mythical

mythical
or mythic adjective Date: 1669 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
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3. (usually mythic) having qualities suitable to myth ; legendary <
the twilight of a mythic professional career — Clayton Riley
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Synonyms: see fictitiousmythically adverb

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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