mythological
Americanadjective
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of or relating to mythology
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mythical
Other Word Forms
- mythologically adverb
- nonmythologic adjective
- nonmythological adjective
- nonmythologically adverb
- unmythological adjective
- unmythologically adverb
Etymology
Origin of mythological
1605–15; < Late Latin mȳthologic ( us ) < Greek mȳthologikós ( mythology, -ic ) + -al 1
Explanation
Anything mythological is related to a fable, legend, or other traditional story. As much as some of us don’t want to admit it, mythological creatures aren't real. A mythology is a collection of traditional stories about characters such as deities, heroes, and fanciful creatures. Anything related to a mythology is mythological. Creatures such as unicorns and the Kraken are mythological, as are elves, dragons, and goblins. This word applies to beings and events that can't be verified by facts. Something mythological can also be described as mythic, mythical, or mythologic.
Vocabulary lists containing mythological
Reading: Literature - Middle School
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Reading: Literature - High School
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Example Sentences
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Founded by storyteller Anant Pai after he noticed children on a quiz show knew more about Greek gods than their own mythological heroes, ACK quickly became a cultural touchstone.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
It’s a dazzling assembly of portraits and self-portraits, scenes of everyday life, and the occasional religious or mythological theme.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
"In the early days, I had eight or nine of them, and I named each of them after mythological creatures," Pasca said.
From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025
Playwrights addressed the polis not by dramatizing current events but by recasting tales from the mythological and historic past to sharpen critical thinking on contemporary concerns.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025
But Henrietta’s cells weren’t merely surviving, they were growing with mythological intensity.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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