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Littérature - Créatures Mythologiques

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à des créatures mythologiques comme le "yéti", le "dragon" et la "chimère".

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angel
[nom]

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

ange

ange

banshee
[nom]

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

banshee, esprit féminin du folklore irlandais associé à la mort

banshee, esprit féminin du folklore irlandais associé à la mort

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

croque-mitaine, bonhomme sept-heures

croque-mitaine, bonhomme sept-heures

brownie
[nom]

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

lutin, brownie

lutin, brownie

bunyip
[nom]

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

une créature mythique de la mythologie aborigène australienne censée habiter les plans d'eau et souvent décrite comme une grande créature redoutable avec un mélange de différentes caractéristiques animales, un bunyip

une créature mythique de la mythologie aborigène australienne censée habiter les plans d'eau et souvent décrite comme une grande créature redoutable avec un mélange de différentes caractéristiques animales, un bunyip

centaur
[nom]

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

centaure, homme-cheval

centaure, homme-cheval

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

Cerbère, le chien à trois têtes de la mythologie grecque

Cerbère, le chien à trois têtes de la mythologie grecque

chimera
[nom]

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

chimère

chimère

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

le chupacabra, la créature légendaire chupacabra

le chupacabra, la créature légendaire chupacabra

cyclops
[nom]

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

cyclope, monocle

cyclope, monocle

demon
[nom]

an evil supernatural creature

démon, diable

démon, diable

Ex: The story described how the demon was finally vanquished after a long and fierce battle .L'histoire a décrit comment le **démon** a finalement été vaincu après une longue et féroce bataille.
dragon
[nom]

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

dragon

dragon

Ex: The dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .Le **dragon** déploya ses ailes et s'envola dans le ciel.
dwarf
[nom]

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

nain, naine

nain, naine

Ex: Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .Blanche-Neige a cherché refuge auprès des sept **nains** dans la forêt après avoir échappé à la méchante reine.
Echidna
[nom]

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

échidna, la mère des monstres

échidna, la mère des monstres

elf
[nom]

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

elfe, lutin, farfadet

elfe, lutin, farfadet

Ex: According to folklore, elves would come out at night to dance and sing in the moonlight.Selon le folklore, les **elfes** sortaient la nuit pour danser et chanter au clair de lune.
fairy
[nom]

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

fée

fée

Ex: Fairies are often associated with nature and are said to protect plants and animals .Les **fées** sont souvent associées à la nature et on dit qu'elles protègent les plantes et les animaux.
faun
[nom]

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

faune

faune

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and friendly fauns.Le livre pour enfants a emmené les jeunes lecteurs dans une aventure magique à travers une forêt enchantée, où ils ont rencontré des animaux parlants et des **faunes** amicaux.
fay
[nom]

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

fée, esprit de la nature

fée, esprit de la nature

Fury
[nom]

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

fureur, Furies

fureur, Furies

genie
[nom]

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

génie

génie

Ex: The genie's freedom was granted after centuries of confinement , bringing relief to the surrounding kingdom .La liberté du **génie** a été accordée après des siècles de confinement, apportant un soulagement au royaume environnant.
ghoul
[nom]

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

goule

goule

Ex: Stories of ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .Les histoires de **goules** se sont transmises de génération en génération, mettant en garde les voyageurs contre certains lieux hantés.
giant
[nom]

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

géant, colosse

géant, colosse

Ex: The children listened wide-eyed as their grandmother told stories about the giant who once roamed their land .Les enfants écoutaient, les yeux écarquillés, tandis que leur grand-mère racontait des histoires sur le **géant** qui parcourait autrefois leur terre.
gnome
[nom]

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

gnome

gnome

goblin
[nom]

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

lutin, gobelin

lutin, gobelin

Ex: In some tales , goblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .Dans certains contes, les **gobelins** volent des choses aux voyageurs sans méfiance.
gorgon
[nom]

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, méduse

gorgone, méduse

griffin
[nom]

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

griffon, griffon

griffon, griffon

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

demi-homme, semi-homme

demi-homme, semi-homme

harpy
[nom]

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

harpie, monstre femelle avec un visage de femme et un corps d'oiseau

harpie, monstre femelle avec un visage de femme et un corps d'oiseau

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

hippocampe, cheval marin

hippocampe, cheval marin

hobbit
[nom]

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 personnage fictif du roman "Le Hobbit" de J.R.R. Tolkien

hobbit, un personnage fictif du roman "Le Hobbit" de J.R.R. Tolkien

hydra
[nom]

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

hydre, hydre de Lerne

hydre, hydre de Lerne

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

le jackalope,  une créature mythique du folklore nord-américain

le jackalope, une créature mythique du folklore nord-américain

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

le Diable de Jersey, la Créature légendaire du Jersey

le Diable de Jersey, la Créature légendaire du Jersey

kelpie
[nom]

