pattern

Literatura - Criaturas Mitológicas

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a criaturas mitológicas como o "yeti", o "dragão" e a "quimera".

review-disable

Revisar

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Ortografia

quiz-disable

Quiz

Começar a aprender
Words Related to Literature
angel
[substantivo]

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

anjo, mensageiro divino

anjo, mensageiro divino

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
banshee
[substantivo]

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

banshee, espírito feminino do folclore irlandês

banshee, espírito feminino do folclore irlandês

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
boogeyman
[substantivo]

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

bicho-papão, homem do saco

bicho-papão, homem do saco

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
brownie
[substantivo]

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

duende, brownie

duende, brownie

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
bunyip
[substantivo]

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

uma criatura mítica da mitologia aborígene australiana que acredita-se habitar corpos d'água e é frequentemente descrita como uma criatura grande e temível com uma mistura de diferentes características animais, um bunyip

uma criatura mítica da mitologia aborígene australiana que acredita-se habitar corpos d'água e é frequentemente descrita como uma criatura grande e temível com uma mistura de diferentes características animais, um bunyip

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
centaur
[substantivo]

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

centauro, homem-cavalo

centauro, homem-cavalo

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Cerberus
[substantivo]

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

Cérbero, o cão de três cabeças da mitologia grega

Cérbero, o cão de três cabeças da mitologia grega

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
chimera
[substantivo]

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

quimera, criatura mitológica

quimera, criatura mitológica

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
chupacabra
[substantivo]

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

o chupacabra, a criatura lendária chupacabra

o chupacabra, a criatura lendária chupacabra

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
cyclops
[substantivo]

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

ciclope, monóculo

ciclope, monóculo

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
demon
[substantivo]

an evil supernatural creature

demônio, espírito maligno

demônio, espírito maligno

Ex: The story described how the demon was finally vanquished after a long and fierce battle .A história descreveu como o **demônio** foi finalmente derrotado após uma longa e feroz batalha.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
dragon
[substantivo]

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

dragão, dracão

dragão, dracão

Ex: The dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .O **dragão** estendeu suas asas e subiu aos céus.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
dwarf
[substantivo]

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

anão, gnomo

anão, gnomo

Ex: Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .Branca de Neve buscou refúgio com os sete **anões** na floresta depois de escapar da rainha má.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Echidna
[substantivo]

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

équidna, a mãe dos monstros

équidna, a mãe dos monstros

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
elf
[substantivo]

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

elfo, duende

elfo, duende

Ex: According to folklore, elves would come out at night to dance and sing in the moonlight.Segundo o folclore, os **elfos** saíam à noite para dançar e cantar ao luar.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
fairy
[substantivo]

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

fada, fada

fada, fada

Ex: Fairies are often associated with nature and are said to protect plants and animals .As **fadas** são frequentemente associadas à natureza e diz-se que protegem plantas e animais.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
faun
[substantivo]

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

fauno, sátiro

fauno, sátiro

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and friendly fauns.O livro infantil levou os jovens leitores a uma aventura mágica por uma floresta encantada, onde encontraram animais falantes e **faunos** amigáveis.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
fay
[substantivo]

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

fada, espírito da natureza

fada, espírito da natureza

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Fury
[substantivo]

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

fúria, Fúrias

fúria, Fúrias

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
genie
[substantivo]

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

gênio, djinn

gênio, djinn

Ex: The genie's freedom was granted after centuries of confinement , bringing relief to the surrounding kingdom .A liberdade do **gênio** foi concedida após séculos de confinamento, trazendo alívio ao reino circundante.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
ghoul
[substantivo]

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

ghoul, demônio dos cemitérios

ghoul, demônio dos cemitérios

Ex: Stories of ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .Histórias de **ghouls** foram passadas de geração em geração, alertando os viajantes a evitar certos lugares assombrados.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
giant
[substantivo]

