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Littérature - Lieux et Objets Mythologiques

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux lieux et objets mythologiques tels que "Atlantide", "Sparte" et "trident".

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Atlantis

a legendary island first mentioned by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, believed to have been swallowed up by the sea

Atlantide, l'île légendaire d'Atlantide

Atlantide, l'île légendaire d'Atlantide

Elysium
Elysium
[nom]

a conception of the afterlife as a paradise, a place of eternal happiness and peace

élysée, paradis

élysée, paradis

Mount olympus

a prominent mountain in Greece and is considered the home of the gods in Greek mythology

le mont Olympe, l'Olympe

le mont Olympe, l'Olympe

Asgard
Asgard
[nom]

a realm in Norse mythology, home to the gods and goddesses

un royaume dans la mythologie nordique,  demeure des dieux et déesses

un royaume dans la mythologie nordique, demeure des dieux et déesses

Yggdrasil

the immense mythical tree that connects the nine worlds in Norse mythology

Yggdrasil, l'arbre monde

Yggdrasil, l'arbre monde

Midgard
Midgard
[nom]

the world of humans in Norse mythology, surrounded by the sea and located within a mythical tree called Yggdrasil

Midgard, le monde des humains dans la mythologie nordique

Midgard, le monde des humains dans la mythologie nordique

the Underworld

the realm of the dead in Greek mythology, ruled over by the god Hades

les enfers, le monde souterrain

les enfers, le monde souterrain

oracle
oracle
[nom]

a place regarded as a source of wise counsel or prophetic predictions, often associated with the ability to communicate with the divine

oracle, sanctuaire divinatoire

oracle, sanctuaire divinatoire

the Labyrinth

(in Greek mythology) a complex maze designed to trap the Minotaur, which was so intricate that it was nearly impossible to escape from

labyrinthe, dédale

labyrinthe, dédale

Troy
Troy
[nom]

an ancient city located in what is now Turkey, which was the site of a famous war between the Trojans and the Greeks, as described in the Iliad

Troie, la cité de Troie

Troie, la cité de Troie

Tiryns
Tiryns
[nom]

an ancient Mycenaean archaeological site in the Peloponnese region of Greece, known for its well-preserved Cyclopean walls and palace complex

Tirynthe, site archéologique mycénien de Tirynthe

Tirynthe, site archéologique mycénien de Tirynthe

Thebes
Thebes
[nom]

a city in Greece with a rich mythological and historical legacy, and was believed to be the birthplace of several important figures in Greek mythology, including Hercules, Dionysus, and Oedipus

Thèbes, la cité de Thèbes

Thèbes, la cité de Thèbes

Sparta
Sparta
[nom]

an ancient Greek city-state known for its military strength and discipline

Sparte, une cité-état grecque antique connue pour sa force militaire et sa discipline

Sparte, une cité-état grecque antique connue pour sa force militaire et sa discipline

Mycenae
Mycenae
[nom]

an ancient city in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece and was one of the major centers of Greek civilization during the late Bronze Age

Mycènes, la cité de Mycènes

Mycènes, la cité de Mycènes

Corinth
Corinth
[nom]

an ancient Greek city-state located on the Isthmus of Corinth, known for its strategic location and wealth, as well as for its architecture and artistic production

Corinthe, la cité-état de Corinthe

Corinthe, la cité-état de Corinthe

Styx
Styx
[nom]

the river that forms the boundary between Earth and the underworld, and it is also the name of the goddess who personifies this river

le Styx, le fleuve Styx

le Styx, le fleuve Styx

Nun
Nun
[nom]

the Egyptian deity representing the primeval waters believed to exist before creation, considered the source of all life

Ex: Temples dedicated to Nun emphasized the power of life-giving waters.
Fortunate Isles

a group of mythical islands in ancient Greek and Roman mythology said to be a paradise for heroes and those favored by the gods

Îles Fortunées, Îles des Bienheureux

Îles Fortunées, Îles des Bienheureux

Excalibur

a legendary sword from Arthurian legend, often associated with the rightful sovereignty of Great Britain

