mythical

Example Sentences

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When she finds a therapist who is, like her, of Mexican heritage, the women decide that Alejandra is possessed by La Llorona, a mythical spirit also known as “The Crying Woman.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Because rice is such a deeply ingrained part of so many cultures, it takes on this mythical quality; it is not the thing you should be using the shortcut for.”

From Seattle Times

There you will learn how giants, two-headed serpents and other mythical beings shaped the land you see.

From Seattle Times

Claim to Fame: Mr. Nguyen is a Vietnamese American artist who depicts friends, lovers and mythical creatures in the tradition of Italian Renaissance painters.

From New York Times

There are those who hunt the mythical beings to use their ancestral powers for warfare, while others, seemingly more benevolent, wish to put them on display at a theme park under the pretense of safety.

From Los Angeles Times