mythological

adjective

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

variants or less commonly mythologic

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-jik 

1

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

2

: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous

mythologically

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of mythological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The unorthodox updo included a nod to the Greek mythological character Medusa, complete with a knotted snake adorned on the back of Yai’s head. —Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026

It is generally agreed that Helen, the woman of matchless beauty who indirectly caused the Trojan War by eloping with (or being abducted by) the Trojan prince Paris, belongs to the realm of fiction and not fact, as do Achilles and other mythological figures. —Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026

Visually, the production draws on the oil-painting aesthetic associated with 19th-century artist Raja Ravi Varma, framing mythological tableaux in a style that bridges classical Indian iconography with large-format spectacle. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

The story introduces many elements of Persian mythological culture, making the game both educational and fun. —George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mythological

• analogical
• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological