mythic

Adjective
Synonyms: fabulousmythicalmythologicmythological

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. relating to or having the nature of myth“a novel of almost mythic consequence”
  2. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity“mythical centaurs”“the fabulous unicorn”Synonyms: fabulousmythicalmythologicmythological
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]

Hengist and Horsa, Vortigern and Rowena, Arthur and Mordred, are mythical persons, whose very existence may be questioned. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]

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