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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMythical Being
/ˈmɪθɪkəl ˈbiːɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A creature or entity that exists in mythology or folklore, often possessing supernatural powers.
"In many cultures, a dragon is considered a mythical being that symbolizes power and wisdom." - 2
An imaginary or fictional character that embodies the qualities of mythological narratives.
"The unicorn is a mythical being often associated with purity and grace."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mythical' derives from the Greek word 'mythos', meaning 'story' or 'tale', combined with 'being', which comes from the Old English 'beon', meaning 'to be' or 'exist'. The concept evolved through various cultures, often representing supernatural entities in folklore and mythology.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mythical Being" is said worldwide
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Être mythique
Transliteration: Eh-truh mee-teek
"Le dragon est un être mythique dans de nombreuses cultures."
Mythisches Wesen
Transliteration: Mü-ti-sches Vee-zen
"Das Einhorn ist ein mythisches Wesen, das Reinheit symbolisiert."
Essere mitologico
Transliteration: Es-se-re mi-to-lo-gi-co
"Il drago è un essere mitologico che rappresenta il potere."
Ser mítico
Transliteration: Ser mí-ti-co
"El unicornio es un ser mítico que simboliza la pureza."
Ser mítico
Transliteration: Ser mí-ti-co
"O dragão é um ser mítico em muitas culturas."
पौराणिक प्राणी
Transliteration: Paurāṇik prāṇī
"नाग एक पौराणिक प्राणी है जो शक्ति का प्रतीक है।"
神话生物
Transliteration: Shénhuà shēngwù
"龙是许多文化中的神话生物。"
신화적 존재
Transliteration: Sinhwajeok jonjae
"드래곤은 많은 문화에서 신화적 존재로 여겨진다."
神話的存在
Transliteration: Shinwa-teki sonzai
"ドラゴンは多くの文化で神話的存在と見なされています。"
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