A collaborative textbook with synonyms, phrases and proverbs in 9 languages for the Beasts of Myths eTwinning project

Our Beasts of Myths Thesaurus 

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A collaborative sound - picture and textbook created by 15 European schools containing synonyms, phrases and proverbs of the word "Beast" in 9 European Languages accompanied by translations and phonetic representations in english

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3rd expression: Ispa si vragu iz torbe.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You fell out from the Devil`s bag.

This expression is used when someone is really naughty and hard to control, but not in a bad way. More like a funny person who likes to joke around and make small problems for people around him.

And here are some expressions in Croatian language with different mythological or in any way scary creatures.

1st expression: Odnit će te Baba Roga.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grandma Roga will take you away.

This expression is used to scare little children when they behave naughty. It features an old lady, "Baba Roga", that is supposed to be scary and evil.

Picture taken from: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mutantskeleton/5247653799/sizes/l">Ivica Stevanovic - Baba Roga Sketch 2</a>

Ružan si kao Krampus!

You are ugly as Krampus!

&nbsp;Krampus is a devil with a tail and horns who appears to naughty children in stories and customs (e.g. with Saint Nicholas). Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in the Central and Eastern Alpine folklore of Europe. Krampus steals St. Nicholas' gifts from naughty children and instead of presents, he puts branches into their boots.

Krampus | Definition, History, & Facts

Odnijet će te Krampus!

Krampus will take you away!

Narod bez bajke, dijete bez majke.

Nation without a fairytale is like a child without a mother.

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BABAUŠIS - BEAST. beast, ghost, babay. Vaikai,neikit nakty laukan – babaušis pagaus! Kids, don't go outside at night or the beast will catch you! Nebūsiu viena, bijau babaušio. I won't be alone, I'm afraid of the beast. Babaušiai lenda į kertes kai temsta. The beasts gets into the corners - it gets dark.

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Beasts are usually big Even when they are small they have special powers Angry and said they can be Strong and smart and proud and happy Tickle them and they will laugh Sweet

Beast are interesting creatures Evenings can be scary And we are afraid of Sounds like Thunder and Squeeking And we close our eyes Nights can be scary, too Days are much better as Monsters go away Oh, I like only nice beasts and creatures Not the ones that are loud and Scary and wild Time is flying and here it comes Evening – dark and gloomy Roarrrrr Scary

in "Our Beast Thesaurus" &nbsp;we will group together expressions and proverbs containing the word "Beast" and its synonyms in our national language

&nbsp;FIVE or more&nbsp;expressions and proverbs which have to be accompanied by: #a word-by-word translation in English,&nbsp; #an explanation of the meaning of the proverb or of the expression (not exceeding 40 words each), #a recording of the expression/proverb's pronunciation in our language.

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3. Expression: o namilă de om Translation: a huge man Meaning: a tall man

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ITALIAN BEASTS THESAURUS

6TH GRADE STUDENTS OF IC DON LORENZO               MILANI MONTE PORZIO CATONE, ITALY

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&nbsp;The word ,,beast’’ in Hungarian ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bestia [ ˈbɛʃtijɒ]- beast ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vadállat [ˈvɒdaːlːɒt] – wild animal ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Szörny&nbsp;[ ˈsørɲ]- monster

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2. Τέρας /teras/ which means: 1.In ancient Greek it was an omen , a celestial phenomenon 2.a monster 3.a very ugly person 4.a person who has got a specific property in a great degree like a τέρας μνήμης ( a monster of memory )/ τέρας εξυπνάδας (a monster of intelligence )/ τέρας υπομονής (a monster of patience) / τέρας ασχήμιας (a monster of ugliness)&nbsp; Phrase Ιερό τέρας (A holy monster) : a very influencial actor or musician&nbsp; Σημεία και τέρατα ( Points and monsters) :events or acts that cause unpleasant surprise. It is an expression used in religious texts

eTwinning project Beasts of Myths Osnovna šola Antona Tomaža Linharta Radovljica, Radovljica, Slovenija/ Primary school Anton Tomaž Linhart Radovljica, Radovljica, Slovenia

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BEAST THESAURUS Hungarian minority from Romania

Școala Gimnazială Benedek Elek- Cetariu

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MAUMAS. Vaikų baidyklė, baubas. Children's beast, babay. Nerėk, vaikel, bo maumas su devyniais ragais atlėks ir pagaus! Don't scream, child, because the nine-horned beast will come and catch you! Vaikai, neikit į ežerą: maumas pagaus! Children, don't go to the lake, the beast will catch you! Nežiūrėkit šulnin, ba maumas intrauks! Don't look at the well, evil will pull you in!

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To hunt witches (witch hunt) is searching for internal enemies engaged in by people who want to retain power. Searching for enemies among those who are not, making up dangerous people who are really not dangerous, persecuting the innocent.

