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alp
A malevolent male mythical being from Germanic mythology that torments people, especially sleepers, and causes nightmares.
In alten Sagen wird erzählt, wie der Alb nachts auf der Brust der Schlafenden sitzt.
In old legends, it is told how the alp sits on the chest of sleeping people at night.
This word is the first part of the well-known word 'Albtraum' (nightmare). An 'Albtraum' is literally a 'dream caused by an Alb'.
Früher glaubten die Menschen, ein böser Alb sei für ihre Albträume verantwortlich.
In the past, people believed that an evil alp was responsible for their nightmares.
The 'Alb' is a figure from old legends and mythology. Today, the word is used almost only when talking about such old stories.
In vielen Kulturen gibt es Mythen über Geister wie den Alb.
In many cultures, there are myths about spirits like the alp.
A classic idea is that the 'Alb' sits on the chest of a sleeping person and makes it hard for them to breathe. This description is often found in old texts.
Die Sage erzählt, dass der Alb auf seiner Brust saß und er sich nicht bewegen konnte.
The legend tells that the alp sat on his chest and he could not move.
demon
'Dämon' and 'Alb' both refer to evil or threatening beings from mythology, religion, or stories. 'Dämon' is more general and means a supernatural, usually evil being or an evil spirit. 'Alb' is more specific: it comes from Germanic mythology and torments especially sleeping people, often through nightmares. The words can be confused because both are eerie beings. If you are speaking generally about an evil spirit, 'Dämon' fits. If it is about sleep, night, and nightmares in an old mythological context, 'Alb' is more precise.
Der alte Mythos erzählt von einem Alb, der die Schlafenden quält.
The old myth tells of an alp who torments sleeping people.
In dem Film kämpft die Familie gegen einen gefährlichen Dämon.
In the film, the family fights against a dangerous demon.