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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
a figure in Greek mythology who was punished for his wrongdoing
Tantalus
an eight-legged horse from Norse mythology, belonging to the god Odin
Sleipnir
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
a goddess in Norse mythology who is associated with earth, fertility, family, and harvest
sif
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 (skulptör)
a figure from Greek mythology, known for her beauty and love story with the god Eros
psyche
a clever Titan in Greek mythology who created humans and stole fire from the gods, resulting in his punishment
Prometheus
the last king of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his tragic fate and his noble character
Priamos
the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, who was often depicted as a powerful and moody deity with a trident
Poseidon
the queen of the gods in Greek mythology and the wife and sister of Zeus
Hera
the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, strategic warfare, and inspiration, characterized by wearing a golden helmet and shield
Athena
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
the Greek goddess of hunting, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, who was often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of young women
Artemis
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
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
a Greek god associated with fire, metalworking, and crafting, often depicted as a skilled blacksmith
Hefestos
a Greek god of commerce, thieves, travelers, and athletes, often depicted with winged sandals and a winged helmet
Hermes
the Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family
Hestia (gudinna av spisen
the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy
Dionysos
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
the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, known as the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, and justice
Zeus
a powerful god in Norse mythology associated with justice and bravery, often depicted as a one-handed god
Tyr
a mighty god from Norse mythology who carries a big hammer and can control thunder and lightning
Thor
the son of Oedipus and Jocasta in Greek mythology, and was one of the two warring brothers in the play Antigone
Polynikes
a famous hero from Greek mythology, often depicted as a man wielding a sword and holding the severed head of Medusa
Perseus
a Greek goddess of vegetation and the underworld, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and wife of Hades
Persfone
a figure in Greek mythology who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the unwanted advances of the god Apollo
Daphne
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
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
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
the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who avenged his father's murder by killing his mother and her lover Aegisthus
Orestes
a tragic hero in Greek mythology who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his own downfall
Ödipus
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
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
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
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
a legendary king of Sparta, who played a significant role in the Trojan War and was married to the beautiful Helen of Troy
Menelaos
a mischievous and cunning god in Norse mythology who was known for his shape-shifting abilities, trickery, and association with chaos and fire
Loki
a hero in Greek mythology who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece
Jason
a Norse goddess associated with youth, beauty, and the renewal of life
Idun
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
a legendary hero known for his strength and bravery, famous for his Twelve Labors, and the son of Jupiter in Roman mythology
Herkules
a goddess in Norse mythology who rules over the underworld and is often depicted as half alive and half dead
Hel
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
a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior in the Trojan War, known for his courage, leadership, and devotion to his country and family
Hektor
a goddess in Norse mythology who is known as the wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and destiny
Frigg
a powerful and monstrous wolf that played a significant role in the ultimate downfall of the Norse gods known as Ragnarök
Fenrir
a figure in Greek mythology who was the wife of Orpheus and died tragically
Eurydice
the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, and is known for seeking vengeance on her mother for her father's murder
Electra
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
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
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
Kreón
a figure in Greek mythology with incredible strength and endurance who was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders for entirety
atlas
a figure in Greek mythology known for her exceptional athletic ability and fierce determination
Atalanta
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
a character in Greek mythology, known for his leadership as the commander-in-chief of the Greek army during the Trojan War
Agamemnon
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
a legendary hero of ancient Greek mythology who was believed to be the son of a mortal king and a goddess, and was known for his remarkable strength, courage, and fighting abilities
Achilles