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Mi o vuku, vuk na vrata.

We talk about the wolf and the wolf is at the door.

To speak about a person who is not there (ussually bad things) and this person suddenly and unexpected appears. English equivalent: Talk of the devil - and the devil appears or Speaking of a devil. Latin equivalent: Lupus in fabula.

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Meaning of beast in the Portuguese Language Dictionary Feminine name 1. irrational animal 2. quadruped; horse 3. pejorative rough person

In Croatian language there are a couple of words used for the word BEAST. These are: monstrum /ˈmon.strum/ - 1.&nbsp;an abnormal or grotesque animal, plant or thing&nbsp; 2.&nbsp;a mythological creature from stories, films etc. which is scary 3.&nbsp;an extremely evil or cruel person stvor /stvȍr/ 1.&nbsp;a human being in relation to God as his creator 2.&nbsp;every human being zvijer /zvijȇr/ 1.&nbsp;zool.&nbsp;an animal beast, wild predator 2.&nbsp;alleg.&nbsp;a heartless, bloodthirsty, cruel person beštija /běʃtija/ 1.&nbsp;reg.&nbsp;animal 2.&nbsp;alleg. pejor.&nbsp;someone who has qualities of an animal or a beast, cruel čudovište /tʃûdoʋiːʃte/ 1.&nbsp;a creature from stories, films etc. which is scary 2.&nbsp;every being that is similar to what is mentioned in 1. by the looks or evil and scary actions

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The world beast can be translated in Polish in many ways. The most popular is bestia ['bestja] - means a wild, predatory animal or a very bad man, cruel. In Poland, the term is used: the beast in human body. It means that someone is really evil, literally, that the beast lives in their body.

Potwór [ˈpɔtfur] - means a creature with amazing, terrifying shapes, a degenerate man, devoid of human feelings. In Poland, the expression monstrous is used, which means to look very bad.

2. Phrase: Monster whistle Meaning: Siren,emergency vehicle signal Turkish: Canavar düdüğü There is monster whistle in my garden.

2nd expression: Napunio je Macić mrižu.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macić has filled the fishnet.

Macić is a little water demon which helps people to catch fish. When they have full fishnets, they use this proverb.

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4th expression: Ne sadi tikve s vragom.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Don`t plant pumpkins with the Devil.

This expression is used to warn people not to do stupid and naughty things because it won`t finish well.

Romanian expressions and proverbs 1. Expression: bestie ordinară Translation: ordinary beast Meaning: a very rude person

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proverb: Ne sírj/ hallgass, mert elvisz a mumus. Translation : Don’t cry/ be quiet because the boggart will take you away. Explanation: It is an expression used to make little children listen to their parents.

1. Phrase: To see yourself giant mirror. Meaning: to feel yourself as an important person. Turkish: Kendini dev aynasında görmek: Kendini çok önemli biri olarak görmek. She sees yourself in giant mirror.

-ESSERE UN MOSTRO DI BRAVURA -LA SOMA LA BESTIA DOMA -IL DIAVOLO FA LE PENTOLE MA NON I COPERCHI QUANDO IL TEMPO SI MUTA LA BESTIA STARNUTA -BELLA TESTA E' TALVOLTA UNA MALVAGIA BESTIA DI TUTTE LE BESTIE SELVAGGE, L’IGNORANZA E’ LA PIU’ DIFFICILE DA TRATTARE -DUE COSE MI SORPRENDONO: L’INTELLIGENZA DELLE BESTIE E LA BESTIALITA’ DEGLI UOMINI -L’IGNORANTE FRA I DOTTI E’ COME LA BESTIA FRA GLI UOMINI -CHI NON VUOLE BENE ALLE BESTIE, NON VUOLE BENE A SE STESSO -AL MONDO NON C’è BESTIA TANTO TEMIBILE PER L’UOMO QUANTO L’UOMO ANDARE IN BESTIA -ESSERE UNA BRUTTA BESTIA -E’ INUTILE VOLER INSEGNARE AL MULO: SI PERDE TEMPO E SI INFASTIDISCE LA BESTIA -IL SONNO DELLA RAGIONE GENERA MOSTRI -UN MOSTRO CHE AZZANNA E DIVORA I RISPARMI DI UNA VITA COME LA MITOLOGICA IDRA

besta bes.ta ˈbeʃtɐ nome feminino 1. (animal)&nbsp;beast 2. depreciativo&nbsp;(estúpido)&nbsp;idiot;&nbsp;stupid besta quadrada - moron 3. depreciativo&nbsp;(pessoa desprezível)&nbsp;swine

Proverbs containing the word "Beast" and its synonyms in Croatian language

1. creature 2. imagination; creature of imagination, fiction 3. slang. the one who imagines that he is worth a lot, who pretends to be important

