Mythological: meaning, definitions and examples

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mythological

 

[ ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to myths

Relating to or found in myths; of, relating to, or characteristic of mythology.

Synonyms

legendary, mythic, mythical

Examples of usage

  • Mythological creatures like unicorns and dragons are often featured in fantasy literature.
  • The ancient Greeks had a rich mythological tradition, with gods and heroes playing key roles in their stories.
Context #2 | Adjective

existing only in myths

Existing only in myth; purely imaginary.

Synonyms

fictional, imaginary, unreal

Examples of usage

  • The mythological land of Atlantis has captured the imagination of many throughout history.
  • Her powers were said to be mythological, capable of bending reality to her will.

Translations

Translations of the word "mythological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mitológico

🇮🇳 पौराणिक

🇩🇪 mythologisch

🇮🇩 mitologi

🇺🇦 міфологічний

🇵🇱 mitologiczny

🇯🇵 神話的 (しんわてき)

🇫🇷 mythologique

🇪🇸 mitológico

🇹🇷 mitolojik

🇰🇷 신화적인

🇸🇦 أسطوري

🇨🇿 mytologický

🇸🇰 mytologický

🇨🇳 神话的

🇸🇮 mitološki

🇮🇸 goðsagnakenndur

🇰🇿 мифологиялық

🇬🇪 მითოლოგიური

🇦🇿 mitoloji

🇲🇽 mitológico

Word origin

The word 'mythological' is derived from the noun 'mythology', which comes from the Greek word 'muthologia', meaning 'a story' or 'a tale of the gods'. Myths have been an integral part of human culture for centuries, serving as ways to explain natural phenomena, teach moral lessons, and provide entertainment. The study of mythology has been an important field in various academic disciplines, including literature, anthropology, and religion.

See also: myth, mythic, mythical, mythicism, mythology, mythos, myths.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,915, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.