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Letteratura - Creature Mitologiche

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a creature mitologiche come lo "yeti", il "drago" e la "chimera".

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angel
[sostantivo]

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

angelo

angelo

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banshee
[sostantivo]

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

banshee, spirito femminile del folklore irlandese associato alla morte

banshee, spirito femminile del folklore irlandese associato alla morte

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boogeyman
[sostantivo]

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

uomo nero, babau

uomo nero, babau

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brownie
[sostantivo]

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

folletto, brownie

folletto, brownie

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bunyip
[sostantivo]

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 creatura mitologica della mitologia aborigena australiana che si crede abiti i corpi idrici ed è spesso descritta come una grande e temibile creatura con un mix di diverse caratteristiche animali, un bunyip

una creatura mitologica della mitologia aborigena australiana che si crede abiti i corpi idrici ed è spesso descritta come una grande e temibile creatura con un mix di diverse caratteristiche animali, un bunyip

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centaur
[sostantivo]

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

centauro, uomo-cavallo

centauro, uomo-cavallo

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Cerberus
[sostantivo]

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

Cerbero, il cane a tre teste della mitologia greca

Cerbero, il cane a tre teste della mitologia greca

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chimera
[sostantivo]

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

chimera, creatura mitologica

chimera, creatura mitologica

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chupacabra
[sostantivo]

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

il chupacabra, la creatura leggendaria chupacabra

il chupacabra, la creatura leggendaria chupacabra

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cyclops
[sostantivo]

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

ciclope, monocolo

ciclope, monocolo

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demon
[sostantivo]

an evil supernatural creature

demone

demone

Ex: The story described how the demon was finally vanquished after a long and fierce battle .La storia ha descritto come il **demone** sia stato finalmente sconfitto dopo una lunga e feroce battaglia.
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dragon
[sostantivo]

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

drago

drago

Ex: The dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .Il **drago** spiegò le ali e si librò nel cielo.
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dwarf
[sostantivo]

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

nano

nano

Ex: Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .Biancaneve cercò rifugio con i sette **nani** nella foresta dopo essere fuggita dalla malvagia regina.
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Echidna
[sostantivo]

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

echidna, la madre dei mostri

echidna, la madre dei mostri

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elf
[sostantivo]

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

elfo

elfo

Ex: According to folklore, elves would come out at night to dance and sing in the moonlight.Secondo il folklore, gli **elfi** uscivano di notte per ballare e cantare al chiaro di luna.
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fairy
[sostantivo]

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

fata

fata

Ex: Fairies are often associated with nature and are said to protect plants and animals .Le **fate** sono spesso associate alla natura e si dice che proteggano piante e animali.
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faun
[sostantivo]

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

fauno, satiro

fauno, satiro

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and friendly fauns.Il libro per bambini ha portato i giovani lettori in un'avventura magica attraverso una foresta incantata, dove hanno incontrato animali parlanti e amichevoli **fauni**.
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fay
[sostantivo]

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

fata, spirito della natura

fata, spirito della natura

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Fury
[sostantivo]

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

furore, Furie

furore, Furie

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genie
[sostantivo]

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 libertà del **genio** fu concessa dopo secoli di prigionia, portando sollievo al regno circostante.
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ghoul
[sostantivo]

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

ghoul

ghoul

Ex: Stories of ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .Le storie di **ghul** sono state tramandate di generazione in generazione, avvertendo i viaggiatori di evitare certi luoghi infestati.
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giant
[sostantivo]

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 .I bambini ascoltavano a bocca aperta mentre la loro nonna raccontava storie sul **gigante** che un tempo vagava per la loro terra.
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gnome
[sostantivo]

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

gnome

gnome

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goblin
[sostantivo]

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

spiritello maligno

spiritello maligno

Ex: In some tales , goblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .In alcune storie, i **goblin** rubano cose ai viaggiatori ignari.
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gorgon
[sostantivo]

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, medusa

gorgone, medusa

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griffin
[sostantivo]

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

grifone, grifone

grifone, grifone

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halfling
[sostantivo]

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

mezzuomo, semiumano

mezzuomo, semiumano

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harpy
[sostantivo]

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

arpia, mostro femminile con il volto di una donna e il corpo di un uccello

arpia, mostro femminile con il volto di una donna e il corpo di un uccello

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hippocampus
[sostantivo]

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

ippocampo, cavallo marino

ippocampo, cavallo marino

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hobbit
[sostantivo]

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 personaggio immaginario del romanzo "Lo Hobbit" di J.R.R. Tolkien

hobbit, un personaggio immaginario del romanzo "Lo Hobbit" di J.R.R. Tolkien

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hydra
[sostantivo]

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

idra, idra di Lerna

idra, idra di Lerna

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jackalope
[sostantivo]

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

il jackalope,  una creatura mitologica del folklore nordamericano

il jackalope, una creatura mitologica del folklore nordamericano

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Jersey Devil
[sostantivo]

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

il Diavolo del Jersey, la Creatura leggendaria del Jersey

il Diavolo del Jersey, la Creatura leggendaria del Jersey

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kelpie
[sostantivo]

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

uno spirito acquatico mutaforma che si dice abiti nei laghi e nelle pozze della Scozia, una creatura mitica delle acque scozzesi capace di cambiare forma

uno spirito acquatico mutaforma che si dice abiti nei laghi e nelle pozze della Scozia, una creatura mitica delle acque scozzesi capace di cambiare forma

