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myth⋅i⋅cal

[mith-i-kuhl]
–adjective
1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
2. dealt with in myth, as a prehistoric period.
3. dealing with myths, as writing.
4. existing only in myth, as a person.
5. without foundation in fact; imaginary; fictitious: The explanation was entirely mythical.
Also, mythic.


Origin:
1670–80; < LL mȳthicus < Gk mȳthikós of myths (see myth, -ic ) + -al 1


myth⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
myth⋅i⋅cal⋅ness, noun
myth·i·cal   (mĭth'ĭ-kəl)   
adj.  
  1. Of or existing in myth: the mythical unicorn.
  2. Imaginary; fictitious.
  3. often mythic Of, relating to, or having the nature of a myth: a novel of profound, almost mythic consequence.
myth'i·cal·ly adv.

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. -- Myth"ic*al*ly, adv.

The mythic turf where danced the nymphs. --Mrs. Browning.

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