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Letteratura - Personaggi mitologici
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a personaggi mitologici come "Zeus", "Ercole" e "Thor".
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a hero from Greek mythology who is known for slaying the Minotaur and for being the founder and king of Athens
Teseo, un eroe della mitologia greca noto per aver ucciso il Minotauro e per essere il fondatore e re di Atene
a figure in Greek mythology who was punished for his wrongdoing
Tantalo, una figura della mitologia greca punita per i suoi misfatti
an eight-legged horse from Norse mythology, belonging to the god Odin
Sleipnir, un cavallo a otto zampe della mitologia norrena
a character in Greek mythology who was punished in the afterlife by being forced to repeatedly push a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down again
Sisifo, un personaggio della mitologia greca punito nell'aldilà essendo costretto a spingere ripetutamente un masso su per una collina
a goddess in Norse mythology who is associated with earth, fertility, family, and harvest
Sif, una dea nella mitologia norrena associata alla terra
a sculptor who fell in love with his own ivory statue of a woman and prayed to the goddess Aphrodite to bring it to life
Pigmalione, uno scultore che si innamorò della propria statua d'avorio di una donna e pregò la dea Afrodite di darle vita
a figure from Greek mythology, known for her beauty and love story with the god Eros
Psiche, l'anima
a clever Titan in Greek mythology who created humans and stole fire from the gods, resulting in his punishment
Prometeo, un Titano astuto nella mitologia greca che creò gli umani e rubò il fuoco agli dei
the last king of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his tragic fate and his noble character
Priamo, l'ultimo re di Troia durante la guerra di Troia
the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, who was often depicted as a powerful and moody deity with a trident
Poseidone, il dio greco del mare
the queen of the gods in Greek mythology and the wife and sister of Zeus
Era, la regina degli dei nella mitologia greca e la moglie e sorella di Zeus
the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest
Demetra, la dea greca dell'agricoltura
the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, strategic warfare, and inspiration, characterized by wearing a golden helmet and shield
Atena, la dea greca della saggezza
the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, medicine, and the sun, who was often depicted as a handsome and talented young man with a lyre or a bow
Apollo, il dio greco della musica
the Greek goddess of hunting, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, who was often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of young women
Artemide, la dea greca della caccia
the ancient Greek god of war, who was often depicted as a fierce and violent deity, associated with conflicts, battles, and the shedding of blood
Ares, l'antico dio greco della guerra
the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality, and was often depicted as a beautiful woman who had the power to make people fall in love
Afrodite, la dea greca dell'amore
a Greek god associated with fire, metalworking, and crafting, often depicted as a skilled blacksmith
Efesto, Vulcano
a Greek god of commerce, thieves, travelers, and athletes, often depicted with winged sandals and a winged helmet
Ermes, il dio Ermes
the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy
Dioniso, Bacco
the Greek god of the underworld who ruled over the souls of the dead and was often depicted as a stern and formidable figure
Ade, il dio greco degli inferi
the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, known as the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, and justice
Zeus, il re degli dei nella mitologia greca antica
a powerful god in Norse mythology associated with justice and bravery, often depicted as a one-handed god
Tyr, un potente dio della mitologia norrena associato alla giustizia e al coraggio
a mighty god from Norse mythology who carries a big hammer and can control thunder and lightning
Thor, un potente dio della mitologia norrena che porta un grande martello e può controllare tuoni e fulmini
the son of Oedipus and Jocasta in Greek mythology, and was one of the two warring brothers in the play Antigone
Polinice, il figlio di Edipo e Giocasta nella mitologia greca
a famous hero from Greek mythology, often depicted as a man wielding a sword and holding the severed head of Medusa
Perseo, un famoso eroe della mitologia greca
a Greek goddess of vegetation and the underworld, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and wife of Hades
Persefone, una dea greca della vegetazione e degli inferi
a figure in Greek mythology who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the unwanted advances of the god Apollo
Dafne, una figura della mitologia greca trasformata in un albero di alloro per sfuggire alle avances indesiderate del dio Apollo
a figure in Greek mythology who was the prince of Troy and was known for his role in the Trojan War, including his abduction of Helen, which was said to have sparked the conflict
Paride, Paris
the first woman created by the gods, who was given a box containing all the evils of the world and was instructed not to open it, but curiosity got the better of her and she released all the evils into the world
Pandora, la prima donna creata dagli dei
a legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology who is known for his musical talent and his attempt to rescue his wife Eurydice from the underworld
