mythological
gb/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ us/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
relating to myths or mythology
about myths and mythology
Schéma d’usage :
mythological [noun]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often use mythological to mean simply “false” (as in “a myth”); in that sense, English usually uses mythical or untrue instead.
Synonymes
mythic (Often more literary and broader in tone; can suggest a grand or symbolic quality.)
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myth-related (More explicit and informal; less common as a single adjective.)
Antonymes
historical (Based on real past events rather than traditional myths.)
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factual (Based on verifiable facts rather than myth.)
Collocations
mythological stories
|mythological themes
|mythological motifs
|mythological tradition
|mythological origins
|mythological research
|mythological scholarship
|mythological narrative
|mythological symbolism
|mythological references
Thèmes
literature
|history
|culture
|education
Exemples
- The course covers mythological themes in ancient Greek literature.
- She writes essays on mythological symbolism in Renaissance art.
- The museum has a section devoted to mythological stories from different cultures.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I like mythological stories.
- We studied mythological characters in class.
adjective
B2
property
2
described in traditional myths
from mythology; found in old myths
Schéma d’usage :
mythological [creature/being/figure/place]
Erreur fréquente :
Mythological is often interchangeable with mythical in phrases like “mythological creature,” but mythological more specifically means “from mythology,” not just “imaginary.”
Synonymes
mythical (Often means “imaginary/legendary” in general, not necessarily tied to a specific mythology.)
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legendary (Can refer to legends or famous stories; not limited to mythology.)
Antonymes
real (Actually existing in the world, not only in myths.)
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historical (Recorded as part of history rather than mythology.)
Collocations
mythological creature
|mythological figure
|mythological hero
|mythological monster
|mythological beast
|mythological god
|mythological goddess
|mythological realm
|mythological underworld
|mythological pantheon
Thèmes
literature
|culture
|fantasy
Exemples
- The book includes mythological creatures like centaurs and sirens.
- Athena is a mythological figure associated with wisdom and war.
- The game is set in a mythological underworld inspired by Norse stories.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A dragon is a mythological creature.
- Zeus is a mythological god.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
mythological
API
GB/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
US/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
myth - o - lo - gic - al (5 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: mythological
Famille de mots
Expressions
mythological creature
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
creature from mythology
an imaginary being from old myths
Exemples
- The artist painted a mythological creature with wings and a lion’s body.
- Children’s books often include mythological creatures from many cultures.
- The exhibit compares mythological creatures in Greek and Egyptian stories.
mythological figure
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
character from mythology
a character from mythology
Exemples
- Hercules is a mythological figure known for his strength.
- The novel reimagines several mythological figures in a modern city.
- She chose a mythological figure as the subject of her sculpture.
mythological god
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
god in mythology
a god from mythology
Exemples
- Thor is a mythological god in Norse tradition.
- The painting shows a mythological god holding a lightning bolt.
- The story begins with a mythological god making a promise to a mortal.
mythological hero
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl hˈɪɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
hero from a myth
a hero in an old myth
Exemples
- Odysseus is a mythological hero famous for his long journey home.
- The comic book borrows traits from mythological heroes and modern superheroes.
- Many mythological heroes face tests that reveal their character.
mythological references
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɹˈɛfɚənsɪz/
fixed phrase
mentions of myth characters/stories
mentions of myths in a text or artwork
Exemples
- The poem is full of mythological references that are easy to miss.
- The director uses mythological references to add depth to the story.
- Students highlighted mythological references in the novel during discussion.
mythological tradition
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl tɹədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
set of myths in a culture
the myths of a culture
Exemples
- The author draws on the mythological tradition of West Africa.
- Comparing mythological traditions can reveal shared themes across cultures.
- The lecture explored the mythological tradition behind the festival.