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 ( see 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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While cattle dominate Ireland's mythological traditions, goats tend to appear in local customs, place names, and seasonal practices.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
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
Chava is a newly born golem—a mythological, biddable creature originating in Jewish folklore—without a master.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Moyers made a posthumous star out of a literature professor at Sarah Lawrence College with the landmark 1988 PBS series “Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth,” an exploration of religious and mythological archetypes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
The neutral setting, moreover, is in keeping with the mythological subject, which takes place in an indeterminate time and place.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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