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

gigante, ogro

gigante, ogro

Ex: The children listened wide-eyed as their grandmother told stories about the giant who once roamed their land .As crianças ouviam de olhos arregalados enquanto a avó contava histórias sobre o **gigante** que uma vez percorreu sua terra.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
gnome
[substantivo]

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

gnomo, duende

gnomo, duende

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
goblin
[substantivo]

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

duende, goblin

duende, goblin

Ex: In some tales , goblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .Em algumas histórias, os **goblins** roubam coisas de viajantes desavisados.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
gorgon
[substantivo]

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

górgona, medusa

górgona, medusa

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
griffin
[substantivo]

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

grifo, grifo

grifo, grifo

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
halfling
[substantivo]

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

meio-homem, semi-humano

meio-homem, semi-humano

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
harpy
[substantivo]

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

harpia, monstro feminino com rosto de mulher e corpo de pássaro

harpia, monstro feminino com rosto de mulher e corpo de pássaro

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
hippocampus
[substantivo]

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

hipocampo, cavalo-marinho

hipocampo, cavalo-marinho

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
hobbit
[substantivo]

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, um personagem fictício do romance "O Hobbit" de J.R.R. Tolkien

hobbit, um personagem fictício do romance "O Hobbit" de J.R.R. Tolkien

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
hydra
[substantivo]

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

hidra, hidra de Lerna

hidra, hidra de Lerna

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
jackalope
[substantivo]

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

o jackalope,  uma criatura mítica do folclore norte-americano

o jackalope, uma criatura mítica do folclore norte-americano

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Jersey Devil
[substantivo]

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

o Diabo de Jersey, a Criatura Lendária de Jersey

o Diabo de Jersey, a Criatura Lendária de Jersey

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
kelpie
[substantivo]

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

um espírito aquático que muda de forma e que supostamente habita os lagos e poços da Escócia, uma criatura mítica das águas escocesas capaz de mudar de forma

um espírito aquático que muda de forma e que supostamente habita os lagos e poços da Escócia, uma criatura mítica das águas escocesas capaz de mudar de forma

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
kraken
[substantivo]

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

kraken, monstro marinho lendário do folclore escandinavo

kraken, monstro marinho lendário do folclore escandinavo

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Krampus
[substantivo]

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,  uma figura do folclore alpino retratada como uma criatura com chifres e uma língua longa

Krampus, uma figura do folclore alpino retratada como uma criatura com chifres e uma língua longa

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
lamia
[substantivo]

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

lâmia, demônio feminino

lâmia, demônio feminino

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Leviathan
[substantivo]

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

leviatã, monstro marinho gigante

leviatã, monstro marinho gigante

Ex: The biblical passages established Leviathan's identity as a gigantic marine animal.As passagens bíblicas estabeleceram a identidade do **Leviatã** como um animal marinho gigantesco.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Loch Ness Monster
[substantivo]

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

Monstro do Lago Ness, Criatura lendária que supostamente habita o Lago Ness

Monstro do Lago Ness, Criatura lendária que supostamente habita o Lago Ness

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
manticore
[substantivo]

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

manticora, mantícora

manticora, mantícora

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Medusa
[substantivo]

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

medusa, górgona

medusa, górgona

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
mermaid
[substantivo]

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

sereia, ondina

sereia, ondina

Ex: During the festival , there was a performance featuring dancers dressed as mermaids, captivating the audience with their graceful moves .Durante o festival, houve uma performance com dançarinos vestidos de **sereias**, cativando o público com seus movimentos graciosos.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
merman
[substantivo]

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

homem-peixe, tritão

homem-peixe, tritão

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Minotaur
[substantivo]

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

minotauro, o Minotauro

minotauro, o Minotauro

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
monster
[substantivo]

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

monstro, criatura

monstro, criatura

Ex: The child 's imagination conjured up tales of friendly monsters living under the bed .A imaginação da criança evocou histórias de **monstros** amigáveis vivendo debaixo da cama.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
munchkin
[substantivo]

