Yet now Nina Gold, the casting director for show, seems to agree with his view of this mythological world.

— ella ceron, Teen Vogue, "'Game of Thrones' Casting Director Responds to Lack of Diverse Actors on Show," 12 July 2017
Returning artist Manisha Mishra of India says the new category freed her to transfer ornate paintings of mythological scenes to much larger canvases and three-dimensional busts of humans and animals.

— morgan lee, The Seattle Times, "Folk art market endures amid shifting US immigration policy," 11 July 2017

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