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Literatura - Criaturas Mitológicas

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angel
[Sustantivo]

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

ángel

ángel

banshee
[Sustantivo]

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

banshee, espíritu femenino del folclore irlandés asociado con la muerte

banshee, espíritu femenino del folclore irlandés asociado con la muerte

boogeyman
[Sustantivo]

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

coco, hombre del saco

coco, hombre del saco

brownie
[Sustantivo]

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

duende, brownie

duende, brownie

bunyip
[Sustantivo]

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

una criatura mítica de la mitología aborigen australiana que se cree habita en cuerpos de agua y a menudo se describe como una criatura grande y temible con una mezcla de diferentes características animales, un bunyip

una criatura mítica de la mitología aborigen australiana que se cree habita en cuerpos de agua y a menudo se describe como una criatura grande y temible con una mezcla de diferentes características animales, un bunyip

centaur
[Sustantivo]

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

centauro, hombre-caballo

centauro, hombre-caballo

Cerberus
[Sustantivo]

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

Cerbero, el perro de tres cabezas de la mitología griega

Cerbero, el perro de tres cabezas de la mitología griega

chimera
[Sustantivo]

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

quimera

quimera

chupacabra
[Sustantivo]

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

el chupacabra, la criatura legendaria chupacabra

el chupacabra, la criatura legendaria chupacabra

cyclops
[Sustantivo]

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

ciclope, monóculo

ciclope, monóculo

demon
[Sustantivo]

an evil supernatural creature

demonio

demonio

Ex: The story described how the demon was finally vanquished after a long and fierce battle .La historia describió cómo el **demonio** finalmente fue vencido después de una larga y feroz batalla.
dragon
[Sustantivo]

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

dragón

dragón

Ex: The dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .El **dragón** extendió sus alas y se elevó hacia el cielo.
dwarf
[Sustantivo]

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

enano

enano

Ex: Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .Blanca Nieves buscó refugio con los siete **enanos** en el bosque después de escapar de la malvada reina.
Echidna
[Sustantivo]

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

equidna, la madre de los monstruos

equidna, la madre de los monstruos

elf
[Sustantivo]

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

elfo, duende

elfo, duende

Ex: According to folklore, elves would come out at night to dance and sing in the moonlight.Según el folclore, los **elfos** salían por la noche para bailar y cantar bajo la luz de la luna.
fairy
[Sustantivo]

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

hada

hada

Ex: Fairies are often associated with nature and are said to protect plants and animals .Las **hadas** a menudo están asociadas con la naturaleza y se dice que protegen las plantas y los animales.
faun
[Sustantivo]

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

fauno

fauno

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and friendly fauns.El libro infantil llevó a los jóvenes lectores a una aventura mágica a través de un bosque encantado, donde conocieron animales parlantes y **faunos** amigables.
fay
[Sustantivo]

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

hada, espíritu de la naturaleza

hada, espíritu de la naturaleza

Fury
[Sustantivo]

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

furor, Furias

furor, Furias

genie
[Sustantivo]

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

genio

genio

Ex: The genie's freedom was granted after centuries of confinement , bringing relief to the surrounding kingdom .La libertad del **genio** fue concedida después de siglos de confinamiento, lo que trajo alivio al reino circundante.
ghoul
[Sustantivo]

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

demonio necrófago

demonio necrófago

Ex: Stories of ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .Las historias de **ghuls** se han transmitido de generación en generación, advirtiendo a los viajeros que eviten ciertos lugares embrujados.
giant
[Sustantivo]

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

gigante

gigante

Ex: The children listened wide-eyed as their grandmother told stories about the giant who once roamed their land .Los niños escuchaban con los ojos muy abiertos mientras su abuela contaba historias sobre el **gigante** que una vez recorrió su tierra.
gnome
[Sustantivo]

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

gnomo

gnomo

goblin
[Sustantivo]

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

duende, trasgo

duende, trasgo

Ex: In some tales , goblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .En algunos cuentos, los **duendes** roban cosas a los viajeros desprevenidos.
gorgon
[Sustantivo]

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, medusa

gorgona, medusa

griffin
[Sustantivo]

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

grifo, grifo

grifo, grifo

halfling
[Sustantivo]

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

mediano, semi-humano

mediano, semi-humano

harpy
[Sustantivo]

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

arpía, monstruo femenino con rostro de mujer y cuerpo de pájaro

arpía, monstruo femenino con rostro de mujer y cuerpo de pájaro

hippocampus
[Sustantivo]

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

hipocampo, caballo marino

hipocampo, caballo marino

hobbit
[Sustantivo]

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, un personaje ficticio de la novela "El Hobbit" de J.R.R. Tolkien

hobbit, un personaje ficticio de la novela "El Hobbit" de J.R.R. Tolkien

hydra
[Sustantivo]

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

hidra, hidra de Lerna

hidra, hidra de Lerna

jackalope
[Sustantivo]

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

el jackalope,  una criatura mítica del folclore norteamericano

el jackalope, una criatura mítica del folclore norteamericano

Jersey Devil
[Sustantivo]

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

el Diablo de Jersey, la Criatura legendaria de Jersey

el Diablo de Jersey, la Criatura legendaria de Jersey

kelpie
[Sustantivo]

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

un espíritu acuático cambiaformas que se dice habita en los lagos y pozos de Escocia, una criatura mítica del agua escocesa capaz de cambiar de forma

un espíritu acuático cambiaformas que se dice habita en los lagos y pozos de Escocia, una criatura mítica del agua escocesa capaz de cambiar de forma

kraken
[Sustantivo]

