mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous
mythologically adverb

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Grateful Dead At 60 years and still truckin’, the Grateful Dead—whose original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bobby Weir were in attendance—is mythological in its organic cultivation of community and the live show experience. Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024 The new film also relies heavily on the mythological imagery of angry goddesses - in this case ‘Gangamma Thalli’, the Hindu goddess believed to be the sister of Venkateshwara Balaji, mother of Lord Parashuram, and the protector of the region. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Gerth: The German mythological creature, Krampus, has been around for centuries but only recently made his way to America. Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024 Researchers have since determined that many of the mound systems, in fact, resemble the clan systems and spirit animals used by Indigenous tribes today, like the Thunderbird and Water Panther, mythological animal-like supernatural beings. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mythological 

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mythological was in 1614

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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