Mythic & Primeval Vocabulary

existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval

“A primordial fear of the dark.”

Origin: Latin primordium (origin)

modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect

“His utopian vision of society was impractical.”

Origin: From Sir Thomas More's Utopia (Greek for 'no place')

relating to an idyllically simple and peaceful country life

“They sought an arcadian retreat from the city.”

Origin: From Arcadia, a region in Greece

relating to heaven or paradise; blissful

“We spent an elysian afternoon at the beach.”

Origin: From Elysium (Elysian Fields), the Greek afterlife for heroes

denoting a type of ancient masonry made with massive irregular blocks

“The cyclopean walls of the fortress stood firm.”

Origin: From the Cyclopes, mythical giants said to have built them