'mythological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mythologia,' where 'mythos' meant 'story' and 'logos' meant 'word or speech.'

'mythologia' transformed into the Latin word 'mythologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mythological' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'the telling of stories,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to myths or mythology.'