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Literatura - Criaturas mitológicas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con criaturas mitológicas como "yeti", "dragon" y "chimera".

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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

banshee, espíritu femenino

boogeyman
[Sustantivo]

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

hombre del saco, cuca

hombre del saco, cuca

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, browny

duende, browny

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

bunyip, bunyip (criatura mítica)

bunyip, bunyip (criatura mítica)

centaur
[Sustantivo]

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

centauro, centaura

centauro, centaura

Cerberus
[Sustantivo]

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

Cerbero, perro de tres cabezas

Cerbero, perro de tres cabezas

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

chupacabra, chupacabras

chupacabra, chupacabras

cyclops
[Sustantivo]

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

cíclope, cilópe

cíclope, cilópe

demon
[Sustantivo]

an evil supernatural creature

demonio

demonio

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

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

dragón

dragón

Ex: dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .
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 dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .
Echidna
[Sustantivo]

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

Echidna, Equidna

Echidna, Equidna

elf
[Sustantivo]

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

elfo, duende

elfo, duende

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 .
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 fauns.
fay
[Sustantivo]

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

hada, fé

hada, fé

Fury
[Sustantivo]

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

Furia, Erinia

Furia, Erinia

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

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

demonio necrófago

demonio necrófago

Ex: Stories ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .
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 giant who once roamed their land .
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 talesgoblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .
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, gorgonas

gorgona, gorgonas

griffin
[Sustantivo]

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

grifón, grifon

grifón, grifon

halfling
[Sustantivo]

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

mediano, mediane

mediano, mediane

harpy
[Sustantivo]

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

arpía, harpia

arpía, harpia

hippocampus
[Sustantivo]

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

hipocampo, caballo de mar

hipocampo, caballo de mar

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, hobbit (personaje de Tolkien)

hobbit, hobbit (personaje de 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 mítica

hidra, hidra mítica

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

jackalope, conejo cornudo

jackalope, conejo cornudo

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, Diablo de Nueva Jersey

El Diablo de Jersey, Diablo de Nueva Jersey

kelpie
[Sustantivo]

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

kelpie, espíritu del agua

kelpie, espíritu del agua

kraken
[Sustantivo]

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

kraken, kraken (monstruo marino)

kraken, kraken (monstruo marino)

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, demonio navideño

krampus, demonio navideño

lamia
[Sustantivo]

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

lamia, demonio junior

lamia, demonio junior

Leviathan
[Sustantivo]

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

leviatán

leviatán

Loch Ness Monster
[Sustantivo]

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

Monstruo del Lago Ness, Bestia del Lago Ness

Monstruo del Lago Ness, Bestia 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, medusa mitológica

medusa, medusa mitológica

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 mermaids, captivating the audience with their graceful moves .
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, minotaurio

minotauro, minotaurio

monster
[Sustantivo]

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

monstruo

monstruo

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

munchkin, personaje pequeño

munchkin, 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, serpiente mitológica

naga, serpiente mitológica

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 .
ogre
[Sustantivo]

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

ogro

ogro

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

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni, demonio

oni, demonio

orc
[Sustantivo]

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

orco, orc

orco, orc

pegasus
[Sustantivo]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

pegaso, caballo alado

pegaso, caballo alado

phoenix
[Sustantivo]

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

fénix

fénix

pixie
[Sustantivo]

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

pixie, duende

pixie, duende

roc
[Sustantivo]

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

roc, pájaro roc

roc, pájaro roc

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, pie grande

sasquatch, pie grande

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 , satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .
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: siren's song could be heard from a distance , drawing the sailors closer to the shore .
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, esfinge (mitológica)

esfinge, esfinge (mitológica)

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, alma

espíritu, alma

sprite
[Sustantivo]

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

duende, espíritu

duende, espíritu

tengu
[Sustantivo]

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

tengu, ser mítico japonés

tengu, ser mítico japonés

thunderbird
[Sustantivo]

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

pájaro trueno, trueno de los cielos

pájaro trueno, trueno de los cielos

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

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

¿Cómo estás?, ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal?

¿Cómo estás?, ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal?

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 unicorn to save the kingdom from a curse .
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, valquiri

valquiria, valquiri

wendigo
[Sustantivo]

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

wendigo, wendigo (ser mítico)

wendigo, wendigo (ser mítico)

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

luz de los muertos, fuego fatuo

luz de los muertos, fuego fatuo

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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