mythical

/miθikəl/
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mythical

The book tells a story about a mythical creature with golden wings.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to or based on myth: Describes something that originates from, is characteristic of, or appears in traditional stories, legends, or myths, often involving gods, heroes, or supernatural beings.
    • Imaginary or fictitious: Describes something that is invented or not real, lacking a basis in fact or historical evidence.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • Dragons are mythical creatures found in stories from many cultures.
    • The ancient city described in the poem is entirely mythical; no archaeological evidence for it exists.
    • She argued that the "golden age" of politics was a mythical concept, not a historical reality.
Advanced Usage
  • "mythical status": Used to describe a level of fame or reputation so great that it seems legendary or beyond ordinary reality.
    • The athlete achieved almost mythical status in his home country after winning the championship.
Variants and Related Words
  • Myth (n): A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
    • The myth of Persephone explains the seasons.
  • Mythological (adj): Similar to "mythical," often used interchangeably, but can more specifically pertain to the systematic study or body of myths.
    • Her research focuses on mythological figures in Greek literature.
  • Mythic (adj): Essentially synonymous with "mythical," often used in a more literary or elevated context.
    • The story has taken on a mythic quality over the centuries.
Synonyms
  • Legendary: Described in or based on legends.
  • Fabulous: Extraordinary, especially as if from a fable.
  • Fictitious: Not real or true; imaginary or fabricated.
Related Phrases
  • Mythical beast/creature: A standard phrase for an animal that exists only in myths (e.g., phoenix, griffin).
    • The quest was to find a mythical beast that could grant wishes.
mythical

The book tells a story about a mythical creature with golden wings.

Adjective
  1. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
    • mythical centaurs
    • the fabulous unicorn

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