Mythological vs Apocryphal - What's the difference?
mythological | apocryphal | Related terms |
of, or relating to myths or mythology
legendary
(colloquial) imaginary, fabulous
Of, or pertaining to, the .
Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.
Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.
As adjectives the difference between mythological and apocryphal
is that mythological is of, or relating to myths or mythology while apocryphal is of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.mythological
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(-)Derived terms
* mythologicallySee also
* mythicalapocryphal
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(en adjective)- Many scholars consider the stories of the monk Teilo to be apocryphal .
- There is an apocryphal tale of a little boy plugging the dike with his finger.