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Litteratur - Mytologiska Varelser

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angel
[Substantiv]

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

ängel, gudomlig budbärare

ängel, gudomlig budbärare

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banshee
[Substantiv]

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

banshee, en kvinnlig ande från irländsk folklore

banshee, en kvinnlig ande från irländsk folklore

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boogeyman
[Substantiv]

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

buseman, skräckväsen

buseman, skräckväsen

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brownie
[Substantiv]

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

tomte, brownie

tomte, brownie

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bunyip
[Substantiv]

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

en mytisk varelse från den australiska aboriginska mytologin som tros bo i vattendrag och ofta beskrivs som en stor,  skräckinjagande varelse med en blandning av olika djuriska drag

en mytisk varelse från den australiska aboriginska mytologin som tros bo i vattendrag och ofta beskrivs som en stor, skräckinjagande varelse med en blandning av olika djuriska drag

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centaur
[Substantiv]

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

kentaur, hästmänniska

kentaur, hästmänniska

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Cerberus
[Substantiv]

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

Cerberus, den trehövdade hunden från grekisk mytologi

Cerberus, den trehövdade hunden från grekisk mytologi

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chimera
[Substantiv]

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

kimaira, mytologisk varelse

kimaira, mytologisk varelse

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chupacabra
[Substantiv]

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

chupacabran, den legendariska varelsen chupacabra

chupacabran, den legendariska varelsen chupacabra

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cyclops
[Substantiv]

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

cyklop, enöga

cyklop, enöga

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demon
[Substantiv]

an evil supernatural creature

demon, ond ande

demon, ond ande

Ex: The story described how the demon was finally vanquished after a long and fierce battle .Berättelsen beskrev hur **demonen** slutligen blev besegrad efter en lång och hård strid.
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dragon
[Substantiv]

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

drake, dragon

drake, dragon

Ex: The dragon spread its wings and soared into the sky .**Draken** spredde sina vingar och steg upp i skyn.
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dwarf
[Substantiv]

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

dvärg, gnom

dvärg, gnom

Ex: Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen .Snövit sökte skydd hos de sju **dvärgarna** i skogen efter att ha flytt från den onda drottningen.
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Echidna
[Substantiv]

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

echidna, monstrens moder

echidna, monstrens moder

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elf
[Substantiv]

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

alv, tomte

alv, tomte

Ex: According to folklore, elves would come out at night to dance and sing in the moonlight.Enligt folktron skulle **alver** komma ut på natten för att dansa och sjunga i månskenet.
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fairy
[Substantiv]

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

fe, fe

fe, fe

Ex: Fairies are often associated with nature and are said to protect plants and animals .**Älvor** förknippas ofta med naturen och sägs skydda växter och djur.
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faun
[Substantiv]

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

faun, satyr

faun, satyr

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and friendly fauns.Barnboken tog unga läsare med på ett magiskt äventyr genom en förtrollad skog, där de träffade talande djur och vänliga **fauner**.
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fay
[Substantiv]

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

fe, naturand

fe, naturand

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Fury
[Substantiv]

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

raseri, Furier

raseri, Furier

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genie
[Substantiv]

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

andeväsen, djinn

andeväsen, djinn

Ex: The genie's freedom was granted after centuries of confinement , bringing relief to the surrounding kingdom .**Andens** frihet beviljades efter århundraden av inspärrning, vilket gav lättnad till det omgivande kungariket.
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ghoul
[Substantiv]

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

ghoul, kyrkogårdsdemon

ghoul, kyrkogårdsdemon

Ex: Stories of ghouls have been passed down through generations , cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places .Berättelser om **ghouls** har gått i arv genom generationerna och varnar resenärer för att undvika vissa hemsökta platser.
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giant
[Substantiv]

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

jätte, gigant

jätte, gigant

Ex: The children listened wide-eyed as their grandmother told stories about the giant who once roamed their land .Barnen lyssnade med stora ögon när deras mormor berättade historier om **jätten** som en gång strövade omkring på deras mark.
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gnome
[Substantiv]

