The Waste Land is the most extended example of Eliot’s use of the mythical technique. This article is about the use of mythical method in the poem ‘The Waste Land’ written by T. S. Eliot. It throws light on the mythical waste land of the Fisher King symbolizes the contemporary decay and spiritual sterility. The sick king symbolizes the sick humanity. In the case of king the sickness has resented from sexual sin. In this article the poet wishes to convey the idea that sexual sin leads to spiritual death. It is also expresses the idea that spiritual health can be regained only through penance, suffering and self discipline. In the poem ‘The Waste Land’ Eliot use of the phrases “the dead tree” “the handful of dust”, “the dry grass” are all derived from the biblical imaginary of decay and demolition caused by spiritual sterility