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Literatur - Mythologische Kreaturen

Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter, die sich auf mythologische Kreaturen wie "Yeti", "Drache" und "Chimäre" beziehen.

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angel
[Nomen]

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

Engel, göttlicher Bote

Engel, göttlicher Bote

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banshee
[Nomen]

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

Banshee, ein weiblicher Geist aus der irischen Folklore

Banshee, ein weiblicher Geist aus der irischen Folklore

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boogeyman
[Nomen]

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

Schreckgespenst, Butzemann

Schreckgespenst, Butzemann

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brownie
[Nomen]

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

Kobold, Brownie

Kobold, Brownie

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bunyip
[Nomen]

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

ein mythisches Wesen aus der Mythologie der australischen Aborigines,  von dem angenommen wird

ein mythisches Wesen aus der Mythologie der australischen Aborigines, von dem angenommen wird

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centaur
[Nomen]

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

Zentaur, Pferdemensch

Zentaur, Pferdemensch

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Cerberus
[Nomen]

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

Zerberus, der dreiköpfige Hund der griechischen Mythologie

Zerberus, der dreiköpfige Hund der griechischen Mythologie

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chimera
[Nomen]

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

Chimäre, mythologische Kreatur

Chimäre, mythologische Kreatur

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chupacabra
[Nomen]

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

der Chupacabra, die legendäre Kreatur Chupacabra

der Chupacabra, die legendäre Kreatur Chupacabra

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cyclops
[Nomen]

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

Zyklop, Einauge

Zyklop, Einauge

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demon
[Nomen]

an evil supernatural creature

Dämon, böser Geist

Dämon, böser Geist

Ex: The story described how the demon was finally vanquished after a long and fierce battle .Die Geschichte beschrieb, wie der **Dämon** nach einem langen und heftigen Kampf endlich besiegt wurde.
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dragon
[Nomen]

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

Drache, Drachen

Drache, Drachen

Ex: The dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .Der **Drache** breitete seine Flügel aus und stieg in den Himmel.
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dwarf
[Nomen]

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

Zwerg, Gnom

Zwerg, Gnom

Ex: Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .Schneewittchen suchte bei den sieben **Zwergen** im Wald Zuflucht, nachdem sie der bösen Königin entkommen war.
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Echidna
[Nomen]

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

echidna, die Mutter der Monster

echidna, die Mutter der Monster

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elf
[Nomen]

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

Elf, Kobold

Elf, Kobold

Ex: According to folklore, elves would come out at night to dance and sing in the moonlight.Der Folklore zufolge kamen **Elfen** nachts heraus, um im Mondlicht zu tanzen und zu singen.
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fairy
[Nomen]

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

Fee, Fee

Fee, Fee

Ex: Fairies are often associated with nature and are said to protect plants and animals .**Feen** werden oft mit der Natur in Verbindung gebracht und es heißt, sie schützen Pflanzen und Tiere.
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faun
[Nomen]

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

Faun, Satyr

Faun, Satyr

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and friendly fauns.Das Kinderbuch nahm junge Leser mit auf ein magisches Abenteuer durch einen verzauberten Wald, wo sie sprechende Tiere und freundliche **Faune** trafen.
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fay
[Nomen]

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

Fee, Naturgeist

Fee, Naturgeist

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Fury
[Nomen]

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

Wut, Furien

Wut, Furien

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genie
[Nomen]

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

Dschinn, Flaschengeist

Dschinn, Flaschengeist

Ex: The genie's freedom was granted after centuries of confinement , bringing relief to the surrounding kingdom .Die Freiheit des **Dschinns** wurde nach Jahrhunderten der Gefangenschaft gewährt, was dem umliegenden Königreich Erleichterung brachte.
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ghoul
[Nomen]

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

Ghul, Friedhofsdämon

Ghul, Friedhofsdämon

Ex: Stories of ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .Geschichten von **Ghulen** wurden von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben und warnen Reisende davor, bestimmte verfluchte Orte zu meiden.
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giant
[Nomen]

