Classical
Older
Older adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Older Than Feudalism, from Classical Mythology: Paris or Oedipus, who were both prophesied to bring destruction and so were brought up as peasants instead of princes.
Source: I Am Who? -
Dengel is a classical example in that he is both older than dirt and regarded as a sage.
Source: Mentor Archetype aka: The Mentor -
Play modern Bullet Hell games for long enough and you'll be in for a shock when you play older, "classical" Shoot 'em Up games.
Source: Surprise Difficulty
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