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Letteratura - Creature mitologiche
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate a creature mitologiche come "yeti", "dragon" e "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 della morte
a mythical creature in many cultures, often portrayed as a malevolent figure used to frighten children
babau, mostro
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
brownie, folletto
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
bunyip, creatura mitica australiana
a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse
centauro
a three-headed dog from Greek mythology, known for guarding the entrance to the underworld and preventing the dead from leaving
cerbero
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
a legendary creature in Latin American folklore, known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats
chupacabra
a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead
ciclop
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, 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, satiri
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
fata, fay
the female spirit who punished those who had committed crimes, especially within families
Furia, Furia (spirito femminile)
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, sorella gorgone
a mythical creature with the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and the body of a lion
grifone
a fictional humanoid race that appears in various fantasy novels and games, usually characterized by their small size and agility
mezzo uomo, halfling
a female monster with the face of a woman and the body of a bird
arpia, essere mitologico
a creature that has the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish or a dolphin
ippocampo
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, piccolo uomo
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
a mythical creature from North American folklore, often depicted as a rabbit with antlers, and celebrated as a symbol of ingenuity and humor
jackalope, coniglio cornuto
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
Diavolo del Jersey
a shape-shifting water spirit that is said to inhabit the lochs and pools of Scotland
kelpie, spirito d'acqua
a legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a giant squid or octopus that attacks ships
kraken
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, figura popolare
a female demon or monster in Greek mythology who preys on young children and mothers
lamia, demone
a giant sea monster who is sometimes considered to be a demon of chaos and darkness
leviatano
a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands
Mostro di Loch Ness, Creature del Loch Ness
a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, and a human-like face
manticora
a creature from Greek mythology with snakes for hair and the power to turn people to stone with her gaze
medusa, medusa (mitologica)
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
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
munchkin, persona piccola
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, serpente mitologico
a fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman
ninfa
a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore
oni (demone), ogre giapponese
a humanoid creature that is typically portrayed as brutish, aggressive, and warlike
orco
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, gnomo
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, bigfoot
a god in Greek mythology who has the face and body of a human and legs, horns, tails, and ears of a goat
satiro
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, sfinge (creatura mitologica)
a supernatural being or force that may be benevolent or malevolent, and which is often associated with specific locations, natural phenomena, or emotions
spirito, anima
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
sprite, fata
a type of legendary creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a humanoid with wings and a long nose
tengu
a legendary creature in the mythology of Native Americans, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest region of North America
uccello tuono
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, i morti viventi
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
a mythical creature from Algonquian folklore, known for its cannibalistic nature and association with cold winter weather
wendigo, wendigo (creatura mitica della tradizione algonchina)
a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it
lucciola, fiamma fatuo
a large, ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet
yeti, uomo delle nevi
