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  1. Mythical Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    MYTHICAL meaning: 1 : based on or described in a myth; 2 : existing only in the imagination imaginary

  2. Myth | Definition, History, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 10, 2025 · A myth is a symbolic narrative, usually of unknown origin and at least partly traditional, that is especially associated with religious belief. Myths often relate extraordinary …

  3. Greek mythology | Gods, Goddesses, Stories, Names, & History

    Oct 11, 2025 · Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, monsters, and rituals of the ancient Greeks and Classical antiquity. The myths and legends often explained …

  4. Siren | Definition, Legend, & History | Britannica

    Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, monsters, and rituals of the ancient Greeks and Classical antiquity. The myths and legends often explained natural events, …

  5. Sphinx | Definition, History, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 31, 2025 · Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, monsters, and rituals of the ancient Greeks and Classical antiquity. The myths and legends often explained …

  6. mythology - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    Mythology is the rich collection of traditional tales called myths from cultures all over the world. Many myths date back to ancient times. They are stories about how the…

  7. Story, Myth, Definition, Statue, & Facts - Britannica

    Nov 14, 2025 · The Greeks customarily created mythical eponymous heroes to explain the origins of place-names. The story of the rape of the Sabine women was perhaps invented to explain …

  8. Gorgon | Definition, Myth, Story, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 18, 2025 · Gorgon, monster figure in Greek mythology. In early classical art the Gorgons were portrayed as winged female creatures; their hair consisted of snakes, and they were round …

  9. Nymph | Definition, Types, Names, & Facts | Britannica

    Nymph, in Greek mythology, any of a large class of inferior female divinities. The nymphs were usually associated with fertile, growing things, such as trees, or with water. They were not …

  10. Fairy | Origins, Beliefs & Legends | Britannica

    Dec 6, 2024 · fairy, a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having magic powers and dwelling on earth in close relationship with humans.