mythically
As in legends
Mythically means in a manner relating to myth or legend.
Something described mythically is framed as part of ancient stories or folklore: The island was mythically home to immortal beings.
It can also mean in an exaggerated or legendary way, beyond what's real or proven: a mythically difficult exam, He's mythically bad at directions.
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- griffinLegendary eagle-lion hybrid
- chimeraUnrealistic fantasy or hybrid
hydra · pegasus · centaur · minotaur · basilisk · kraken · thunderbird · kitsune
One admired for courage
- questSeeking journey for something
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- valiantCourageously determined
legendary · epic · saga · monomyth · Homeric · champion · feats · labors
Supernatural beings worshipped
- goddessesDivine feminine beings
- deityWorshipped supernatural being
- pantheonAll gods of a religion
- oracleAuthoritative wisdom source
prophecy · sacred · celestial · immortal · titan · demigod · nymphs · muses
Existing from the start
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- antediluvianExtremely old or obsolete
- prehistoricBefore documented civilization
archaic · bygone · immemorial · origins · genesis · yore · venerable · hoary
Traditional oral narratives
- oralOf the mouth
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- shamanismMediation between worlds
- totemsSpiritual clan symbols
spirits · ancestors · trickster · storytelling · tribal · rituals · ceremonies · ethnology
dragon
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- griffinLegendary eagle-lion hybrid
chimera · hydra · pegasus · centaur · minotaur · basilisk · kraken · thunderbird · kitsune · naga
hero
One admired for courage
- questSeeking journey for something
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
valiant · legendary · epic · saga · monomyth · Homeric · champion · feats · labors · trials
gods
Supernatural beings worshipped
oracle · prophecy · sacred · celestial · immortal · titan · demigod · nymphs · muses · sirens
primordial
Existing from the start
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- antediluvianExtremely old or obsolete
prehistoric · archaic · bygone · immemorial · origins · genesis · yore · venerable · hoary · forgotten
folktales
Traditional oral narratives
- oralOf the mouth
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- shamanismMediation between worlds
totems · spirits · ancestors · trickster · storytelling · tribal · rituals · ceremonies · ethnology · archetypes
mythicallyfactually
In accordance with reality
actually · really · verifiably · demonstrably · provably
mythicallyliterally
In exact terms
prosaically · mundanely · realistically · matter-of-factly · plainly
- mythical beastsImaginary animals from lore
- mythical creaturesImaginary beings from folklore
- mythical figuresCharacters from traditional stories
- mythical landFictional territory from legend
- mythical beingsImaginary entities from folklore
- mythical heroFictional protagonist of lore