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Literatura - Mytologická stvoření

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s mytologickými tvory, jako je „yeti“, „drak“ a „chiméra“.

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angel
[Podstatné jméno]

a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God

anděl, anjel

anděl, anjel

banshee
[Podstatné jméno]

a female spirit from Irish folklore, associated with death and often depicted as a wailing ghostly figure

banshee, banshí

banshee, banshí

boogeyman
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature in many cultures, often portrayed as a malevolent figure used to frighten children

bubák, strašidlo

bubák, strašidlo

brownie
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of fairy or hobgoblin in Scottish and English folklore, who is said to inhabit households and aid in tasks around the house in exchange for small gifts or treats

skřítka, brownie

skřítka, brownie

bunyip
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature from Australian Aboriginal mythology that is believed to inhabit bodies of water and is often described as a large, fearsome creature with a mix of different animal features

bunyip, bunyip (mytická bytost)

bunyip, bunyip (mytická bytost)

centaur
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse

kentaur, člověko-kůň

kentaur, člověko-kůň

Cerberus
[Podstatné jméno]

a three-headed dog from Greek mythology, known for guarding the entrance to the underworld and preventing the dead from leaving

Cerberus, tříhlavý pes

Cerberus, tříhlavý pes

chimera
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail

chiméra, chimerický tvor

chiméra, chimerický tvor

chupacabra
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary creature in Latin American folklore, known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats

chupacabra, chupacabra (legendární bytost)

chupacabra, chupacabra (legendární bytost)

cyclops
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead

cyklop, jednooký obr

cyklop, jednooký obr

demon
[Podstatné jméno]

an evil supernatural creature

démon, zlo konkretizované

démon, zlo konkretizované

Ex: The story described how demon was finally vanquished after a long and fierce battle .
dragon
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

drak, dračí stvoření

drak, dračí stvoření

Ex: dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .
dwarf
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines

trpaslík, dwarfs

trpaslík, dwarfs

Ex: Snow White sought refuge with the dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .
Echidna
[Podstatné jméno]

a half-woman, half-snake creature known as the "Mother of Monsters" because she was the mother of many famous monsters

Echidna, Echidna (matka monster)

Echidna, Echidna (matka monster)

elf
[Podstatné jméno]

a small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers

skřítek, elf

skřítek, elf

fairy
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes

víla, fey

víla, fey

Ex: Fairies are often associated with nature and are said to protect plants and animals .
faun
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary forest god or spirit that is part human and part goat

faun, démon

faun, démon

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and fauns.
fay
[Podstatné jméno]

a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits

víla, fáje

víla, fáje

Fury
[Podstatné jméno]

the female spirit who punished those who had committed crimes, especially within families

Fúrie, Fúrie (jako ženský duch pomsty)

Fúrie, Fúrie (jako ženský duch pomsty)

genie
[Podstatné jméno]

a supernatural being in Arabian stories that has the power to grant wishes to those who summon or free them from a lamp, bottle, or other container

džin, geni

džin, geni

Ex: genie's freedom was granted after centuries of confinement , bringing relief to the surrounding kingdom .
ghoul
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabia stories that eats buried dead bodies

džin, ghúl

džin, ghúl

Ex: Stories ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .
giant
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional human-like creature that is extremely large and powerful

obr, obryně

obr, obryně

Ex: The children listened wide-eyed as their grandmother told stories about giant who once roamed their land .
gnome
[Podstatné jméno]

a magical creature in the folklore which resembles a small old man who guards buried treasures

skřítek, trpaslík

skřítek, trpaslík

goblin
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional small creature that likes to make trouble for humans or trick them

skřítek, goblín

skřítek, goblín

Ex: In some talesgoblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .
gorgon
[Podstatné jméno]

a group of three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology, known for their terrifying appearance, with snakes for hair and the ability to turn people to stone with their gaze

gorgona, gorgony

gorgona, gorgony

griffin
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature with the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and the body of a lion

grif, gryf

grif, gryf

halfling
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional humanoid race that appears in various fantasy novels and games, usually characterized by their small size and agility

půlčík, malomyslný

půlčík, malomyslný

harpy
[Podstatné jméno]

a female monster with the face of a woman and the body of a bird

harpyje, harpy

harpyje, harpy

hippocampus
[Podstatné jméno]

a creature that has the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish or a dolphin

hipokampus, mořský kůň

hipokampus, mořský kůň

hobbit
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit", and is a member of a race of small, humanoid creatures with hairy feet called hobbits

hobit, hobitka

hobit, hobitka

hydra
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical serpent-like creature in Greek mythology that has multiple heads, and if one head is cut off, two more will grow in its place

hydra, mytologická hydra

hydra, mytologická hydra

jackalope
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature from North American folklore, often depicted as a rabbit with antlers, and celebrated as a symbol of ingenuity and humor

jackalope, jeleno králík

jackalope, jeleno králík

Jersey Devil
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey in the United States, often described as a kangaroo-like creature with wings, hooves, and a forked tail

