Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Magia e Soprannaturale

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ambrosia

[sostantivo]

(in classical mythology) the food or drink of the gods, believed to grant immortality to mortals who consumed it

ambrosia, nettare degli dei

Ex: Legends claim that ambrosia could heal any wound .Le leggende affermano che l'**ambrosia** potesse guarire qualsiasi ferita.

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apparition

[sostantivo]

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

apparizione, fantasma

Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .È stato sorpreso da un'**apparizione** nel riflesso dello specchio.

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arcane

[aggettivo]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

arcano

Ex: The arcane details of the ancient manuscript could only be deciphered by experts .I dettagli **arcani** dell'antico manoscritto potevano essere decifrati solo da esperti.

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bugaboo

[sostantivo]

an imaginary monster or creature invented to scare children

babau, spauracchio

Ex: In folklore , the bugaboo changes shape to terrify its victims .Nel folclore, il **babau** cambia forma per terrorizzare le sue vittime.

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necromancy

[sostantivo]

the use of magical spells or rituals that invoke occult forces or evil spirits to create unnatural effects

Ex: He was accused of necromancy after strange phenomena occurred around his property .

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hermetic

[aggettivo]

related to an ancient mystical, alchemical, and esoteric tradition attributed to Hermes Trismegistus

ermetico, trismegisto

Ex: The hermetic tradition blends philosophy, magic, and spirituality into a complex system of knowledge.La tradizione **ermetica** fonde filosofia, magia e spiritualità in un sistema complesso di conoscenza.

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occult

[aggettivo]

relating to knowledge, meanings, or truths that are hidden from normal perception and difficult to understand without special insight

occulto, esoterico

Ex: The painting's occult significance was known only to the artist.Il significato **occulto** del dipinto era noto solo all'artista.

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preternatural

[aggettivo]

beyond what is usual or expected

soprannaturale, straordinario

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phoenix

[sostantivo]

someone or something that is revived or restored after apparent destruction or failure

fenice, rinascita

Ex: Like a phoenix, the ancient tradition found new life in the modern world.**Come una fenice**, l'antica tradizione ha trovato nuova vita nel mondo moderno.

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fetish

[sostantivo]

an object thought to possess magical powers or to bring good luck, often used in rituals or as a protective charm

feticcio, amuleto

Ex: The shaman blessed the fetish before the ceremony .Lo sciamano ha benedetto il **feticcio** prima della cerimonia.

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chimerical

[aggettivo]

having the qualities or features of a chimera, often combining different, incongruous parts into one

chimerico, fantastico

Ex: The tapestry showed chimerical figures in vivid colors .L'arazzo mostrava figure **chimeriche** in colori vivaci.

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stygian

[aggettivo]

extremely shadowy or gloomy, evoking the mysterious qualities associated with the River Styx in Greek mythology

stigio, tenebroso

Ex: Legends spoke of stygian realms beneath the earth where lost souls wandered forever.Le leggende parlavano di reami **stigii** sotto la terra dove le anime perdute vagavano per sempre.

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