Excalibur, l'épée légendaire d'Excalibur

Excalibur, l'épée légendaire d'Excalibur

Pandora's box

a Greek mythological artifact that contained all the evils of the world, which were released when Pandora opened the box out of curiosity

la boîte de Pandore, le coffre de Pandore

la boîte de Pandore, le coffre de Pandore

trident
trident
[nom]

a three-pronged spear or fork, historically used for fishing and hunting but also associated with various mythological gods and figures

trident

trident

aegis
aegis
[nom]

a protective shield or breastplate, originally from ancient mythology, designed to guard the chest and upper body from harm

bouclier protecteur, égide

bouclier protecteur, égide

Ex: Legends describe the aegis as radiating power and offering divine protection .Les légendes décrivent **l'égide** comme rayonnant de puissance et offrant une protection divine.
amulet
amulet
[nom]

a small object, often worn as jewelry, believed to protect the wearer from harm, danger, or evil influences

amulette

amulette

Ex: The museum displayed a collection of Egyptian amulets.Le musée exposait une collection d'**amulettes** égyptiennes.
ankh
ankh
[nom]

an object or design similar to a cross with a loop on top, considered to be the sign of life in ancient Egypt

ânkh

ânkh

the Ark of the covenant

a biblical artifact that was said to have contained the tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments and other sacred objects

arche d'alliance, arche de l'alliance

arche d'alliance, arche de l'alliance

caduceus

a staff associated with Hermes, featuring two snakes and often wings, symbolizing trade and communication

caducée, bâton de Mercure

caducée, bâton de Mercure

Venus's girdle

a phenomenon that occurs during sunrise or sunset when a pinkish band of light appears in the sky between the horizon and the dark blue upper atmosphere

ceinture de Vénus, bande de Vénus

ceinture de Vénus, bande de Vénus

chalice
chalice
[nom]

a large, ceremonial cup, typically made of metal, that is used for drinking wine or other sacred liquids during religious ceremonies

calice, coupe

calice, coupe

the Fountain of youth

a legendary spring that is believed to have the power to restore youth to those who drink or bathe in its waters

fontaine de jouvence, source de jouvence

fontaine de jouvence, source de jouvence

Draupnir

a golden ring from Norse mythology, owned by Odin, that had the magical ability to create eight new rings of equal value every ninth night and was given as a gift to Balder

Draupnir,  un anneau d'or de la mythologie nordique

Draupnir, un anneau d'or de la mythologie nordique

wand
wand
[nom]

a thin, hand-held stick or rod that is used for various purposes such as casting spells, directing energy, or performing illusions

baguette, verge

baguette, verge

the Emerald tablet

an ancient text that is believed to contain the secrets of the universe, including the principles of alchemy and the philosopher's stone

tablette d'émeraude, table d'émeraude

tablette d'émeraude, table d'émeraude

Eye of ra

an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, power, and good health

œil de Râ, œil d'Horus

œil de Râ, œil d'Horus

Golden fleece

a mythical artifact in Greek mythology, a symbol of kingship and authority, which Jason and the Argonauts set out to retrieve

toison d'or, la toison d'or

toison d'or, la toison d'or

Holy Grail

a significant object in Christian tradition that is said to be the cup or dish used by Jesus at the Last Supper and sought after by various knights in medieval romances

Saint Graal, Graal

Saint Graal, Graal

cornucopia

a horn-shaped container filled with fruits, flowers, and grain, symbolizing abundance and prosperity

Ex: The museum displayed an ancient cornucopia used in ceremonial rituals .
Valhalla

a great hall located in Asgard, the realm of the gods, said to be the home of Odin

Valhalla, le Valhalle

Valhalla, le Valhalle

wishing well

a well or other body of water, often found in folklore, where people make wishes by throwing coins or other objects into it

puits à souhaits, fontaine aux vœux

puits à souhaits, fontaine aux vœux

magic carpet

a carpet or rug from Middle Eastern and South Asian folklore and mythology, which is capable of flying and carrying people through the air

tapis volant, tapis magique

tapis volant, tapis magique

talaria
talaria
[nom]

a type of winged sandals or boots from Greek and Roman mythology, commonly associated with the god Hermes or Mercury, which allow the wearer to fly or move quickly

talaria, sandales ailées

talaria, sandales ailées

Wonderland

a fantastical imaginary world, often associated with Lewis Carroll's classic novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"

pays des merveilles, monde imaginaire

pays des merveilles, monde imaginaire

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