greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
Chapter 8 Crossword Puzzle 2017-03-15
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- a type of government in which people rule themselves
- The Minoans lived on this island
- An epic poem that tells about the last years of the Trojan Wars
- A greek city-state that held the first democracy
- 1896 was the year of the first ______ Olympics
- Greeks in need of advice went to the ______ in Delphi
- A tyrant who ruled Athens
- Homer was a ____
- a body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
- sea This sea lies east of Greece
- A government in which only a few people have the power
- The Olympic games were held in honor of ____
- Someone famous for their fables
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- The first people to be Greek and speak the Greek language
- rich landowners
- A marketplace where trades and meetings were held
- The most famous lyric poet, who was also a woman
- A Greek leader who brought democracy to Athens
- This geographical landform covers most of Greece
- people who had the right to participate in government
20 Clues: rich landowners • Homer was a ____ • A tyrant who ruled Athens • Someone famous for their fables • The Minoans lived on this island • sea This sea lies east of Greece • The Olympic games were held in honor of ____ • 1896 was the year of the first ______ Olympics • A Greek leader who brought democracy to Athens • A greek city-state that held the first democracy • ...
Greek 2019-05-14
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- Father of Geometry
- Games where people from all over the world come together to compete
- Famous Athenian Temple
- Ruled by the people
- Land surrounded by water on three sides.
- Before Common Era
- Father of History
- This city had a great library and was the center of the ancient world.
- Father of Medicine
- Teacher of Alexander who made contributes to biology medicine mathematics zoology and more.
- First used latitude and longitude
- 12 people who decide if you are guilty or not
- A city state open to trade with other cultures.
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- Common Era
- Element of greek architecture that was made to balance buildings.
- Ancient greek myths.
- The Great Leader who built a great empire and spread greek culture all over the world.
- Believed Nature could be explained by mathematics
- What did greek scientists use to solve problems.
- One of the gods they believed in
- One of the goddess they believed in
- A philosopher who was put on trial for questioning everything
- A city state that feared outsiders.
23 Clues: Common Era • Before Common Era • Father of History • Father of Geometry • Father of Medicine • Ruled by the people • Ancient greek myths. • Famous Athenian Temple • One of the gods they believed in • First used latitude and longitude • One of the goddess they believed in • A city state that feared outsiders. • Land surrounded by water on three sides. • ...
Greek 2019-05-14
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- Ancient greek myths.
- Common Era
- This city had a great library and was the center of the ancient world.
- Before Common Era
- Land surrounded by water on three sides.
- Father of Medicine
- Element of greek architecture that was made to balance buildings.
- 12 people who decide if you are guilty or not
- Teacher of Alexander who made contributes to biology medicine mathematics zoology and more.
- Famous Athenian Temple
- A philosopher who was put on trial for questioning everything
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- Believed Nature could be explained by mathematics
- The Great Leader who built a great empire and spread greek culture all over the world.
- Ruled by the people
- What did greek scientists use to solve problems.
- A city state that feared outsiders.
- One of the goddess they believed in
- Father of History
- Father of Geometry
- Games where people from all over the world come together to compete
- First used latitude and longitude
- One of the gods they believed in
- A city state open to trade with other cultures.
23 Clues: Common Era • Before Common Era • Father of History • Father of Medicine • Father of Geometry • Ruled by the people • Ancient greek myths. • Famous Athenian Temple • One of the gods they believed in • First used latitude and longitude • A city state that feared outsiders. • One of the goddess they believed in • Land surrounded by water on three sides. • ...
Ancient Greece 2024-02-01
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- land surrounded by water on 3 sides
- this sea was to the east of Greece
- rule by one
- rule by the few
- games held by greeks every 4 years
- a cause of Greek colonization
- this democracy had people vote on laws
- the soil of Greece was mainly...
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- stories told of gods/heros to explain the world
- continent of where Greece is
- Greek word for city-state
- this sea was south of Greece
- rich landowner
- fortified part of the city/top of hill
- this sea was to the west of Greece
- rule by the people
- A person who can vote/member of community
17 Clues: rule by one • rich landowner • rule by the few • rule by the people • Greek word for city-state • continent of where Greece is • this sea was south of Greece • a cause of Greek colonization • the soil of Greece was mainly... • this sea was to the east of Greece • this sea was to the west of Greece • games held by greeks every 4 years • land surrounded by water on 3 sides • ...
Ancient Greece 2023-01-02
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- the location of the Olympics
- Main god in Greek Mythology
- an Emperor later did this to the games
- The name in Greek
- one famous work
- author of the two most famous work of literature
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- one famous work
- most famous temple
- "Father of Democracy"
- Olympics held every what years
- the state of most temples
- Government by the people for the people
12 Clues: one famous work • one famous work • The name in Greek • most famous temple • "Father of Democracy" • the state of most temples • Main god in Greek Mythology • the location of the Olympics • Olympics held every what years • an Emperor later did this to the games • Government by the people for the people • author of the two most famous work of literature
Greece Pt 1 2024-10-04
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- In Greece ____, slaves, and foreigners had no political rights.
