Letteratura - Creature Mitologiche
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a creature mitologiche come lo "yeti", il "drago" e la "chimera".
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a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God

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

uomo nero, babau
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
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
a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse

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

il chupacabra, la creatura leggendaria chupacabra
a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead

ciclope, monocolo
an evil supernatural creature

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ippocampo, cavallo marino
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
a female demon or monster in Greek mythology who preys on young children and mothers

lamia, demone femmina
a giant sea monster who is sometimes considered to be a demon of chaos and darkness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

orco
a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (un tipo di demone o orco nel folclore giapponese)
a humanoid creature that is typically portrayed as brutish, aggressive, and warlike

orco, mostro
a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

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

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

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

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

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

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

uccello del tuono, thunderbird
any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

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

non morti, revenienti
a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

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

wendigo, una creatura mitologica del folklore algonchino
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
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