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This research aims to find out the myths- power relating to environmental preservation in Bali. Myth is human creation that is rich of social and culture value within it to describe phenomena around them. Myth is still exist even it turns into behavioural reference in Bali, moreover, Balinese rites are very strong bounding people although modernization develops rapidly. It is assumed that myths ecology-related correlate to semiological system that covers signifier, signified, and sign which are potential influencing human perception and behaviour to preserve environment. This research uses descriptive-qualitative approach. The data is collected by depth-interview method and probing technique. Ecolinguistics- framework especially social praxis related that consists of three dimensions, namely a bio-logical, a socio-logical, and an ideo-logical dimension, and also culture approach contributing in analyzing data. It concludes that myths- existence is very strong; it is powerful relating its impact to human, but powerless toward environment preservation.