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

un esprit aquatique changeant de forme qui habiterait les lacs et les mares d'Écosse, une créature mythique des eaux écossaises capable de changer d'apparence

un esprit aquatique changeant de forme qui habiterait les lacs et les mares d'Écosse, une créature mythique des eaux écossaises capable de changer d'apparence

kraken
[nom]

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

kraken, monstre marin légendaire de la mythologie scandinave

kraken, monstre marin légendaire de la mythologie scandinave

Krampus
[nom]

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,  une figure du folklore alpin représentée comme une créature cornue avec une longue langue

Krampus, une figure du folklore alpin représentée comme une créature cornue avec une longue langue

lamia
[nom]

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

lamie, démon femelle

lamie, démon femelle

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

Léviathan

Léviathan

Ex: The biblical passages established Leviathan's identity as a gigantic marine animal.Les passages bibliques ont établi l'identité du **Léviathan** comme celle d'un gigantesque animal marin.

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

Monstre du Loch Ness, Créature légendaire du Loch Ness

Monstre du Loch Ness, Créature légendaire du Loch Ness

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

manticore, manticora

manticore, manticora

Medusa
[nom]

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

méduse, gorgone

méduse, gorgone

mermaid
[nom]

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

sirène

sirène

Ex: During the festival , there was a performance featuring dancers dressed as mermaids, captivating the audience with their graceful moves .Pendant le festival, il y a eu une performance mettant en vedette des danseurs déguisés en **sirènes**, captivant le public par leurs mouvements gracieux.
merman
[nom]

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

homme-poisson, triton

homme-poisson, triton

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

minotaure, le Minotaure

minotaure, le Minotaure

monster
[nom]

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

monstre

monstre

Ex: The child 's imagination conjured up tales of friendly monsters living under the bed .L'imagination de l'enfant a fait surgir des histoires de **monstres** amicaux vivant sous le lit.

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 petit personnage

un munchkin, un petit personnage

naga
[nom]

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, créature mythique avec un corps de serpent

naga, créature mythique avec un corps de serpent

nymph
[nom]

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

nymphe

nymphe

Ex: Nymphs were often worshiped in ancient cultures as protectors of nature .Les **nymphes** étaient souvent vénérées dans les cultures anciennes comme protectrices de la nature.
ogre
[nom]

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

ogre

ogre

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .Dans le folklore, l'**ogre** est souvent décrit comme une créature géante, laide, avec un goût pour la chair humaine.
oni
[nom]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (un type de démon ou d'ogre dans le folklore japonais)

oni (un type de démon ou d'ogre dans le folklore japonais)

orc
[nom]

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

orque, orc

orque, orc

pegasus
[nom]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

Pégase, cheval ailé mythique

Pégase, cheval ailé mythique

phoenix
[nom]

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

phénix

phénix

Ex: The phoenix's ability to rise from its own ashes has inspired tales of hope and renewal throughout history .La capacité du **phénix** à renaître de ses cendres a inspiré des récits d'espoir et de renouveau tout au long de l'histoire.
pixie
[nom]

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

lutin, farfadet

lutin, farfadet

roc
[nom]

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

roc, oiseau légendaire

roc, oiseau légendaire

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, créature légendaire du folklore nord-américain censée habiter les forêts reculées

sasquatch, créature légendaire du folklore nord-américain censée habiter les forêts reculées

satyr
[nom]

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

satyre

satyre

Ex: In Greek mythology , a satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .Dans la mythologie grecque, un **satyre** est souvent représenté comme une figure espiègle, mais problématique, qui aime se livrer au vin et à la fête.
siren
[nom]

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

sirène

sirène

Ex: The siren's song could be heard from a distance , drawing the sailors closer to the shore .Le chant de la **sirène** pouvait être entendu de loin, attirant les marins plus près de la rive.
sphinx
[nom]

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

spirit
[nom]

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

esprit, fantôme

esprit, fantôme

sprite
[nom]

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

fée, elfe

fée, elfe

tengu
[nom]

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

tengu, une créature légendaire du folklore japonais

tengu, une créature légendaire du folklore japonais

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

oiseau-tonnerre, thunderbird

oiseau-tonnerre, thunderbird

troll
[nom]

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

troll

troll

Ex: The trolls had a reputation for being cunning and difficult to outsmart .Les **trolls** avaient la réputation d'être rusés et difficiles à déjouer.
undead
[nom]

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

morts-vivants, revenants

morts-vivants, revenants

unicorn
[nom]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

licorne

licorne

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 .Dans le roman fantastique, le héros s'est lancé dans une quête pour capturer une **licorne** rare et insaisissable afin de sauver le royaume d'une malédiction.

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, valkyrie (figure féminine de la mythologie nordique)

valkyrie, valkyrie (figure féminine de la mythologie nordique)

wendigo
[nom]

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

wendigo, une créature mythique du folklore algonquien

wendigo, une créature mythique du folklore algonquien

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

feu follet, ignis fatuus

feu follet, ignis fatuus

yeti
[nom]

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

yéti, abominable homme des neiges

yéti, abominable homme des neiges

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