- ____ was the Greek Goddess of love
- ____ was the twin sister of Apollo and the goddess of the hunt
- The states in evolution of Athenian government were Monarchy, aristocracy, tyranny, ____
- ____ was a tyrant that made a hash code of law in Athens
- ____ was the kind of the Greek Gods
- Greek Mythology was based on a ____ religion
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- ____ was the twin brother of Artemis and the god of light
- Because of Greece's ____ terrain it both helped and hindered the development of city states
- ____ was the Greek goddess of marriage and was the wife of Zeus
- ____ was the goddess of Athens and is the goddess of wisdom
- Athens had a _____ democracy
- ____ was a tyrant that ended Debtors prison in Athens
- Athens Sparta and ______ are Greek city states
- In Greece _____ (free adult males) had political rights and the responsibility of civic participation in government
- Greece cites were located on the ____ and Peloponnesus peninsula, Europe, Asia Minor
16 Clues: Athens had a _____ democracy • ____ was the Greek Goddess of love • ____ was the kind of the Greek Gods • Greek Mythology was based on a ____ religion • Athens Sparta and ______ are Greek city states • ____ was a tyrant that ended Debtors prison in Athens • ____ was a tyrant that made a hash code of law in Athens • ...
Refraction 2024-05-08
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- the spreading of white light into its full spectrum of wavelength
- also known as a white rainbow or ghost rainbow
- Arabian mythology, is an Arabian god of the rainbow and mountains, whose bow is made of a rainbow
- Hindu mythology, the god of thunder and war, uses the rainbow to shoot arrows of lightning
- an optical phenomenon caused when the light from the moon is refracted through water droplets in the air
- acronym for the colors in a rainbow
- one of the first thinkers to seriously consider how and why rainbows are formed
- type of rainbow flag that is a symbol of indigenous Andean communities
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- wavelenths longer than that of visible light but shorter than microwaves
- the outer color of a rainbow
- Norse mythology, a burning rainbow bridge connecting Midgard (earth) with Asgard, home of the gods
- the number of colors in a rainbow
- is an optical phenomenon where a rainbow halo appears to encircle an airplane's shadow against clouds
- the only planet in the solar system with rainbows
- color of the highest frequencies of visible light
- Greek mythology,the rainbow represents the path made by this Grecian goddess as she flies
16 Clues: the outer color of a rainbow • the number of colors in a rainbow • acronym for the colors in a rainbow • also known as a white rainbow or ghost rainbow • the only planet in the solar system with rainbows • color of the highest frequencies of visible light • the spreading of white light into its full spectrum of wavelength • ...
La odisea 2024-06-07
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- king of Ithaca, he was the son of Arcisius and Callcomedusa, husband of Anticlea and father of Odysseus.
- Queen of the Phaeacians, wife of Alcinous and mother of Nausicaa.
- son of Odysseus.
- legendary king of Pylos, in southwestern Greece.
- treacherous lover of Agamemnon's wife, Clytemnestra.
- protagonist of the story.
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- the wife of the principal in the play, the Ithacan king Odysseus.
- the father of mortals and gods in Greek mythology, prominent as god of thunder and lightning.
- cyclops son of Poseidon whom Odysseus blinded in his one eye.
- hechicera of Greek mythology, daughter of Helios, the sun god, and Perseis, a nymph.
- daughter of Alcinous, king of the Phaeacians, and his wife Queen Arete.
- was a legendary king of Mycenaean Sparta, husband of Helen.
- was one of Penelope's two main suitors during the absence of her husband, Odysseus.
- sea monster, daughter of Poseidon and Gaea.
- Before being a monster and a whirlpool, Scylla was a nymph, with whom the god Glaucus fell in love.
15 Clues: son of Odysseus. • protagonist of the story. • sea monster, daughter of Poseidon and Gaea. • legendary king of Pylos, in southwestern Greece. • treacherous lover of Agamemnon's wife, Clytemnestra. • was a legendary king of Mycenaean Sparta, husband of Helen. • cyclops son of Poseidon whom Odysseus blinded in his one eye. • ...
mythologies 2022-09-15
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- West African ethnic group
- The ancient kingdom of Elam
- Alexander the Great
- Central mexico
- Epic of gilgamesh
- The heartland of shamanism
- An empire at Hattusa in Anatolia
- Jambudvipa
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- Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi
- Scandinavian mythology
- Mesoamerican civilization
- African or West African Vodun
- Cliodhna queen of banshee
- Call as Hellenes
- The kingdom of Cusco
- Land of the rising sun
- A subregion of Ocean
- Desert and nile
- The largest European ethnolinguistic group
19 Clues: Jambudvipa • Central mexico • Desert and nile • Call as Hellenes • Epic of gilgamesh • Alexander the Great • The kingdom of Cusco • A subregion of Ocean • Scandinavian mythology • Land of the rising sun • Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi • Mesoamerican civilization • Cliodhna queen of banshee • West African ethnic group • The heartland of shamanism • The ancient kingdom of Elam • ...
