Mythopoeic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /mɪθə(ÊŠ)ˈpiːɪk/

Origin

From Hellenistic Ancient Greek μυθοποιία ("mythopoeia") + -ic.

Full definition of mythopoeic

Adjective

1. Giving rise to myths; pertaining to the creation of myth.
• 1946, Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, I.25:No other fully historical hero has furnished such a perfect opportunity for the mythopoeic faculty.