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kraken
[sostantivo]

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

kraken, mostro marino leggendario del folclore scandinavo

kraken, mostro marino leggendario del folclore scandinavo

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Krampus
[sostantivo]

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 folklore alpino raffigurata come una creatura cornuta con una lunga lingua

Krampus, una figura del folklore alpino raffigurata come una creatura cornuta con una lunga lingua

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lamia
[sostantivo]

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

lamia, demone femmina

lamia, demone femmina

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Leviathan
[sostantivo]

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

leviatano, mostro marino gigante

leviatano, mostro marino gigante

Ex: The biblical passages established Leviathan's identity as a gigantic marine animal.I passi biblici hanno stabilito l'identità del **Leviatano** come quella di un gigantesco animale marino.
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Loch Ness Monster
[sostantivo]

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

Mostro di Loch Ness, Creatura leggendaria del Loch Ness

Mostro di Loch Ness, Creatura leggendaria del Loch Ness

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manticore
[sostantivo]

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

manticora, mantichora

manticora, mantichora

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Medusa
[sostantivo]

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

medusa, gorgone

medusa, gorgone

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mermaid
[sostantivo]

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 il festival, c'è stata una performance con ballerini vestiti da **sirene**, che hanno affascinato il pubblico con i loro movimenti aggraziati.
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merman
[sostantivo]

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

uomo pesce, tritone

uomo pesce, tritone

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Minotaur
[sostantivo]

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

minotauro, il Minotauro

minotauro, il Minotauro

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monster
[sostantivo]

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

mostro

mostro

Ex: The child 's imagination conjured up tales of friendly monsters living under the bed .L'immaginazione del bambino ha evocato storie di **mostri** amichevoli che vivono sotto il letto.
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munchkin
[sostantivo]

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 personaggio piccolo

un munchkin, un personaggio piccolo

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naga
[sostantivo]

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, creatura mitica con corpo di serpente

naga, creatura mitica con corpo di serpente

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nymph
[sostantivo]

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 .Le **ninfe** erano spesso venerate nelle culture antiche come protettrici della natura.
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ogre
[sostantivo]

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

orco

orco

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .Nel folklore, l'**orco** è spesso raffigurato come una creatura gigante, brutta, con un gusto per la carne umana.
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oni
[sostantivo]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (un tipo di demone o orco nel folclore giapponese)

oni (un tipo di demone o orco nel folclore giapponese)

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orc
[sostantivo]

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

orco, mostro

orco, mostro

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pegasus
[sostantivo]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

Pegaso, cavallo alato mitologico

Pegaso, cavallo alato mitologico

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phoenix
[sostantivo]

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

fenice

fenice

Ex: The phoenix's ability to rise from its own ashes has inspired tales of hope and renewal throughout history .La capacità della **fenice** di risorgere dalle proprie ceneri ha ispirato storie di speranza e rinnovamento nel corso della storia.
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pixie
[sostantivo]

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

folletto, spiritello

folletto, spiritello

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roc
[sostantivo]

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

roc, uccello leggendario

roc, uccello leggendario

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sasquatch
[sostantivo]

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, creatura leggendaria del folklore nordamericano che si dice abiti foreste remote

sasquatch, creatura leggendaria del folklore nordamericano che si dice abiti foreste remote

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satyr
[sostantivo]

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

satiro, fauno

satiro, fauno

Ex: In Greek mythology , a satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .Nella mitologia greca, un **satiro** è spesso raffigurato come una figura giocosa, ma problematica, che ama indulgere nel vino e nella baldoria.
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siren
[sostantivo]

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 .Il canto della **sirena** si poteva sentire da lontano, attirando i marinai più vicini alla riva.
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sphinx
[sostantivo]

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

sfinge, sphinx

sfinge, sphinx

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spirit
[sostantivo]

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

spirito, fantasma

spirito, fantasma

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sprite
[sostantivo]

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

fata, elfo

fata, elfo

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tengu
[sostantivo]

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

tengu, un tipo di creatura leggendaria nel folklore giapponese

tengu, un tipo di creatura leggendaria nel folklore giapponese

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thunderbird
[sostantivo]

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

uccello del tuono, thunderbird

uccello del tuono, thunderbird

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troll
[sostantivo]

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 .I **troll** avevano la reputazione di essere astuti e difficili da superare in astuzia.
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undead
[sostantivo]

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

non morti, revenienti

non morti, revenienti

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unicorn
[sostantivo]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

unicorno

unicorno

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 .Nel romanzo fantasy, l'eroe si imbarcò in una missione per catturare un **unicorno** raro e sfuggente per salvare il regno da una maledizione.
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valkyrie
[sostantivo]

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

valchiria, valchiria (figure femminili della mitologia norrena)

valchiria, valchiria (figure femminili della mitologia norrena)

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wendigo
[sostantivo]

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

wendigo, una creatura mitologica del folklore algonchino

wendigo, una creatura mitologica del folklore algonchino

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will-o'-the-wisp
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a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it

fuoco fatuo, lume fatuo

fuoco fatuo, lume fatuo

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yeti
[sostantivo]

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

yeti, abominevole uomo delle nevi

yeti, abominevole uomo delle nevi

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