1. individual beast (regardless of gender) 2. alleg. one who is in a high position and of great influence (big beast)

Beast =&nbsp;pošast&nbsp;(in Slovene language), other words: monstrum, 					nakazen, 										kreatura, 															nestvor, 										stvor, 					bitje

Croatian thesaurus made by 4th graders Elementary school knez Trpimir, Kaštel Gomilica

3. "Φοβάται ο Γιάννης το θεριό και το θεριό το Γιάννη"/fovate o giannis to therio ke to therio to gianni/ Translation: "Two enemies are afraid of each other" Explanation: The proverb is used when two enemies have reached a dead end because they are afraid of each other and none of them makes a move. 4. "Κάνει σαν αγρίμι"/kani san agrimi/ Translation: "He has gone mad" Explanation: The expression is used when someone is so angry that they behave like a wild beast.

The word ”beast” in Romanian - bestie = beast - fiară = wild animal - dihanie = big creature - namilă = giant creature - monstru = monster - căpcăun = ogre - uriaș = fabulous fairy tale character with human appearance and gigantic size

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La parola "Bestia" può significare: Beast can mean:

qualsiasi animale, spesso&nbsp;per indicare un simbolo di violenza,&nbsp;di ignoranza, di stupidità in contrapposizione all’uomo any animal, often to indicate a symbol of violence, of ignorance, of stupidity as opposed to man uomo irascibile, violento e brutale irascible, violent and brutal man un gioco di carte a card game grosso animale da lavoro big working animal

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2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Proverb: Eltünt mint a tündér. Translation: She (he) vanished like a fairy. Explanation: She went away quickly and unexpectedly.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proverb: Mellette az ökörszem is óriás. Translation: Compared to him (her) even the wren seems to be a giant. &nbsp;Explanation: It is very little.

2. Expression: monstru sacru Translation: sacred monster Meaning: big movie or theater star

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6th expression: Zlonamjernog prijatelja se trebaš više bojati od divlje zvijeri. A malicious friend is to be feared more than a wild beast.

This expression means that fake friends are worse than beasts.

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The word&nbsp;Beast&nbsp;can be translated in Greek as&nbsp; 1. κτήνος /ktinos/ which means: 1. a villain, a barbarian / uncivilized person 2. a large and dangerous four-footed animal or a domestic animal usually bovine Phrase Ξύπνησε το κτήνος μέσα του (The beast woke up inside him) : Animal insticts were born inside someone

3. Phrase: Beast with foot Meaning:like Little naughty children Turkish: Ayaklı canavar My sister is like beast with foot.

ROMANIAN BEASTS THESAURUS

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Expressions and Proverbs in Hungarian 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proverb: Ő egy igazi házisárkány. Translation:&nbsp; She is a real house dragon. Explanation: She is a mean person.

Kdor strah v glavi nosi, temu je vsaka senca&nbsp;pošast.&nbsp; For those who carry fear in their heads, every shadow is a monster. Strah je votel, okrog ga pa ni. Fear is hollow, and there's nothing around it.

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1. a fantastic big animal from stories and fairy tales, scary and dangerous 2. alleg. everething that can be attributed frightening and dangerous

1. apparition, display, apparition 2. freak, monster,

5. Phrase: To be cut down a monster Meaning: to be angry with Turkish: Canavar Kesilmek My friend to be cut down monter

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3. θηρίο /thirio/ Θεριό /therio/ which means 1. huge carnivorous wild animal 2. a mythical monster 3. the underground / the metro 4. a demon 5. a very strong and well-built person 6. a very cruel person 7.a very healthy person 8.a very naughty child phrase Με κάνει θηρίο (It makes me a beast) = It makes me very angry, it infuriates me

Croatian Beast Thesaurus

Expressions: 1)(that's) the nature of the beast Portuguese Translation: é a natureza do animal (That's)&nbsp;the&nbsp;basic,&nbsp;inherent&nbsp;quality&nbsp;or&nbsp;character&nbsp;of&nbsp;something. Example: You&nbsp;get&nbsp;rich&nbsp;quick&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;stock&nbsp;market&nbsp;or&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;lose&nbsp;your&nbsp;shirt.&nbsp;That's&nbsp;the&nbsp;nature&nbsp;of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the&nbsp;beast. 2) king of (the) beasts Portuguese Translation:Rei das feras The&nbsp;lion,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;in&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;or&nbsp;artistic&nbsp;depictions. Example: The&nbsp;king&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;beasts&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;symbol&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;zodiac&nbsp;sign&nbsp;Leo.

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The word "beast" in Greek: 1. τέρας /teras/ 2. κτήνος /ktinos/ 3. θηρίο /thirio/ 4. αγρίμι /agrimi/

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5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proverb: &nbsp;Fél tőle, mint ördög a szenteltvíztől. Translation: He is afraid of it, as the devil fears holy water. Explanation: He is very afraid of something.

