mythological

[mith-uh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌmɪθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

mythical

Synonyms

WEAK

allegorical chimerical created fabled fabricated fabulous fairy-tale false fanciful fantasy fictitious fictive folkloric imaginary invented legendary made-up mythic mythologic nonexistent pretended storied supposititious traditional unreal untrue visionary whimsical

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

She said that the system, called Aeneas, after a Greek and Roman mythological figure, could accelerate the rate at which historians piece together the past from ancient texts.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

He was the son of a distinguished king, a nephew of two well-known mythological heroines, and the brother of three.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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