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

gnom, tomte

gnom, tomte

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goblin
[Substantiv]

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

goblin, tomte

goblin, tomte

Ex: In some tales , goblins steal things from unsuspecting travelers .I vissa berättelser stjäl **gobliner** saker från intet ont anande resenärer.
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gorgon
[Substantiv]

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

gorgon, medusa

gorgon, medusa

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griffin
[Substantiv]

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

grip, grip

grip, grip

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halfling
[Substantiv]

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

halvling, halvmänniska

halvling, halvmänniska

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harpy
[Substantiv]

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

harpyja, kvinnligt monster med ansiktet av en kvinna och kroppen av en fågel

harpyja, kvinnligt monster med ansiktet av en kvinna och kroppen av en fågel

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hippocampus
[Substantiv]

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

hippocampus, sjöhäst

hippocampus, sjöhäst

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hobbit
[Substantiv]

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, en fiktiv karaktär från J.R.R. Tolkiens roman "Hobbiten"

hobbit, en fiktiv karaktär från J.R.R. Tolkiens roman "Hobbiten"

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hydra
[Substantiv]

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

hydra, Lernas hydra

hydra, Lernas hydra

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jackalope
[Substantiv]

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

jackalope,  en mytisk varelse från nordamerikansk folklore

jackalope, en mytisk varelse från nordamerikansk folklore

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Jersey Devil
[Substantiv]

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

Jersey-djävulen, den Legendariska Varelsen från Jersey

Jersey-djävulen, den Legendariska Varelsen från Jersey

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kelpie
[Substantiv]

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

en formskiftande vattenande som sägs bebo Skottlands sjöar och dammar, en mytisk skotsk vattenvarelse som kan ändra form

en formskiftande vattenande som sägs bebo Skottlands sjöar och dammar, en mytisk skotsk vattenvarelse som kan ändra form

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kraken
[Substantiv]

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

kraken, ett legendariskt havsmonster från skandinavisk folktro

kraken, ett legendariskt havsmonster från skandinavisk folktro

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Krampus
[Substantiv]

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,  en figur från den alpina folkloren som avbildas som ett hornat väsen med en lång tunga

Krampus, en figur från den alpina folkloren som avbildas som ett hornat väsen med en lång tunga

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lamia
[Substantiv]

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

lamia, kvinnlig demon

lamia, kvinnlig demon

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Leviathan
[Substantiv]

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

leviathan, jättelikt havsmonster

leviathan, jättelikt havsmonster

Ex: The biblical passages established Leviathan's identity as a gigantic marine animal.De bibliska passagerna etablerade **Leviathans** identitet som ett gigantiskt havsdjur.
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Loch Ness Monster
[Substantiv]

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

Loch Ness-monstret, En legendarisk varelse som sägs leva i Loch Ness

Loch Ness-monstret, En legendarisk varelse som sägs leva i Loch Ness

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manticore
[Substantiv]

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

manticore, mantikora

manticore, mantikora

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Medusa
[Substantiv]

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

medusa, gorgon

medusa, gorgon

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mermaid
[Substantiv]

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

sjöjungfru, havsfru

sjöjungfru, havsfru

Ex: During the festival , there was a performance featuring dancers dressed as mermaids, captivating the audience with their graceful moves .Under festivalen fanns en föreställning med dansare klädda som **sirener**, som fängslade publiken med sina graciösa rörelser.
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merman
[Substantiv]

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

havsman, triton

havsman, triton

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Minotaur
[Substantiv]

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

minotaur, Minotaurus

minotaur, Minotaurus

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monster
[Substantiv]

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

monster, varelse

monster, varelse

Ex: The child 's imagination conjured up tales of friendly monsters living under the bed .Barnets fantasi frammanade berättelser om vänliga **monster** som bodde under sängen.
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munchkin
[Substantiv]