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BAUBAS - BABAY - a beast, ghost that scares children. Kūdiki, neik, baubas už durų. Baby, don't go outside, babay (beast) is at the door. Baubai į kampus lenda - kai temsta. Babay (beast) gets into corners ( getting dark). Vaikučiai, jau baubai į kampus lenda, reik gulti. Kids, the babay (the beast) is already getting into corners, you need to go to sleep ( you need to lie down). Baubu vadinama ir rugių dvasia, slypinti paskutiniame pradalgyje. This beast is also called the spirit of rye, hidden in the last swath (a section of meadow or crops is being mowed).

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“Essere trattati come bestie” che significa: trattare le persone come animali, in maniera disumana, malissimo; "To be used&nbsp; like beasts" which means: using people like animals, in an inhumane, very bad way; “Essere una bestia rara” che significa: essere una persona fuori dal comune; “To be a rare beast” which means: to be a person out of the ordinary; ”Che bestia!”&nbsp; per definire una persona sciocca o stupida; "What a beast!"&nbsp; to define a person foolish or stupid; “Andare in bestia” che significa: far andare qualcuno su tutte le furie; “Go into a beast” which means: to make someone go into a rage; Quando il tempo cambia, la bestia starnuta; When the weather changes, the beast sneezes; Di tutte le bestie, l’ignoranza è la più difficile da trattare; Of all beasts, ignorance is the hardest to deal with

3)&nbsp; music soothes the savage beast Portuguese Translation :&nbsp; a música acalma a fera selvagem Music&nbsp;often&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;calming&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on&nbsp;people&nbsp;in&nbsp;an&nbsp;upset&nbsp;or&nbsp;frenzied&nbsp;state. Example: &nbsp;It's&nbsp;really&nbsp;true&nbsp;what&nbsp;they&nbsp;say—music&nbsp;soothes&nbsp;the&nbsp;savage&nbsp;beast. 4) be no good to man or beast Portuguese translation: não ser bom para o homem ou para animal / ninguém. To&nbsp;be&nbsp;completely&nbsp;useless;&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;no&nbsp;purpose;&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;unsuitable&nbsp;to&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;or&nbsp;anything. Example: I&nbsp;admire&nbsp;the&nbsp;intelligence&nbsp;with&nbsp;which&nbsp;you&nbsp;argue&nbsp;your&nbsp;points,&nbsp;friend,&nbsp;but&nbsp;unless&nbsp;you're. &nbsp;Willing&nbsp;to&nbsp;put&nbsp;your&nbsp;words&nbsp;into&nbsp;action,&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;afraid&nbsp;your&nbsp;philosophizing&nbsp;is&nbsp;no&nbsp;good&nbsp;to&nbsp;man&nbsp;or&nbsp;beast.

5th expression: Odnit će ti Maca Papučarica papuče. Slippers Cat will take your slippers away.

This expression is used to make little children put away their shoes or slippers, or they might lose them and never find them again. Maca Papučarica is a fairytale character.

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1. "Αποφώλιον τέρας"/apofolion teras/ Translation: "Horrible monster" Explanation: The expression is Ancient Greek and is used to describe a criminal who has commited most heinous crimes. 2. "Ανθρωπόμορφο κτήνος"/anthropomorpho ktinos/ Translation: "Human-like beast" Explanation: The expression is used for human beings who behave like beasts and do horrible things even though they have human-like appearance.

Soma Science and Art Centre Our Monster Thesaurus Dictionary

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Our Greek Beast Thesaurus by the 3rd Primary school of Dionysos in Greece

Licho [ˈlʲixɔ] - means an evil spirit, the devil, but also something bad that can bring misfortune. This is a figure from the beliefs of the ancient Slavs, an evil demon personifying misfortune, bad luck and disease. In Polish, we use the term "evil spirit is not asleep". That means you always have to be vigilant.

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L’IGNORANTE FRA I DOTTI E’ COME LA BESTIA FRA GLI UOMINI An ignorant among wise men is like a beast among human being He is easily recognizable BELLA TESTA E' TALVOLTA UNA MALVAGIA BESTIA Good head is sometimes a wicked beast Being clever is sometimes a bad thing E’ INUTILE VOLER INSEGNARE AL MULO: SI PERDE TEMPO E SI INFASTIDISCE LA BESTIA It is unuseful teaching to a donkey: you loose your time and it annoys the beast IL SONNO DELLA RAGIONE GENERA MOSTRI The rest of the intellect generates monsters When you don't use your intellect or consciousness, your fears arise

4.Phrase: Like Monster Meaning: Angry, agressive Turkish: Canavar Gibi Humans are like monster

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