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mythic

myt·hic

UK/ˈmɪθɪk/ US/ˈmɪθɪk/ rare

adjective

1.

relating to or having the nature of myth

  • “a novel of almost mythic consequence”
2.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

  • “mythical centaurs”
  • “the fabulous unicorn”

Origin

1660s; from Latin mȳthicus or Ancient Greek μυθικός (muthikós); equivalent to myth + -ic.

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