mythological figure

collocation in English

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mythological
adjective
uk
/ˌmɪθ.əlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌmɪθ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
existing in or relating to myths (= ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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(Definition ofmythologicalandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is used in many fields as a representation of things historically associated with themythologicalfigure.
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Each fresco featured a principalmythologicalfigure, supported by personifications of local rivers and the city, with city scenery in the background.
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Because he only stole from the richest people and never hurt anybody he become amythologicalfigureto a news starved media.
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Hongongosch, played the role of amythologicalfigure.
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References may invoke either the animal or themythologicalfigure.
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Women in textbooks are most likely to appear in traditional roles, such as a farmer, or as mythological figures, such as witches.
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Dancers, however, usually played lesser mythological figures such as ' amori', ' ciclopi', ' driadi', ' fauni', or ' zeffiri'.
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It had a three-tiered metal chandelier weighing six tons, and a ceiling studded with circles decorated in half-relief with mythological figures.
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The building is dominated by an "attika" supported by columns, and featuring statues of mythological figures.
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Within the framework of panels framed by illusionistic moldings are symmetrical designs of scrolling vines, vases, and mythological figures.
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This allusion to mythology is conveyed in some scenes of the film by the roles of the actors as they blur into mythological figures.
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The whole sanctuary is covered with carved and chiselled mythological figures of all sizes.
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The natural satellites of the planets are named after mythological figures.
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Believing the humor names were misleading, he originally named his temperaments after the mythological figures.
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Designs are usually patterned and elaborate, showing a mosaic of ancestors and mythological figures.
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Forms of animals, humans, or mythological figures are featured, with strong geometric designs in the voids around the main image.
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He specialised in creating statues of mythological figures.
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Almost all are adorned with mythological figures, medallions, candelabra and crestings.
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