mythological

[mith-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmɪθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/

adjective

of or pertaining to mythology.

imaginary; fictitious.

Also, mythologic.

Origin

1605-15; < Late Latin mȳthologic(us) < Greek mȳthologikós (see mythology, -ic) + -al¹

Related forms

mythologically, adverb

nonmythologic, adjective

nonmythological, adjective

nonmythologically, adverb

unmythological, adjective

unmythologically, adverb

Can be confused

mythical, mythological.

Examples from the web for mythological

The frenzy has its origins in a handful of fictional, mythological, and downright confused ideas.
Every society has its own mythological expressions of the human urge to fly.
Her desiccated remains are covered with red pigment and bear tattoos of patterns and mythological figures.
He also seems to think, curiously enough, that he himself is not a mythological writer.
He also painted a number of biblical and mythological pictures as well as an occasional portrait.

British Dictionary definitions for mythological

/ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

of or relating to mythology

mythical

Derived Forms

mythologically, adverb

Word Origin and History for mythological

adj.

1610s, from Late Latin mythologicus, from Greek mythologikos "versed in legendary lore," from mythologia (see mythology). Related: Mythologically.