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Mythological vs Mythical - What's the difference?

mythological | mythical |

As adjectives the difference between mythological and mythical

is that mythological is of, or relating to myths or mythology while mythical is existing in myth.

mythological

English

Adjective

(-)
  • of, or relating to myths or mythology
  • legendary
  • (colloquial) imaginary, fabulous

    • Derived terms

    * mythologically

    See also

    * mythical

    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