mythical realms

Imaginary fantasy worlds

Mythical realms are imaginary worlds found in mythology, fantasy, and folklore—places like Olympus, Valhalla, or Middle-earth.

The phrase describes settings governed by magic or divine forces rather than natural law: The novel transports readers to mythical realms where dragons still fly.

In figurative use, any domain of pure imagination or impossibility: His promises exist only in mythical realms.

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portal · Avalon · Ginnungagap · ancient prophecies · lost city · Asgard · other world · Tír na nÓg · eternal youth · Narnia · Atlantis · Lemuria · Tartarus · Neverland · floating island · Hades · Valhalla · Elysium

Opposites
ontological status

mythical realmsphysical world

Tangible realm of matter

earthly realm · terra firma · known world · the here and now · solid ground

epistemological grounding

mythical realmsarchaeological sites

Preserved historical excavation zones

geographic coordinates

narrative function

mythical realmssuburban neighborhoods

Residential areas outside cities

office buildings · strip malls

Family

myth, realm, mythic, mythos

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G