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

um munchkin, um personagem pequeno

um munchkin, um personagem pequeno

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
naga
[substantivo]

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, criatura mítica com corpo de serpente

naga, criatura mítica com corpo de serpente

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
nymph
[substantivo]

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

ninfa, dríade

ninfa, dríade

Ex: Nymphs were often worshiped in ancient cultures as protectors of nature .As **ninfas** eram frequentemente adoradas nas culturas antigas como protetoras da natureza.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
ogre
[substantivo]

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

ogro, gigante

ogro, gigante

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .No folclore, o **ogro** é frequentemente retratado como uma criatura gigante, feia, com um gosto por carne humana.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
oni
[substantivo]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (um tipo de demônio ou ogro no folclore japonês)

oni (um tipo de demônio ou ogro no folclore japonês)

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
orc
[substantivo]

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

orque, monstro

orque, monstro

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
pegasus
[substantivo]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

Pégaso, cavalo alado mítico

Pégaso, cavalo alado mítico

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
phoenix
[substantivo]

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

fênix, pássaro fênix

fênix, pássaro fênix

Ex: The phoenix's ability to rise from its own ashes has inspired tales of hope and renewal throughout history .A capacidade da **fênix** de ressurgir das suas próprias cinzas inspirou histórias de esperança e renovação ao longo da história.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
pixie
[substantivo]

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

duende, trasgo

duende, trasgo

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
roc
[substantivo]

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

roc, pássaro lendário

roc, pássaro lendário

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
sasquatch
[substantivo]

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, criatura lendária do folclore norte-americano que se diz habitar florestas remotas

sasquatch, criatura lendária do folclore norte-americano que se diz habitar florestas remotas

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
satyr
[substantivo]

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

sátiro, fauno

sátiro, fauno

Ex: In Greek mythology , a satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .Na mitologia grega, um **sátiro** é frequentemente retratado como uma figura brincalhona, mas problemática, que gosta de se entregar ao vinho e à folia.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
siren
[substantivo]

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

sereia, serena

sereia, serena

Ex: The siren's song could be heard from a distance , drawing the sailors closer to the shore .A canção da **sereia** podia ser ouvida à distância, atraindo os marinheiros para mais perto da costa.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
sphinx
[substantivo]

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

esfinge, sphinx

esfinge, sphinx

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
spirit
[substantivo]

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

espírito, fantasma

espírito, fantasma

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
sprite
[substantivo]

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

fada, elfo

fada, elfo

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
tengu
[substantivo]

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

tengu, um tipo de criatura lendária no folclore japonês

tengu, um tipo de criatura lendária no folclore japonês

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
thunderbird
[substantivo]

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

pássaro do trovão, thunderbird

pássaro do trovão, thunderbird

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
troll
[substantivo]

any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

troll, duende

troll, duende

Ex: The trolls had a reputation for being cunning and difficult to outsmart .Os **trolls** tinham a reputação de serem astutos e difíceis de enganar.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
undead
[substantivo]

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

mortos-vivos, renascidos

mortos-vivos, renascidos

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
unicorn
[substantivo]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

unicórnio, licórnio

unicórnio, licórnio

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 .No romance de fantasia, o herói embarcou em uma missão para capturar um **unicórnio** raro e esquivo para salvar o reino de uma maldição.
daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
valkyrie
[substantivo]

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

valquíria, valquíria (figuras femininas da mitologia nórdica)

valquíria, valquíria (figuras femininas da mitologia nórdica)

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
wendigo
[substantivo]

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

wendigo, uma criatura mítica do folclore algonquiano

wendigo, uma criatura mítica do folclore algonquiano

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
will-o'-the-wisp
[substantivo]

a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it

fogo-fátuo, luz dos cemitérios

fogo-fátuo, luz dos cemitérios

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
yeti
[substantivo]

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

yeti, abominável homem das neves

yeti, abominável homem das neves

daily words
wordlist
Fechar
Entrar
Literatura
LanGeek
Baixar o aplicativo LanGeek