mythic

Modifies a noun

• motif: A single mythical idea can be expressed in many different ways, and can be interwoven with other mythic motifs.
• hero: As Stephen Jay Gould says: ' America is too young for mythic heroes.
• tale: It is intentionally a mythic tale of courage, says Director Terry George.
• proportion: From here on he becomes exaggerated into mythic proportions.
• creature: Also collections built around fairies, angels, mythic creatures, Celtic art, fairy tales, dragons, and others.
• status: Irish Steve had achieved mythic status in the capital, a rolling soul famous for being himself.

Modifying Another Word

• almost: Hill makes inspired use of Bronson's laconic, unemotional style of acting to provide an almost mythic celebration of the honorable fighting hero.