adjective
lacking factual basis or historical validity
a mythical account attributes the founding of the city to Noah
Synonyms: fabulous, legendary, mythological
Related Word: fictional, fictitious, fictive, imaginary, supposititious, unreal; fanciful, fantastic, visionary; created, invented
Contrasted words: actual, real, true; authentic, genuine, veritable; truthful, veracious, verisimilar
Antonyms: historical