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Literatuur - Mythologische personages
Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met mythologische figuren zoals "Zeus", "Hercules" en "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
Theseus, een held uit de Griekse mythologie die bekend staat om het doden van de Minotaurus en als stichter en koning van Athene
a figure in Greek mythology who was punished for his wrongdoing
Tantalus, een figuur uit de Griekse mythologie die werd gestraft voor zijn wandaden
an eight-legged horse from Norse mythology, belonging to the god Odin
Sleipnir, een achtbenig paard uit de Noorse mythologie
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
Sisyphus, een personage uit de Griekse mythologie die in het hiernamaals werd gestraft door gedwongen te worden een rots herhaaldelijk een heuvel op te duwen
a goddess in Norse mythology who is associated with earth, fertility, family, and harvest
Sif, een godin in de Noorse mythologie die geassocieerd wordt met aarde
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
Pygmalion, een beeldhouwer die verliefd werd op zijn eigen ivoren beeld van een vrouw en tot de godin Aphrodite bad om het tot leven te wekken
a figure from Greek mythology, known for her beauty and love story with the god Eros
Psyche, de ziel
a clever Titan in Greek mythology who created humans and stole fire from the gods, resulting in his punishment
Prometheus, een slimme Titan in de Griekse mythologie die mensen schiep en vuur van de goden stal
the last king of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his tragic fate and his noble character
Priam, de laatste koning van Troje tijdens de Trojaanse Oorlog
the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, who was often depicted as a powerful and moody deity with a trident
Poseidon, de Griekse god van de zee
the queen of the gods in Greek mythology and the wife and sister of Zeus
Hera, de koningin van de goden in de Griekse mythologie en de vrouw en zus van Zeus
the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest
Demeter, de Griekse godin van de landbouw
the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, strategic warfare, and inspiration, characterized by wearing a golden helmet and shield
Athena, de Griekse godin van de wijsheid
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, de Griekse god van muziek
the Greek goddess of hunting, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, who was often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of young women
Artemis, de Griekse godin van de jacht
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, de oude Griekse god van de oorlog
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
Aphrodite, de Griekse godin van de liefde
a Greek god associated with fire, metalworking, and crafting, often depicted as a skilled blacksmith
Hephaistos, Vulcanus
a Greek god of commerce, thieves, travelers, and athletes, often depicted with winged sandals and a winged helmet
Hermes, de god Hermes
the Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family
Hestia, de Griekse godin van de haard
the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy
Dionysus, Bacchus
the Greek god of the underworld who ruled over the souls of the dead and was often depicted as a stern and formidable figure
Hades, de Griekse god van de onderwereld
the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, known as the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, and justice
Zeus, de koning van de goden in de oude Griekse mythologie
a powerful god in Norse mythology associated with justice and bravery, often depicted as a one-handed god
Tyr, een machtige god in de Noorse mythologie geassocieerd met gerechtigheid en moed
a mighty god from Norse mythology who carries a big hammer and can control thunder and lightning
Thor, een machtige god uit de Noorse mythologie die een grote hamer draagt en donder en bliksem kan beheersen
the son of Oedipus and Jocasta in Greek mythology, and was one of the two warring brothers in the play Antigone
Polynices, de zoon van Oedipus en Jocasta in de Griekse mythologie
a famous hero from Greek mythology, often depicted as a man wielding a sword and holding the severed head of Medusa
Perseus, een beroemde held uit de Griekse mythologie
a Greek goddess of vegetation and the underworld, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and wife of Hades
Persephone, een Griekse godin van de vegetatie en de onderwereld
a figure in Greek mythology who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the unwanted advances of the god Apollo
Daphne, een figuur uit de Griekse mythologie die in een laurierboom werd veranderd om te ontsnappen aan de ongewenste avances van de god 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
Paris, 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, de eerste vrouw die door de goden werd geschapen
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
Orpheus, een legendarische muzikant en dichter in de Griekse mythologie
the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who avenged his father's murder by killing his mother and her lover Aegisthus
Orestes, de zoon van Agamemnon en Clytaemnestra
a tragic hero in Greek mythology who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his own downfall
Oedipus, een tragische held uit de Griekse mythologie die onbewust zijn vader doodt en met zijn moeder trouwt
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
Odysseus, Ulysses
a major god in Norse mythology, often portrayed as an older man with one eye, who is associated with wisdom, magic, war, and death
Odin, een hoofdgod in de Noorse mythologie
a Norse deity associated with the sea, wind, fishing, and wealth
Njord, een Noorse godheid geassocieerd met de zee
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
narcis, Narcissus
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, een wijze en wetende figuur in de Noorse mythologie
a legendary king of Sparta, who played a significant role in the Trojan War and was married to the beautiful Helen of Troy
Menelaos, een legendarische koning van 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, een ondeugende en sluwe god in de Noorse mythologie
a hero in Greek mythology who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece
Jason, een held uit de Griekse mythologie die de Argonauten leidde in hun zoektocht naar het Gulden Vlies
a Norse goddess associated with youth, beauty, and the renewal of life
Idun, een Noorse godin geassocieerd met jeugd
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
Icarus, een figuur uit de Griekse mythologie die te dicht bij de zon vloog met vleugels gemaakt van veren en was
a legendary hero known for his strength and bravery, famous for his Twelve Labors, and the son of Jupiter in Roman mythology
Hercules, Herakles
a goddess in Norse mythology who rules over the underworld and is often depicted as half alive and half dead
Hel, een godin in de Noorse mythologie die over de onderwereld heerst en vaak wordt afgebeeld als half levend en half dood
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, een Noorse godheid geassocieerd met vooruitziendheid
a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior in the Trojan War, known for his courage, leadership, and devotion to his country and family
Hector, een Trojaanse prins en de grootste krijger in de Trojaanse Oorlog
a goddess in Norse mythology who is known as the wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and destiny
Frigg, een godin in de Noorse mythologie die bekend staat als de vrouw van Odin en de godin van het huwelijk
a Norse god associated with fertility, prosperity, and sunlight
Freyr, een Noorse god geassocieerd met vruchtbaarheid
a powerful and monstrous wolf that played a significant role in the ultimate downfall of the Norse gods known as Ragnarök
Fenrir, een krachtige en monsterlijke wolf die een belangrijke rol speelde in de uiteindelijke ondergang van de Noorse goden bekend als Ragnarök
a figure in Greek mythology who was the wife of Orpheus and died tragically
Eurydice, een figuur uit de Griekse mythologie die de vrouw van Orpheus was en tragisch stierf
the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, and is known for seeking vengeance on her mother for her father's murder
Electra, de dochter van koning Agamemnon en koningin Clytaemnestra
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
Dido, de stichteres en eerste koningin van Carthago
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
Daedalus, een legendarische uitvinder uit de Griekse mythologie
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
Creon, een legendarische figuur in de Griekse mythologie die koning van Thebe was en bekend stond om zijn strikte naleving van de wet en zijn geloof in het belang van orde en stabiliteit in de samenleving
a figure in Greek mythology with incredible strength and endurance who was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders for entirety
Atlas, de Titaan Atlas
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
Ariadne, de dochter van koning Minos van Kreta
a character in Greek mythology, known for his leadership as the commander-in-chief of the Greek army during the Trojan War
Agamemnon, een personage uit de Griekse mythologie
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
Adonis, een Adonis
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