Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mythopoeic

adjective

/ˌmɪθəˈpiːɪk/

Definition

Relating to the creation of myths or myth-making.

Examples

The author’s mythopoeic style brought an entire world of imagination to life.
Many ancient cultures had mythopoeic stories that explained natural phenomena and human existence.

Meaning

Mythopoeic refers to the ability to create or invoke new myths, often involving imaginative storytelling that embodies deeper truths or cultural narratives.