Jersey Devil, Jerseyská čertice

Jersey Devil, Jerseyská čertice

kelpie
[Podstatné jméno]

a shape-shifting water spirit that is said to inhabit the lochs and pools of Scotland

kelpie, vodní duch

kelpie, vodní duch

kraken
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a giant squid or octopus that attacks ships

kraken, mořský had

kraken, mořský had

Krampus
[Podstatné jméno]

a figure from Alpine folklore who is depicted as a horned creature with a long tongue, known for punishing misbehaving children during the Christmas season

krampus, krampusník

krampus, krampusník

lamia
[Podstatné jméno]

a female demon or monster in Greek mythology who preys on young children and mothers

lamie, lamia

lamie, lamia

Leviathan
[Podstatné jméno]

a giant sea monster who is sometimes considered to be a demon of chaos and darkness

leviatan, mořský monster

leviatan, mořský monster

Loch Ness Monster
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands

Loch Nesská příšera, Loch Ness monster

Loch Nesská příšera, Loch Ness monster

manticore
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, and a human-like face

manticora, manticor

manticora, manticor

Medusa
[Podstatné jméno]

a creature from Greek mythology with snakes for hair and the power to turn people to stone with her gaze

medúza, medusa

medúza, medusa

mermaid
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea

mořská panna, panna moře

mořská panna, panna moře

Ex: During the festival , there was a performance featuring dancers dressed mermaids, captivating the audience with their graceful moves .
merman
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythological creature that is half-man and half-fish, and is usually depicted as having a human upper body and a fish-like tail instead of legs

muž-mor, mořský muž

muž-mor, mořský muž

Minotaur
[Podstatné jméno]

a creature from Greek mythology with the head of a bull and the body of a man

minotaurus, minotaur

minotaurus, minotaur

monster
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities

netvor, příšera

netvor, příšera

munchkin
[Podstatné jméno]

a character from the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, and later used to describe a small person, often with a humorous or endearing connotation

Mumláček, Munchkin

Mumláček, Munchkin

naga
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology that is typically depicted as a human with the lower body of a snake or serpent

naga, hadí člověk

naga, hadí člověk

nymph
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman

níska, nymfa

níska, nymfa

Ex: Nymphs were often worshiped in ancient cultures as protectors of nature .
ogre
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

obr, strašidlo

obr, strašidlo

Ex: In folklore , ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .
oni
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (japonský démon), ogre (japonský ogre)

oni (japonský démon), ogre (japonský ogre)

orc
[Podstatné jméno]

a humanoid creature that is typically portrayed as brutish, aggressive, and warlike

orc, ork

orc, ork

pegasus
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

Pegasus, okřídlený kůň

Pegasus, okřídlený kůň

phoenix
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional, often large bird with a long life that is reborn through fire and its own ashes

fénix, fénix (pták)

fénix, fénix (pták)

pixie
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, mischievous, supernatural creature from English folklore, typically depicted as a small winged sprite with pointed ears and a pointed hat

pixie, skřítek

pixie, skřítek

roc
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary bird of prey in Middle Eastern mythology, typically depicted as large enough to carry off and eat elephants

rok, růžovka

rok, růžovka

sasquatch
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary creature in North American folklore that is said to inhabit remote forests, mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and western Canada

sasquatch, velký skrytý muž

sasquatch, velký skrytý muž

satyr
[Podstatné jméno]

a god in Greek mythology who has the face and body of a human and legs, horns, tails, and ears of a goat

satyr, satyrčík

satyr, satyrčík

Ex: In Greek mythology , satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .
siren
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional sea creature that is half-woman and half-bird or fish which draws sailors to dangerous waters by singing to them

syréna, siréna

syréna, siréna

Ex: siren's song could be heard from a distance , drawing the sailors closer to the shore .
sphinx
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often depicted in ancient Egyptian and Greek art and mythology as a guardian of temples and tombs

sfinga, sfingy

sfinga, sfingy

spirit
[Podstatné jméno]

a supernatural being or force that may be benevolent or malevolent, and which is often associated with specific locations, natural phenomena, or emotions

duch, bytost

duch, bytost

sprite
[Podstatné jméno]

a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits

víla, duch

víla, duch

tengu
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of legendary creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a humanoid with wings and a long nose

tengu, legendární stvoření

tengu, legendární stvoření

thunderbird
[Podstatné jméno]

a legendary creature in the mythology of Native Americans, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest region of North America

hromový pták, thunderbird

hromový pták, thunderbird

troll
[Podstatné jméno]

any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

trol, trpaslík

trol, trpaslík

Ex: trolls had a reputation for being cunning and difficult to outsmart .
undead
[Podstatné jméno]

supernatural creatures that are said to be deceased but continue to exist in some form, such as zombies, vampires, and ghosts

nemrtvý, neživotný

nemrtvý, neživotný

unicorn
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

jednorožec, unicorn

jednorožec, unicorn

Ex: In the fantasy novel , the hero embarked on a quest to capture a rare and unicorn to save the kingdom from a curse .
valkyrie
[Podstatné jméno]

female figures from Norse mythology who were believed to choose which warriors would die in battle and be taken to Valhalla, the afterlife for heroes

valkyrie, valkýra

valkyrie, valkýra

wendigo
[Podstatné jméno]

a mythical creature from Algonquian folklore, known for its cannibalistic nature and association with cold winter weather

wendigo, wendingo

wendigo, wendingo

will-o'-the-wisp
[Podstatné jméno]

a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it

bludička, světluška

bludička, světluška

yeti
[Podstatné jméno]

a large, ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet

jeti, sněžný muž

jeti, sněžný muž

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