Mythology

Definition of centaur

The Greek word kentauros came to Latin as centaurus, which later derived in our language into the term centaur. It is a being from mythology whose figure is half horse and half man. Centaurs have the legs and body of an equine, while the torso, arms and heads […]

Definition of capricorn

Before proceeding to determine the meaning of the term capricorn, it is necessary to know its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it is a word that derives from Latin, specifically from "capricornus", which is the result of the sum of two components of said language: -The noun "caper", which can be translated as "goat" . -He […]

Definition of two-headed

Two-headed is an adjective that is used to describe someone who has two heads. Beyond use in the physical sense (the duplication of the upper sector of the body), the concept can also be used symbolically (that which has two controls). For example: “A two-headed calf was born in an Indian village: the locals […]

Definition of bestiary

Bestiary is a concept that is used with reference to collections of texts and illustrations of animals, whether real or from the realm of fantasy, that were made in the Middle Ages. The term has its origin in the Latin word bestiarius. Medieval bestiaries, therefore, gathered information about different beasts. […]

Definition of bard

The concept of bard has several uses. On the one hand, it may come from the Latin word bardus, a term that in turn has its etymological root in the Welsh bardd. A bard, in this sense, is a person who dedicates himself to poetry. In ancient times, someone who recited poems and […] was called a bard.

Definition of dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher is a term that is not part of the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). Its use, however, is common to refer to an object to which magical or mystical powers are attributed. A dream catcher is a type of hoop with a net and ornamental elements that is hung from a […]

Definition of harpy

A harpy, or harpy as the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) also accepts in its dictionary, is a mythological creature that has the body of a bird of prey and the face of a woman. At first, the harpies were women of great beauty who had wings and who were dedicated to ensuring […]

Definition of archangel

Archangel is a concept that is used in the field of religion with reference to a celestial spirit that is part of the angelic hierarchy. The term comes from the Latin word archangĕlus, in turn derived from the Greek archángelos. Christian angelology recognizes three hierarchies. The archangels belong to the third hierarchy […]

Definition of adonis

Adonis is a term that, according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), refers to a young man of great beauty. The meaning of the concept derives from the mythology of Ancient Greece. Mythological stories say that Adonis was a young man who was born from an incestuous relationship between Ciniras (his father) […]

Definition of zombie

Zombie is a term from the English language that, in our language, translates as zombie. It is a corpse that, through some type of spell, has been reanimated. A zombie, therefore, is the living dead. Although the concept can be used with multiple nuances, it is generally used with reference […]