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Litteratur - Mytologiska karaktärer
Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till mytologiska karaktärer som "Zeus", "Hercules" och "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, en hjälte från grekisk mytologi känd för att ha dödat Minotaurus och för att vara grundare och kung av Aten
a figure in Greek mythology who was punished for his wrongdoing
Tantalos, en gestalt i grekisk mytologi som straffades för sina förbrytelser
an eight-legged horse from Norse mythology, belonging to the god Odin
Sleipnir, en åttafotad häst från den nordiska mytologin
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
Sisyfos, en karaktär i grekisk mytologi som straffades i efterlivet genom att tvingas upprepade gånger pressa en sten upp för en kulle
a goddess in Norse mythology who is associated with earth, fertility, family, and harvest
Sif, en gudinna i den nordiska mytologin som är förknippad med jorden
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, en skulptör som förälskade sig i sin egen elfenbensstaty av en kvinna och bad till gudinnan Afrodite att ge den liv
a figure from Greek mythology, known for her beauty and love story with the god Eros
Psyche, själen
a clever Titan in Greek mythology who created humans and stole fire from the gods, resulting in his punishment
Prometheus, en slug Titan i grekisk mytologi som skapade människor och stal eld från gudarna
the last king of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his tragic fate and his noble character
Priam, den sista kungen av Troja under Trojanska kriget
the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, who was often depicted as a powerful and moody deity with a trident
Poseidon, den grekiska guden för havet
the queen of the gods in Greek mythology and the wife and sister of Zeus
Hera, gudarnas drottning i grekisk mytologi och Zeus hustru och syster
the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest
Demeter, den grekiska gudinnan för jordbruk
the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, strategic warfare, and inspiration, characterized by wearing a golden helmet and shield
Athena, den grekiska vishetens gudinna
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, den grekiska guden för musik
the Greek goddess of hunting, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, who was often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of young women
Artemis, den grekiska gudinnan för jakt
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, den antika grekiska krigsguden
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, den grekiska kärlekens
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, guden Hermes
the Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family
Hestia, den grekiska gudinnan för härd
the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy
Dionysos, 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, den grekiska dödsrikets gud
the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, known as the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, and justice
Zeus, gudarnas kung i den antika grekiska mytologin
a powerful god in Norse mythology associated with justice and bravery, often depicted as a one-handed god
Tyr, en mäktig gud i den nordiska mytologin förknippad med rättvisa och mod
a mighty god from Norse mythology who carries a big hammer and can control thunder and lightning
Tor, en mäktig gud från den nordiska mytologin som bär en stor hammare och kan kontrollera åska och blixtar
the son of Oedipus and Jocasta in Greek mythology, and was one of the two warring brothers in the play Antigone
Polynices, son till Oidipus och Jokasta i grekisk mytologi
a famous hero from Greek mythology, often depicted as a man wielding a sword and holding the severed head of Medusa
Perseus, en berömd hjälte från grekisk mytologi
a Greek goddess of vegetation and the underworld, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and wife of Hades
Persefone, en grekisk gudinna för vegetation och underjorden
a figure in Greek mythology who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the unwanted advances of the god Apollo
Daphne, en gestalt i grekisk mytologi som förvandlades till ett lagerbärsträd för att fly från guden Apollos oönskade närmanden
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, den första kvinnan skapad av gudarna
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
Orfeus, en legendarisk musiker och poet i grekisk mytologi
the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who avenged his father's murder by killing his mother and her lover Aegisthus
Orestes, son till Agamemnon och Klytaimnestra
a tragic hero in Greek mythology who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his own downfall
Oidipus, en tragisk hjälte i grekisk mytologi som omedvetet dödar sin far och gifter sig med sin mor
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
Oden, en huvudgud i den nordiska mytologin
a Norse deity associated with the sea, wind, fishing, and wealth
Njord, en nordisk gud förknippad med havet
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
narciss, 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, en vis och kunnig figur i den nordiska mytologin
a legendary king of Sparta, who played a significant role in the Trojan War and was married to the beautiful Helen of Troy
Menelaos, en legendarisk kung av 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, en busig och listig gud i den nordiska mytologin
a hero in Greek mythology who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece
Jason, en hjälte i grekisk mytologi som ledde argonauterna i deras sökande efter den gyllene skinn
a Norse goddess associated with youth, beauty, and the renewal of life
Idun, en nordisk gudinna förknippad med ungdom
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
Ikaros, en gestalt från grekisk mytologi som flög för nära solen med vingar gjorda av fjädrar och vax
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, en gudinna i den nordiska mytologin som härskar över underjorden och ofta avbildas som halvt levande och halvt död
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, en nordisk gudom förknippad med förutseende
a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior in the Trojan War, known for his courage, leadership, and devotion to his country and family
Hektor, en trojansk prins och den största krigaren i det trojanska kriget
a goddess in Norse mythology who is known as the wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and destiny
Frigg, en gudinna i den nordiska mytologin som är känd som Odens hustru och gudinnan för äktenskap
a Norse god associated with fertility, prosperity, and sunlight
Freyr, en nordisk gud förknippad med fertilitet
a powerful and monstrous wolf that played a significant role in the ultimate downfall of the Norse gods known as Ragnarök
Fenrir, en kraftfull och monstruös varg som spelade en betydande roll i de nordiska gudarnas slutliga undergång känd som Ragnarök
a figure in Greek mythology who was the wife of Orpheus and died tragically
Eurydike, en gestalt i grekisk mytologi som var Orfeus hustru och dog tragiskt
the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, and is known for seeking vengeance on her mother for her father's murder
Elektra, dotter till kung Agamemnon och drottning Klytaimnestra
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, grundaren och första drottningen av Karthago
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, en legendarisk uppfinnare i grekisk mytologi
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
Kreon, en legendarisk gestalt i grekisk mytologi som var kung av Thebe och känd för sin strikta efterlevnad av lagen och sin tro på vikten av ordning och stabilitet i samhället
a figure in Greek mythology with incredible strength and endurance who was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders for entirety
Atlas, Titanen 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, dottern till kung Minos på Kreta
a character in Greek mythology, known for his leadership as the commander-in-chief of the Greek army during the Trojan War
Agamemnon, en karaktär i grekisk mytologi
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, en Adonis
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