{ } a. [ L. mythologicus: cf. F. mytholigique. ] 1. Of or pertaining to mythology or to myths; as, mythological creatures. -- Myth`o*log"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
2. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; mythical; fabulous. Syn. -- fabulous, mythic, mythical. [WordNet 1.5]
[とうてつ, toutetsu](n) (1) (arch) tao-tie (mythological Chinese creature engraved on bronzeware during the Shang & Zhou dynasties); (2) (used as a metaphor for a) brutal person; (3) coveting of wealth (property, etc.)[Add to Longdo]