mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmi-thi-kəl 
variants
or mythic
1
: based on or described in a myth especially as contrasted with history
2
usually mythical
: existing only in the imagination : fictitious, imaginary
constructed a mythical all-star team
3
usually mythic
: having qualities suitable to myth : legendary
the twilight of a mythic professional career—
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Hercules was a mythical hero who was half man and half god.
gods fighting in a mythical battle in the sky
The sportswriters picked a mythical all-star team.
The benefits of the new policy proved to be mythical.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
The mythical creature is said to be the origin of the first Vietnamese people.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
The plot of the game, which takes place in a mythical realm known as the Lands Between, revolves around the Elden Ring, a powerful artifact that has been shattered, plunging the Lands Between into war and chaos.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
In Epic Universe’s Berk, guests can interact with Toothless and other dragons, characters from the film and may even see mythical beasts flying overhead.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythical. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmith-i-kəl
variants
or mythic
1
: based on, described in, or being a myth
Hercules is a mythical hero
2
: existing only in the imagination : imaginary
the author created a mythical town
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