mythic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or having the nature of myth
    • a novel of almost mythic consequence
  2. adjective satellite based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
    mythological; fabulous; mythical; mythologic.
    • mythical centaurs
    • the fabulous unicorn

WordNet

Myth"ic, Myth"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Mythic
  • Mythical
)
Etymology
L. mythicus, Gr. . See Myth.
Definitions
  1. Of or relating to myths; described in a myth; of the nature of a myth; fabulous; imaginary; fanciful. -- Myth"ic*al*ly, adv.
    The mythic turf where danced the nymphs. Mrs. Browning.
    Hengist and Horsa, Vortigern and Rowena, Arthur and Mordred, are mythical persons, whose very existence may be questioned. Macaulay.

Webster 1913