mythological

[ mith-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to mythology.
2. imaginary; fictitious.

mythological

/ ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to mythology
2. mythical

Derived Forms

• ˌmythoˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• mytho·logi·cal·ly adverb
• nonmyth·o·logic adjective
• nonmyth·o·logi·cal adjective
• nonmyth·o·logi·cal·ly adverb
• unmyth·o·logi·cal adjective
• unmyth·o·logi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of mythological¹

1605–15; < Late Latin mȳthologic ( us ) < Greek mȳthologikós ( mythology, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Lucy Liu is at least adept at playing the stern director of the organization for controlling mythological entities and creatures.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 90,000 people follow her online content all about Cornish and Welsh folklore, with typical videos introducing her audience to a mythological figure by sharing stories and illustrations about them.

From BBC

“Memnon” deserves praise not only for resurrecting a too little-known mythological figure but also for being as at home in the ancient world as in our own.

From Los Angeles Times

McCraney, who translates buried anguish into monologues of rough delicacy rarely found outside the plays of August Wilson, finds the mythological patterns in lives that have been underrepresented and uncompassionately seen.

From Los Angeles Times

Can she break out of the mythological trap of female victimization?

From Los Angeles Times