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Literature - Mytologická stvoření
Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s mytologickými tvory, jako je „yeti“, „drak“ a „chiméra“.
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a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God
anděl
a female spirit from Irish folklore, associated with death and often depicted as a wailing ghostly figure
banshee
a mythical creature in many cultures, often portrayed as a malevolent figure used to frighten children
bubák
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
brownie
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
a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse
kentaur
a three-headed dog from Greek mythology, known for guarding the entrance to the underworld and preventing the dead from leaving
Kerberos
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
a legendary creature in Latin American folklore, known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats
chupacabra
a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead
cyklop
a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire
drak
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
trpaslík
a half-woman, half-snake creature known as the "Mother of Monsters" because she was the mother of many famous monsters
echidna
a small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers
elf
a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes
pohádková víla
a legendary forest god or spirit that is part human and part goat
faun
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
víla
the female spirit who punished those who had committed crimes, especially within families
Fúrie
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
a fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabia stories that eats buried dead bodies
ghoul
a fictional human-like creature that is extremely large and powerful
obr
a magical creature in the folklore which resembles a small old man who guards buried treasures
trpaslík
a fictional small creature that likes to make trouble for humans or trick them
goblin
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
a mythical creature with the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and the body of a lion
grifon
a fictional humanoid race that appears in various fantasy novels and games, usually characterized by their small size and agility
půlčík
a female monster with the face of a woman and the body of a bird
harpyje
a creature that has the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish or a dolphin
hippokampus
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
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
hýdra
a mythical creature from North American folklore, often depicted as a rabbit with antlers, and celebrated as a symbol of ingenuity and humor
jackalope
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
a shape-shifting water spirit that is said to inhabit the lochs and pools of Scotland
kelpie
a legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a giant squid or octopus that attacks ships
kraken
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
a female demon or monster in Greek mythology who preys on young children and mothers
lamia
a giant sea monster who is sometimes considered to be a demon of chaos and darkness
leviathan
a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands
Lochnesská příšera
a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, and a human-like face
mantikora
a creature from Greek mythology with snakes for hair and the power to turn people to stone with her gaze
méduza
a fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea
mořská panna
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
mořský muž
a creature from Greek mythology with the head of a bull and the body of a man
minotaurus
a fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities
monstrum
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
munchkin
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
a fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman
nymfa
a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans
ogre
a humanoid creature that is typically portrayed as brutish, aggressive, and warlike
ork
a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color
pegas
a fictional, often large bird with a long life that is reborn through fire and its own ashes
fénix
a small, mischievous, supernatural creature from English folklore, typically depicted as a small winged sprite with pointed ears and a pointed hat
skřítek
a legendary bird of prey in Middle Eastern mythology, typically depicted as large enough to carry off and eat elephants
rok
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
a creature from Greek mythology that is half-human and half-goat, known for its love of wine and music
satyr
a fictional sea creature that is half-woman and half-bird or fish which draws sailors to dangerous waters by singing to them
syréna
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
a supernatural being or force that may be benevolent or malevolent, and which is often associated with specific locations, natural phenomena, or emotions
duch
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
sprite
a type of legendary creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a humanoid with wings and a long nose
tengu
a legendary creature in the mythology of Native Americans, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest region of North America
hromový pták
any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous
troll
supernatural creatures that are said to be deceased but continue to exist in some form, such as zombies, vampires, and ghosts
nemrtví
a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead
jednorožec
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
a mythical creature from Algonquian folklore, known for its cannibalistic nature and association with cold winter weather
wendigo
a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it
bludný oheň
a large, ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet
yetti
