mythic
adjective /ˈmɪθɪk/
/ˈmɪθɪk/
- (also mythical)that has become very famous, like somebody/something in a myth synonym legendary
- Scott of the Antarctic was a national hero of mythic proportions.
- a mythic figure
- to achieve mythic status
- (also mythical)existing only in ancient myths
- mythic beasts/heroes
- (also mythical)that does not exist or is not true
- a mythic land of plenty
Word Originmid 17th cent.: via late Latin from Greek muthikos, from muthos ‘myth’.