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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- Mythosmyth; legend; fableNoun
- Legendelegend; myth; captionNoun
- Gottheitdeity; divinity; godheadNoun
- Heldhero; championNoun
- Sagelegend; mythNoun
- Drachedragon; kite (toy)Noun
- Zaubermagic; enchantment; spellNoun
- Fluchcurse; hex; maledictionNoun
- Prophezeiungprophecy; prediction; foretellingNoun
- Ritualritual; rite; ceremonial practiceNoun
- Orakeloracle; prophecy; soothsayerNoun
- Unterweltunderworld; criminal underworldNoun
- Heldentatheroic deed; act of heroismNoun
- Göttervaterfather of the gods; chief godNoun
- Riesen—
- Dämondemon; evil spiritNoun
- Fabelwesenmythical creature; fabulous creature; legendary beingNoun
- Heilige—
- Opfergabeoffering; sacrifice; votive offeringNoun
- Erzählungnarrative; short story; taleNoun
- Nymphenymph (mythological maiden); nymph (insect larva)Noun
- TitanTitan; giant; exceptionally strong personNoun
- Götterbotemessenger of the gods; divine messengerNoun
- Schicksalfate; destinyNoun
- Heldenreisehero's journey; monomythNoun
- Weltenbaumworld tree (mythology)Noun
- Ungeheuermonster; ogre; beastNoun
- Sagenkreiscycle of legends; saga cycleNoun
- Mythenforschungmythology research; myth research; study of mythsNoun
- Götterbildidol; image of a god; god statueNoun
- Göttingoddess; female deityNoun
- Halbgottdemigod; semi-godNoun
- Schöpfungcreation; act of creating; work (of art, literature, etc.)Noun
- Götterdämmerungtwilight of the gods; final destruction; dramatic downfallNoun
- Weissagungprophecy; oracle; divinationNoun
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