Fantasy Beings

6 words in this vocabulary list

imp mermaid sylvan deity water sprite merman ifrit

imp

noun a small, mischievous devil or sprite

  • The imp was a mischievous creature in the folklore of medieval Europe.
  • Watch out for that imp, he's always causing trouble.
  • I can't stand that imp, he's so annoying.
  • The imp of procrastination whispered in my ear, urging me to put off my work.

mermaid

noun a mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish

  • The folklore of a mermaid is often found in various cultures around the world.
  • I wish I could be a mermaid and swim in the ocean all day.
  • Did you see that girl with the long hair? She looks like a total mermaid.
  • Her voice was so enchanting, it was like listening to a mermaid sing.

sylvan deity

noun a deity associated with the woods or forest

adjective describing a deity related to the forest or woodland

  • The ancient temple was dedicated to a sylvan deity worshipped by the local community.
  • The villagers believe that the sylvan deity protects their forest.
  • Yo, have you heard about that sylvan deity in the woods? It's like some mystical guardian or something.
  • The artist depicted the forest as if it were the domain of a sylvan deity, with the trees bowing in reverence.

water sprite

noun a mythical creature or spirit that inhabits bodies of water

  • The water sprite is a mythical creature often depicted as a guardian of lakes and rivers.
  • I heard a rumor that a water sprite was spotted near the waterfall yesterday.
  • That lake is said to be haunted by a water sprite, so be careful if you go swimming there.
  • Her graceful movements in the water made her seem like a water sprite.

merman

noun a mythical creature that is half human and half fish, typically male

  • The ancient myth of the merman has been passed down through generations.
  • I saw a cool movie about a merman last night.
  • That dude at the beach totally looks like a merman with his long hair and speedo.
  • His ability to navigate both the land and sea earned him the nickname 'merman'.

ifrit

noun a powerful and malevolent supernatural being in Islamic mythology

  • According to Arabian folklore, an ifrit is a powerful and malevolent supernatural creature.
  • I heard a story about an ifrit that haunted a small village in the desert.
  • Some people believe that ifrits are just misunderstood spirits.
  • The ifrit of jealousy consumed her heart, causing her to act irrationally.