τερατεία

A. talking marvels, Ar. Nu. 318, Isoc. 12.1, Plb. 2.17.6; 'fairy story', Phld. Piet. 27 (pl.); ἡ ποιητικὴ τ. Jul. Or. 2.56d.

2. the knowledge of τέρατα, as part of the equipment of Pythagoras, Luc. Vit.Auct. 2.