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

en munchkin, en liten karaktär

en munchkin, en liten karaktär

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naga
[Substantiv]

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, mytisk varelse med ormkropp

naga, mytisk varelse med ormkropp

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nymph
[Substantiv]

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

nymf, dryad

nymf, dryad

Ex: Nymphs were often worshiped in ancient cultures as protectors of nature .**Nymfer** var ofta dyrkade i gamla kulturer som naturens beskyddare.
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ogre
[Substantiv]

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

ogre, jätte

ogre, jätte

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .I folkloren framställs **ogren** ofta som en jättelik, ful varelse med en smak för människokött.
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oni
[Substantiv]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (en typ av demon eller ogre i japansk folklore)

oni (en typ av demon eller ogre i japansk folklore)

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orc
[Substantiv]

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

orch, monster

orch, monster

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pegasus
[Substantiv]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

Pegasus, mytisk bevingad häst

Pegasus, mytisk bevingad häst

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phoenix
[Substantiv]

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

fenix, fenixfågel

fenix, fenixfågel

Ex: The phoenix's ability to rise from its own ashes has inspired tales of hope and renewal throughout history .**Fågel fenix** förmåga att resa sig ur sin egen aska har inspirerat berättelser om hopp och förnyelse genom historien.
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pixie
[Substantiv]

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

pixie, älva

pixie, älva

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roc
[Substantiv]

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

roc, legendarisk fågel

roc, legendarisk fågel

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sasquatch
[Substantiv]

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, en legendarisk varelse i nordamerikansk folktro som sägs bo i avlägsna skogar

sasquatch, en legendarisk varelse i nordamerikansk folktro som sägs bo i avlägsna skogar

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satyr
[Substantiv]

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

satyr, skogsgud

satyr, skogsgud

Ex: In Greek mythology , a satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .I grekisk mytologi framställs en **satyr** ofta som en lekfull, men besvärlig figur som njuter av att överlämna sig åt vin och festande.
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siren
[Substantiv]

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

siren, sjöjungfru

siren, sjöjungfru

Ex: The siren's song could be heard from a distance , drawing the sailors closer to the shore .**Sirenens** sång kunde höras på avstånd och drog sjömännen närmare stranden.
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sphinx
[Substantiv]

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

sfinx, sphinx

sfinx, sphinx

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spirit
[Substantiv]

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

ande, spöke

ande, spöke

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sprite
[Substantiv]

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

fe, alv

fe, alv

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tengu
[Substantiv]

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

tengu, en typ av legendarisk varelse i japansk folklore

tengu, en typ av legendarisk varelse i japansk folklore

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thunderbird
[Substantiv]

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

åskfågel, thunderbird

åskfågel, thunderbird

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troll
[Substantiv]

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

troll, tomte

troll, tomte

Ex: The trolls had a reputation for being cunning and difficult to outsmart .**Trollen** hade ett rykte om sig för att vara listiga och svåra att överlista.
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undead
[Substantiv]

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

odöda, återuppståndna

odöda, återuppståndna

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unicorn
[Substantiv]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

enhörning, unicorn

enhörning, unicorn

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 .I fantasyromanen begav sig hjälten ut på en uppdrag för att fånga en sällsynt och svårfångad **enhörning** för att rädda kungariket från en förbannelse.
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valkyrie
[Substantiv]

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

valkyria, valkyria (kvinnliga figurer från den nordiska mytologin)

valkyria, valkyria (kvinnliga figurer från den nordiska mytologin)

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wendigo
[Substantiv]

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

wendigo, en mytisk varelse från Algonquian-folklore

wendigo, en mytisk varelse från Algonquian-folklore

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will-o'-the-wisp
[Substantiv]

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

lyktgubbe, irrbloss

lyktgubbe, irrbloss

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yeti
[Substantiv]

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

yeti, avskyvärd snöman

yeti, avskyvärd snöman

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