mythological

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

variants: or less commonly mythologic play \-jik\

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

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

Sylphs are not human beings but mythological creatures — and the white filmy tutu emphasized their unearthly, gravity-defying quality.

— rhonda garelick, The Cut, "Carrie Bradshaw’s Tutu Paradox," 1 June 2018
The pair discussed many topics, among them the mythological influences on Lucas’s original film trilogy, the stages of a classical hero’s journey and the importance of ancient beliefs in modern times.

— jennifer vineyard, New York Times, "The Best TV Shows and Movies New to Netflix, Amazon and More in June," 1 June 2018
Scorpios are associated with the phoenix, the mythological creature who rises from the ashes.

— aliza kelly faragher, Allure, "What June's Scorpio Horoscope Means for You," 29 May 2018
Hence the mascot of the festival, Prometheus, the mythological Titan who stole fire from the gods and granted it to man.

— zachary lewis, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra seeks deeper meaning in Beethoven with 'The Prometheus Project' (preview)," 4 May 2018
Ignoring her own desire to write, Emer works as Con's unpaid assistant on his research about the intermingling of religious and mythological beliefs brought to America over the years.

— ron charles, chicagotribune.com, "As a novelist, David Duchovny is no Sean Penn," 3 May 2018
There are half-naked lovers, fishing cupids, chariots pulled by horse-size birds, elephants and ostriches and stags, mythological animals —and women in bikinis batting a ball.

— alice short, latimes.com, "Avoiding pain and finding only pleasure in Sicily," 27 May 2018
There might not be some mythological magic to me as a human being, but there is a reason I am drawn to spirals, to spinning things, to the disruptive nature of story, and to speaking out.

— krista stevens, Longreads, "Terese Marie Mailhot on the Personal Cost of Speaking Out Against Racism," 22 May 2018
Fired up like the project's mythological namesake, the conductor plainly has both a vision for each symphony and the drive to realize it.

— zachary lewis, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra's 'Prometheus Project' gets off to fiery start: review," 11 May 2018

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