Magic And Sorcery

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a representation of this creature in medieval art and literature

  • According to medieval legend, a cockatrice is a mythical creature with the body of a dragon and the head of a rooster.
  • I heard a story about a brave knight who defeated a cockatrice in a fierce battle.
  • That guy is as fierce as a cockatrice when he's angry.
  • The scandalous rumors spread through the town like a cockatrice's deadly gaze.

noun a supernatural being, typically depicted as a magical spirit or powerful entity that can grant wishes

  • The genie granted the king three wishes as a token of gratitude.
  • I wish I had a genie to help me with all my chores.
  • If I had a genie, I'd be living my best life!
  • The entrepreneur seemed to have a genie's touch when it came to making successful business decisions.

noun a powerful jinn or demon in Arabian and Muslim mythology

  • According to Arabian folklore, an afreet is a powerful and malevolent demon.
  • I heard a spooky story about an afreet haunting the old abandoned house.
  • Some people believe that afreets are just a myth, like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.
  • His temper was like an afreet, fierce and uncontrollable.