Mythologic (Adjective)
Meaning
Based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; "mythical centaurs"; "the fabulous unicorn".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mythologic creatures of ancient Greece continue to capture the imagination of people around the world.
- The story of Atlantis is a mythologic tale that has been passed down for centuries, but its existence has never been proven.
- The mythologic beasts depicted in medieval art often symbolized good and evil.
- In many cultures, dragons are considered mythologic creatures with supernatural powers.
- The mythologic hero Hercules was said to have completed twelve impossible tasks set by King Eurystheus.