Orfeo, un leggendario musicista e poeta della mitologia greca
the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who avenged his father's murder by killing his mother and her lover Aegisthus
Oreste, il figlio di Agamennone e Clitennestra
a tragic hero in Greek mythology who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his own downfall
Edipo, un eroe tragico della mitologia greca che uccide suo padre e sposa sua madre senza saperlo
a legendary hero in Greek mythology who was known for his intelligence, cunning, and skill in battle, and was the central character of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey
Ulisse, Odisseo
a major god in Norse mythology, often portrayed as an older man with one eye, who is associated with wisdom, magic, war, and death
Odino, un dio maggiore nella mitologia norrena
a Norse deity associated with the sea, wind, fishing, and wealth
Njord, una divinità norrena associata al mare
a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and ultimately turned into a flower that bears his name
narciso, Narciso
a wise and knowledgeable figure in Norse mythology who was known for guarding a sacred well of wisdom and advising the gods with his counsel
Mimir, una figura saggia e sapiente nella mitologia norrena
a legendary king of Sparta, who played a significant role in the Trojan War and was married to the beautiful Helen of Troy
Menelao, un re leggendario di Sparta
a mischievous and cunning god in Norse mythology who was known for his shape-shifting abilities, trickery, and association with chaos and fire
Loki, un dio birichino e astuto nella mitologia norrena
a hero in Greek mythology who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece
Giasone, un eroe della mitologia greca che guidò gli Argonauti nella loro ricerca del Vello d'Oro
a Norse goddess associated with youth, beauty, and the renewal of life
Idun, una dea norrena associata alla giovinezza
a figure from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun using wings made of feathers and wax, causing his wings to melt and him to fall into the sea and drown
Icaro, una figura della mitologia greca che volò troppo vicino al sole con ali fatte di piume e cera
a legendary hero known for his strength and bravery, famous for his Twelve Labors, and the son of Jupiter in Roman mythology
Ercole, Eracle
a goddess in Norse mythology who rules over the underworld and is often depicted as half alive and half dead
Hel, una dea nella mitologia norrena che governa l'oltretomba ed è spesso raffigurata come mezzo viva e mezzo morta
a Norse deity associated with foresight, vigilance, and the guardian of the Bifröst bridge, believed to have keen senses and the ability to sound a horn to warn of impending danger
Heimdall, una divinità norrena associata alla previdenza
a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior in the Trojan War, known for his courage, leadership, and devotion to his country and family
Ettore, un principe troiano e il più grande guerriero della guerra di Troia
a goddess in Norse mythology who is known as the wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and destiny
Frigg, una dea nella mitologia norrena conosciuta come la moglie di Odino e la dea del matrimonio
a Norse god associated with fertility, prosperity, and sunlight
Freyr, un dio norreno associato alla fertilità
a powerful and monstrous wolf that played a significant role in the ultimate downfall of the Norse gods known as Ragnarök
Fenrir, un lupo potente e mostruoso che ha svolto un ruolo significativo nella caduta finale degli dei norreni conosciuta come Ragnarök
a figure in Greek mythology who was the wife of Orpheus and died tragically
Euridice, una figura della mitologia greca che era la moglie di Orfeo e morì tragicamente
the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, and is known for seeking vengeance on her mother for her father's murder
Elettra, la figlia del re Agamennone e della regina Clitennestra
the founder and first queen of Carthage, according to ancient sources, and is known for her tragic love affair with Aeneas in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid
Didone, la fondatrice e prima regina di Cartagine
a legendary inventor in Greek mythology who is famous for creating the Labyrinth of Crete and designing wings that allowed him and his son Icarus to escape from imprisonment
Dedalo, un inventore leggendario della mitologia greca
a legendary figure in Greek mythology who was the king of Thebes and was known for his strict adherence to the law and his belief in the importance of order and stability in society
Creonte, una figura leggendaria della mitologia greca che fu re di Tebe e noto per la sua stretta aderenza alla legge e la sua convinzione nell'importanza dell'ordine e della stabilità nella società
a figure in Greek mythology with incredible strength and endurance who was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders for entirety
Atlante, il Titano Atlante
a figure in Greek mythology known for her exceptional athletic ability and fierce determination
Atalanta, Atalante
the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur and escape the Labyrinth, and later became the wife of the god Dionysus
Arianna, la figlia del re Minosse di Creta
a character in Greek mythology, known for his leadership as the commander-in-chief of the Greek army during the Trojan War
Agamennone, un personaggio della mitologia greca
a figure in Greek mythology who was known for his exceptional beauty and was a favorite of the goddess Aphrodite, but died young and was honored as a symbol of youthful male beauty
Adone, un Adone
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