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

kraken, monstruo marino legendario del folclore escandinavo

kraken, monstruo marino legendario del folclore escandinavo

Krampus
[Sustantivo]

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,  una figura del folclore alpino que se representa como una criatura cornuda con una lengua larga

Krampus, una figura del folclore alpino que se representa como una criatura cornuda con una lengua larga

lamia
[Sustantivo]

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

lamia, demonio femenino

lamia, demonio femenino

Leviathan
[Sustantivo]

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

leviatán

leviatán

Ex: The biblical passages established Leviathan's identity as a gigantic marine animal.Los pasajes bíblicos establecieron la identidad del **Leviatán** como un gigantesco animal marino.
Loch Ness Monster
[Sustantivo]

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

Monstruo del Lago Ness, Criatura legendaria del Lago Ness

Monstruo del Lago Ness, Criatura legendaria del Lago Ness

manticore
[Sustantivo]

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

mantícora, manticora

mantícora, manticora

Medusa
[Sustantivo]

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

medusa, gorgona

medusa, gorgona

mermaid
[Sustantivo]

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

sirena

sirena

Ex: During the festival , there was a performance featuring dancers dressed as mermaids, captivating the audience with their graceful moves .Durante el festival, hubo una actuación con bailarines vestidos como **sirenas**, cautivando al público con sus movimientos gráciles.
merman
[Sustantivo]

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

hombre pez, tritón

hombre pez, tritón

Minotaur
[Sustantivo]

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

minotauro, el Minotauro

minotauro, el Minotauro

monster
[Sustantivo]

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

monstruo

monstruo

Ex: The child 's imagination conjured up tales of friendly monsters living under the bed .La imaginación del niño evocó cuentos de **monstruos** amigables que vivían debajo de la cama.
munchkin
[Sustantivo]

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

un munchkin, un personaje pequeño

un munchkin, un personaje pequeño

naga
[Sustantivo]

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, criatura mítica con cuerpo de serpiente

naga, criatura mítica con cuerpo de serpiente

nymph
[Sustantivo]

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

ninfa

ninfa

Ex: Nymphs were often worshiped in ancient cultures as protectors of nature .Las **ninfas** eran a menudo adoradas en las culturas antiguas como protectoras de la naturaleza.
ogre
[Sustantivo]

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

ogro

ogro

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .En el folclore, el **ogro** a menudo se representa como una criatura gigante, fea, con un gusto por la carne humana.
oni
[Sustantivo]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (un tipo de demonio u ogro en el folclore japonés)

oni (un tipo de demonio u ogro en el folclore japonés)

orc
[Sustantivo]

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

orco, trasgo

orco, trasgo

pegasus
[Sustantivo]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

Pegaso, caballo alado mítico

Pegaso, caballo alado mítico

phoenix
[Sustantivo]

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

fénix

fénix

Ex: The phoenix's ability to rise from its own ashes has inspired tales of hope and renewal throughout history .La capacidad del **fénix** para resurgir de sus propias cenizas ha inspirado historias de esperanza y renovación a lo largo de la historia.
pixie
[Sustantivo]

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

duende, trasgo

duende, trasgo

roc
[Sustantivo]

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

roc, ave legendaria

roc, ave legendaria

sasquatch
[Sustantivo]

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, criatura legendaria del folclore norteamericano que se dice habita en bosques remotos

sasquatch, criatura legendaria del folclore norteamericano que se dice habita en bosques remotos

satyr
[Sustantivo]

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

sátiro

sátiro

Ex: In Greek mythology , a satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .En la mitología griega, un **sátiro** a menudo se representa como una figura juguetona, pero problemática, que disfruta deleitándose con el vino y la juerga.
siren
[Sustantivo]

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

sirena

sirena

Ex: The siren's song could be heard from a distance , drawing the sailors closer to the shore .El canto de la **sirena** se podía escuchar a lo lejos, atrayendo a los marineros más cerca de la orilla.
sphinx
[Sustantivo]

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

esfinge, sphinx

esfinge, sphinx

spirit
[Sustantivo]

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

espíritu, fantasma

espíritu, fantasma

sprite
[Sustantivo]

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

hada, elfo

hada, elfo

tengu
[Sustantivo]

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

tengu, un tipo de criatura legendaria en el folclore japonés

tengu, un tipo de criatura legendaria en el folclore japonés

thunderbird
[Sustantivo]

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

pájaro del trueno, thunderbird

pájaro del trueno, thunderbird

troll
[Sustantivo]

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

trol, duende, gnomo

trol, duende, gnomo

Ex: The trolls had a reputation for being cunning and difficult to outsmart .Los **trolls** tenían la reputación de ser astutos y difíciles de superar en inteligencia.
undead
[Sustantivo]

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

no muertos, reanimados

no muertos, reanimados

unicorn
[Sustantivo]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

unicornio

unicornio

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 .En la novela de fantasía, el héroe se embarcó en una búsqueda para capturar un **unicornio** raro y escurridizo para salvar al reino de una maldición.
valkyrie
[Sustantivo]

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

valquiria, valquiria (figura femenina de la mitología nórdica)

valquiria, valquiria (figura femenina de la mitología nórdica)

wendigo
[Sustantivo]

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

wendigo, una criatura mítica del folclore algonquino

wendigo, una criatura mítica del folclore algonquino

will-o'-the-wisp
[Sustantivo]

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

fuego fatuo, luz mala

fuego fatuo, luz mala

yeti
[Sustantivo]

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

yeti, abominable hombre de las nieves

yeti, abominable hombre de las nieves

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