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mythical
Belonging to myth or having the characteristics of a myth; legendary.
Drachen und Einhörner sind mythische Wesen, die in vielen alten Geschichten vorkommen.
Dragons and unicorns are mythical creatures that appear in many old stories.
legendary
In a figurative sense: legendary, famous, or surrounded by a special aura.
Der Club Berghain hat in der Technoszene einen fast mythischen Ruf.
The club Berghain has an almost legendary reputation in the techno scene.
The adjective 'mythisch' (mythical) is derived directly from the noun 'der Mythos' (myth). It describes something that has the characteristics of a myth or comes from a myth.
Die Geschichte des Unternehmens ist von vielen Mythen umgeben.
The company's history is surrounded by many myths.
In its literal meaning, 'mythisch' (mythical) is often combined with nouns that refer to myths and legends. Common combinations are 'mythische Wesen' (mythical creatures), 'mythische Gestalten' (mythical figures), 'mythische Orte' (mythical places), or 'mythische Erzählungen' (mythical stories).
Die alten Griechen erzählten sich Geschichten über mythische Helden.
The ancient Greeks told each other stories about mythical heroes.
In a figurative sense, 'mythisch' (legendary) is used for present-day people, places, or events that have legendary status. It is often softened by adverbs such as 'fast' (almost) or 'geradezu' (practically, downright).
Die Entstehungsgeschichte der Firma hat einen fast mythischen Charakter.
The company's origin story has an almost legendary character.
mystical
Something seems mystisch when it appears mysterious, spiritual, or supernatural. Mythisch, on the other hand, is used when a figure or story belongs to a myth or seems legendary. A mysterious atmosphere is therefore mystisch, while a figure from an old legend is mythisch.
In der alten Sage erscheint im Wald eine mythische Gestalt.
In the old legend, a mythical figure appears in the forest.
Im Nebel wirkte die Gestalt im Wald mystisch und unerklärlich.
In the fog, the figure in the forest seemed mystical and inexplicable.
