Mythological

Mythological
Mythologic Myth`o*log"ic, Mythological Myth`o*log"ic*al, a. [L. mythologicus: cf. F. mytholigique.] 1. Of or pertaining to mythology or to myths; as, mythological creatures. -- {Myth`o*log"ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

2. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; mythical; fabulous.

Syn: fabulous, mythic, mythical. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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