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Define the word mythic

"Mythic" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Mythic \Myth"ic\, Mythical \Myth"ic*al\, a. [L. mythicus, Gr. ?.
   See Myth.]
   Of or relating to myths; described in a myth; of the nature
   of a myth; fabulous; imaginary; fanciful; mythological. --
   Myth"ic*al*ly, adv.
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         The mythic turf where danced the nymphs. --Mrs.
                                                  Browning.
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         Hengist and Horsa, Vortigern and Rowena, Arthur and
         Mordred, are mythical persons, whose very existence may
         be questioned.                           --Macaulay.
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"mythic" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

mythic
     adj 1: relating to or having the nature of myth; "a novel of almost
            mythic consequence"
     2: based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual
        basis or historical validity; "mythical centaurs"; "the
        fabulous unicorn" [syn: fabulous, mythical, mythologic,
         mythological]