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

Riese, Gigant

Riese, Gigant

Ex: The children listened wide-eyed as their grandmother told stories about the giant who once roamed their land .Die Kinder hörten mit großen Augen zu, als ihre Großmutter Geschichten über den **Riesen** erzählte, der einst ihr Land durchstreifte.
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gnome
[Nomen]

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

Gnom, Kobold

Gnom, Kobold

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goblin
[Nomen]

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

Kobold, Goblin

Kobold, Goblin

Ex: In some tales , goblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .In einigen Geschichten stehlen **Kobolde** Dinge von ahnungslosen Reisenden.
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gorgon
[Nomen]

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

Gorgone, Medusa

Gorgone, Medusa

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griffin
[Nomen]

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

Greif, Greif

Greif, Greif

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halfling
[Nomen]

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

Halbling, Halbmensch

Halbling, Halbmensch

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harpy
[Nomen]

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

Harpyie, weibliches Monster mit dem Gesicht einer Frau und dem Körper eines Vogels

Harpyie, weibliches Monster mit dem Gesicht einer Frau und dem Körper eines Vogels

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

Hippokamp, Seepferd

Hippokamp, Seepferd

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hobbit
[Nomen]

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

Hobbit, eine fiktive Figur aus J.R.R. Tolkiens Roman "Der Hobbit"

Hobbit, eine fiktive Figur aus J.R.R. Tolkiens Roman "Der Hobbit"

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hydra
[Nomen]

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, Hydra von Lerna

Hydra, Hydra von Lerna

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jackalope
[Nomen]

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

der Jackalope,  ein mythisches Wesen aus der nordamerikanischen Folklore

der Jackalope, ein mythisches Wesen aus der nordamerikanischen Folklore

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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

der Jersey-Teufel, die Legendäre Kreatur von Jersey

der Jersey-Teufel, die Legendäre Kreatur von Jersey

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kelpie
[Nomen]

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

ein sich verwandelnder Wassergeist,  von dem gesagt wird

ein sich verwandelnder Wassergeist, von dem gesagt wird

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kraken
[Nomen]

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

Kraken, legendäres Seeungeheuer aus der skandinavischen Folklore

Kraken, legendäres Seeungeheuer aus der skandinavischen Folklore

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Krampus
[Nomen]

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,  eine Figur aus der alpinen Folklore

Krampus, eine Figur aus der alpinen Folklore

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lamia
[Nomen]

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

Lamia, weiblicher Dämon

Lamia, weiblicher Dämon

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Leviathan
[Nomen]

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

Leviathan, riesiges Seeungeheuer

Leviathan, riesiges Seeungeheuer

Ex: The biblical passages established Leviathan's identity as a gigantic marine animal.Die biblischen Passagen etablierten die Identität des **Leviathan** als eines riesigen Meerestieres.
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a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands

Loch Ness Monster, Legendäre Kreatur

Loch Ness Monster, Legendäre Kreatur

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manticore
[Nomen]

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

Mantikor, Manticore

Mantikor, Manticore

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Medusa
[Nomen]

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

Medusa, Gorgone

Medusa, Gorgone

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mermaid
[Nomen]

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

Meerjungfrau, Nixe

Meerjungfrau, Nixe

Ex: During the festival , there was a performance featuring dancers dressed as mermaids, captivating the audience with their graceful moves .Während des Festivals gab es eine Aufführung mit Tänzern, die als **Meerjungfrauen** verkleidet waren und das Publikum mit ihren anmutigen Bewegungen in ihren Bann zogen.
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merman
[Nomen]

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

Meermann, Triton

Meermann, Triton

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Minotaur
[Nomen]

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

Minotaurus, der Minotaurus

Minotaurus, der Minotaurus

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monster
[Nomen]

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

Monster, Kreatur

Monster, Kreatur

Ex: The child 's imagination conjured up tales of friendly monsters living under the bed .Die Vorstellungskraft des Kindes rief Geschichten von freundlichen **Monstern** hervor, die unter dem Bett lebten.
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munchkin
[Nomen]

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

ein Munchkin, eine kleine Figur

ein Munchkin, eine kleine Figur

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naga
[Nomen]

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, mythische Kreatur mit Schlangenkörper

