German Vocabulary · Intermediate

German Mythology and Legends Vocabulary

Mythological figures, legendary stories, and folklore terminology This themed list gathers 35 German mythology and legends words (intermediate level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.

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  1. Mythosmyth; legend; fableNoun
  2. Legendelegend; myth; captionNoun
  3. Gottheitdeity; divinity; godheadNoun
  4. Heldhero; championNoun
  5. Sagelegend; mythNoun
  6. Drachedragon; kite (toy)Noun
  7. Zaubermagic; enchantment; spellNoun
  8. Fluchcurse; hex; maledictionNoun
  9. Prophezeiungprophecy; prediction; foretellingNoun
  10. Ritualritual; rite; ceremonial practiceNoun
  11. Orakeloracle; prophecy; soothsayerNoun
  12. Unterweltunderworld; criminal underworldNoun
  13. Heldentatheroic deed; act of heroismNoun
  14. Göttervaterfather of the gods; chief godNoun
  15. Riesen
  16. Dämondemon; evil spiritNoun
  17. Fabelwesenmythical creature; fabulous creature; legendary beingNoun
  18. Heilige
  19. Opfergabeoffering; sacrifice; votive offeringNoun
  20. Erzählungnarrative; short story; taleNoun
  21. Nymphenymph (mythological maiden); nymph (insect larva)Noun
  22. TitanTitan; giant; exceptionally strong personNoun
  23. Götterbotemessenger of the gods; divine messengerNoun
  24. Schicksalfate; destinyNoun
  25. Heldenreisehero's journey; monomythNoun
  26. Weltenbaumworld tree (mythology)Noun
  27. Ungeheuermonster; ogre; beastNoun
  28. Sagenkreiscycle of legends; saga cycleNoun
  29. Mythenforschungmythology research; myth research; study of mythsNoun
  30. Götterbildidol; image of a god; god statueNoun
  31. Göttingoddess; female deityNoun
  32. Halbgottdemigod; semi-godNoun
  33. Schöpfungcreation; act of creating; work (of art, literature, etc.)Noun
  34. Götterdämmerungtwilight of the gods; final destruction; dramatic downfallNoun
  35. Weissagungprophecy; oracle; divinationNoun

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