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Mythical or Mystical - What's the difference?

mythical | mystical |

As adjectives the difference between mystical and mythical

is that mystical is relating to mystics or mysticism while mythical is existing in myth.

mythical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Existing in myth.
  • (by extension) Not real; false or fabricated.
  • Synonyms

    * mythic * legendary

    Derived terms

    * mythicality * mythicalness

    See also

    * mythological

    mystical

    English

    Alternative forms

    * mysticall (obsolete) * mystickal (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to mystics or mysticism.
  • Having a spiritual significance that transcends human understanding.
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  • Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.