Naga, mythische Kreatur mit Schlangenkörper

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nymph
[Nomen]

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

Nymphe, Dryade

Nymphe, Dryade

Ex: Nymphs were often worshiped in ancient cultures as protectors of nature .**Nymphen** wurden in alten Kulturen oft als Beschützer der Natur verehrt.
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ogre
[Nomen]

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

Oger, Riese

Oger, Riese

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .In der Folklore wird der **Oger** oft als riesige, hässliche Kreatur mit einem Geschmack für menschliches Fleisch dargestellt.
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oni
[Nomen]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

Oni (eine Art Dämon oder Oger in der japanischen Folklore)

Oni (eine Art Dämon oder Oger in der japanischen Folklore)

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orc
[Nomen]

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

Ork, Monster

Ork, Monster

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pegasus
[Nomen]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

Pegasus, mythisches geflügeltes Pferd

Pegasus, mythisches geflügeltes Pferd

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phoenix
[Nomen]

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

Phönix, Feuervogel

Phönix, Feuervogel

Ex: The phoenix's ability to rise from its own ashes has inspired tales of hope and renewal throughout history .Die Fähigkeit des **Phönix**, aus seiner eigenen Asche aufzusteigen, hat Geschichten von Hoffnung und Erneuerung im Laufe der Geschichte inspiriert.
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pixie
[Nomen]

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

Pixie, Kobold

Pixie, Kobold

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roc
[Nomen]

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

Roc, legendärer Vogel

Roc, legendärer Vogel

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sasquatch
[Nomen]

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, eine legendäre Kreatur in der nordamerikanischen Folklore

Sasquatch, eine legendäre Kreatur in der nordamerikanischen Folklore

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satyr
[Nomen]

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

Satyr, Waldgott

Satyr, Waldgott

Ex: In Greek mythology , a satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .In der griechischen Mythologie wird ein **Satyr** oft als eine verspielte, aber problematische Figur dargestellt, die es genießt, sich Wein und Ausgelassenheit hinzugeben.
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siren
[Nomen]

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

Sirene, Meerjungfrau

Sirene, Meerjungfrau

Ex: The siren's song could be heard from a distance , drawing the sailors closer to the shore .Der Gesang der **Sirene** war aus der Ferne zu hören und zog die Seeleute näher an die Küste.
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sphinx
[Nomen]

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

Sphinx, Sphinge

Sphinx, Sphinge

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spirit
[Nomen]

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

Geist, Gespenst

Geist, Gespenst

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sprite
[Nomen]

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

Fee, Elf

Fee, Elf

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tengu
[Nomen]

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

Tengu, eine Art legendäre Kreatur in der japanischen Folklore

Tengu, eine Art legendäre Kreatur in der japanischen Folklore

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

Donnervogel, Thunderbird

Donnervogel, Thunderbird

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troll
[Nomen]

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

Troll, Kobold

Troll, Kobold

Ex: The trolls had a reputation for being cunning and difficult to outsmart .Die **Trolle** hatten den Ruf, listig und schwer zu überlisten zu sein.
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undead
[Nomen]

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

Untote, Wiedergänger

Untote, Wiedergänger

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unicorn
[Nomen]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

Einhorn, Unicorn

Einhorn, Unicorn

Ex: In the fantasy novel , the hero embarked on a quest to capture a rare and elusive unicorn to save the kingdom from a curse .Im Fantasy-Roman begab sich der Held auf eine Queste, um ein seltenes und schwer fassbares **Einhorn** zu fangen, um das Königreich von einem Fluch zu befreien.
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valkyrie
[Nomen]

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

Walküre, Walküre (weibliche Figuren aus der nordischen Mythologie)

Walküre, Walküre (weibliche Figuren aus der nordischen Mythologie)

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wendigo
[Nomen]

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

Wendigo, eine mythische Kreatur aus der Algonquin-Volksüberlieferung

Wendigo, eine mythische Kreatur aus der Algonquin-Volksüberlieferung

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

Irrlicht, Narrenfeuer

Irrlicht, Narrenfeuer

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yeti
[Nomen]

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

Yeti, Schneemensch

Yeti, Schneemensch

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