Allegorical is a term used to describe stories, poems, or other works of art that use symbols to represent abstract ideas or moral principles. LEGENDARY, MYTHICAL, PARABOLIC, and SYMBOLIC are all words that can be used to describe allegorical works. LEGENDARY refers to stories or characters that have become part of a culture's folklore, while MYTHICAL refers to stories or characters that are based on mythology. PARABOLIC is a term used to describe stories or works of art that use a story or analogy to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. SYMBOLIC is a term used to describe works of art that use symbols to represent ideas or concepts.