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Lamia
Translation of "lamia" into Russian
Definitions
lamia
Noun
UK
/ˈleɪ.mi.ə/
US
/ˈleɪ.mi.ə/
In Greek mythology, a female demon or monster who preys on children.
The villagers told tales of a lamia that haunted the nearby forest, warning children to stay away.
A type of vampire or succubus in folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman who seduces and feeds on men.
The legend of the lamia was popular in medieval literature, where she was portrayed as a seductive yet deadly creature.
In modern fantasy and role-playing games, a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent or other animal.
The party barely survived their encounter with a lamia guarding the treasure-filled ruins.
Lamia
Proper noun
A city in Thessaly, central Greece.
Lamia lies at the foot of Mount Othrys in central Greece.
In Greek mythology, Lamia, a Libyan queen transformed into a child-eating monster by the goddess Hera.
Ancient poets wrote that Lamia was once a beautiful queen before her tragic transformation.
Idioms and phrases
ancient lamia
The legend speaks of an ancient lamia that preys upon travelers.
древняя ламия
Легенда рассказывает о древней ламии, охотящейся на путников.
curse of the lamia
The old book spoke of the curse of the lamia.
проклятие ламии
Старая книга рассказывала о проклятии ламии.
depiction of a lamia
The painting shows a vivid depiction of a lamia.
изображение ламии
На картине представлено яркое изображение ламии.
encounter a lamia
Few have survived after encountering a lamia in the forest.
встретить ламию
Мало кто выжил после того, как встретил ламию в лесу.
lamia legend
The villagers still whisper about the old lamia legend.
легенда о ламии
Жители деревни до сих пор шепчутся о старой легенде о ламии.
lamia queen
The lamia queen ruled over the haunted marshes.
королева ламий
Королева ламий правила на заколдованных болотах.
mythical lamia
The novel features a mythical lamia haunting the village.
мифическая ламия
В романе появляется мифическая ламия, преследующая деревню.
slay a lamia
The hero set out to slay a lamia that threatened the village.
убить ламию
Герой отправился убить ламию, которая угрожала деревне.
stories about lamia
Children were frightened by stories about lamia told at night.
истории о ламии
Дети пугались историй о ламии, рассказанных ночью.
transformation into a lamia
She feared the transformation into a lamia after being bitten.
превращение в ламию
Она боялась превращения в ламию после укуса.