mythical
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They are widely referred to as "heavenly horses" -- a moniker based on a legend about an Akhal-Teke horse beating a falcon in a mythical race.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
On nights like those, the Curry Mile is transformed into a "mythical" place, Salam says.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Among the discoveries is a copy of a well-known regnal list that records both mythical and historical rulers.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Hansen chose patterned terra-cotta tile from Foothill Tile & Stone Co. in Pasadena for the walls, and just outside, she used wallpaper from House of Hackney with mythical animals.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
When two strangers in a tribal society want to trade, they will often establish trust by appealing to a common god, mythical ancestor or totem animal.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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