mythopoeic
[mith-uh-pee-ik]
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adjective
of or relating to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths.
Also myth·o·po·et·ic [mith-uh-poh-et-ik] /ˌmɪθ ə poʊˈɛt ɪk/.
Origin of mythopoeic
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The early Greek physicists thought that mythopoeic men had been physicists.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion, Vol. 1Andrew Lang
The believer reasoned from his own prejudiced and mythopoeic conception of people whom he disliked.
Magic and ReligionAndrew Lang
A somewhat higher stage of mythopoeic development is represented by peoples of Oceania and North America.
Introduction to the History of ReligionsCrawford Howell Toy
Nevertheless, even in the mythopoeic tales there is a kindred character.
The Divine Adventure etc. (Works vol. 4)Fiona Macleod
Symonds treats it as an allegory in harmony with the mythopoeic genius of Greek poetry.
Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral DramaWalter W. Greg
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