1.
[syn: fabulous, mythic, mythical, mythologic, mythological]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Mythic \Myth"ic\, Mythical \Myth"ic*al\, a. [L. mythicus, Gr. ?.
See Myth.]
Of or relating to myths; described in a myth; of the nature
of a myth; fabulous; imaginary; fanciful; mythological. --
Myth"ic*al*ly, adv.
[1913 Webster]
The mythic turf where danced the nymphs. --Mrs.
Browning.
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Hengist and Horsa, Vortigern and Rowena, Arthur and
Mordred, are mythical persons, whose very existence may
be questioned. --Macaulay.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
mythical
adj 1: based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking
factual basis or historical validity; "mythical
centaurs"; "the fabulous unicorn" [syn: fabulous,
mythic, mythical, mythologic, mythological]