mythologies 2022-09-15
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- West African ethnic group
- The ancient kingdom of Elam
- Alexander the Great
- Central mexico
- Epic of gilgamesh
- The heartland of shamanism
- An empire at Hattusa in Anatolia
- Jambudvipa
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- Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi
- Scandinavian mythology
- Mesoamerican civilization
- African or West African Vodun
- Cliodhna queen of banshee
- Call as Hellenes
- The kingdom of Cusco
- Land of the rising sun
- A subregion of Ocean
- Desert and nile
- The largest European ethnolinguistic group
19 Clues: Jambudvipa • Central mexico • Desert and nile • Call as Hellenes • Epic of gilgamesh • Alexander the Great • The kingdom of Cusco • A subregion of Ocean • Scandinavian mythology • Land of the rising sun • Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi • Mesoamerican civilization • Cliodhna queen of banshee • West African ethnic group • The heartland of shamanism • The ancient kingdom of Elam • ...
The Illiard 2023-07-17
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- Mythical female spirits of nature, often associated with particular locations such as forests, rivers, and mountains.
- An ancient city in present-day Turkey, which was the setting of the Trojan War.
- A metaphorical term referring to a person's vulnerability or weak point, derived from the legend of Achilles.
- The concept of destiny or the predetermined course of events in Greek mythology. It is often seen as an inexorable force that determines the outcomes of human lives.
- The Greek king and leader of the expedition against Troy. His actions often lead to conflicts among the Greek warriors.
- The king of the gods in Greek mythology, who often interferes in the events of the Trojan War.
- The Trojan prince who abducted Helen, leading to the Trojan War. He is often seen as cowardly and lacking in honor.
- Achilles' closest companion and cousin. He wears Achilles' armor into battle and is killed by Hector, leading to Achilles' return to the war seeking revenge.
- A magnificent shield crafted by the god Hephaestus for Achilles. It is described in great detail in the Iliad, depicting various scenes of life and war.
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- The king of Sparta and husband of Helen, whose efforts to reclaim his wife are a catalyst for the Trojan War.
- A Greek hero and strategist, known for his cunning and intelligence. He plays a key role in the Greek victory in the Trojan War and later embarks on a long journey home, which is the subject of Homer's other epic. He seeks to protect his city and his sons during the Trojan War.
- A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, commonly used in ancient warfare.
- A massive wooden horse used by the Greeks to infiltrate Troy. It was presented as a peace offering, but Greek warriors were hidden inside and emerged to sack the city.
- The wife of Menelaus, the Spartan king, whose abduction by Paris of Troy sparked the Trojan War.
- The greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War, known for his strength and invulnerability except for his special spot.
- A Trojan captive girl awarded to Achilles, whose capture by Agamemnon becomes a point of contention between the Greek leaders.
- The Trojan prince and warrior, known for his bravery and honor. He is the main opponent of Achilles and is eventually killed by him.
17 Clues: A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, commonly used in ancient warfare. • An ancient city in present-day Turkey, which was the setting of the Trojan War. • The king of the gods in Greek mythology, who often interferes in the events of the Trojan War. • The wife of Menelaus, the Spartan king, whose abduction by Paris of Troy sparked the Trojan War. • ...
Ancient Greece - Chapter 8 Key Terms 2015-02-22
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- An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force
- A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built
- Ancient Greek storyteller, he was famous for his fables short stories that teach important lessons about life
- A short story that teaches about life and gives advice on how to live life
- A type of government in which people rate themselves
- Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
- A person who has the right to participate in government
- She was a Greek poet, one of the most famous lyric poets of Greece
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- A government in which only a few people have power
- An age marked by great achievements
- Rich land owners
- A Greek poet, he wrote the Iliad and odyssey, two famous Greek poems , they describe the deeds of heroes during the Trojan war
- Athenian leader, he encouraged the spread of democracy and lead Athens when the city was at its height
- A Greek word for city-state
14 Clues: Rich land owners • A Greek word for city-state • An age marked by great achievements • A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built • A government in which only a few people have power • A type of government in which people rate themselves • A person who has the right to participate in government • An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force • ...
Valentines Day 2023-02-13
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- In the Victorian ers, mean spirated Valentines Day cards were called __ Valentines?
- In what country is Valentines Day known as Friends Day?
- Letters to Juliet are sent to __ Italy every year?
- In Roman mythology, who does cupid fall in love with?
- Cupids name in Greek mythology?
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- What state produces most of America's red roses?
- What Valentines Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
- __ roses represent friendship
- In Roman mythology, cupid is the son of who?
- From where was the oldest-know Valentines Day message sent?
10 Clues: __ roses represent friendship • Cupids name in Greek mythology? • In Roman mythology, cupid is the son of who? • What state produces most of America's red roses? • Letters to Juliet are sent to __ Italy every year? • In Roman mythology, who does cupid fall in love with? • In what country is Valentines Day known as Friends Day? • ...
February Crossword 2024-01-29
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- What do yellow roses symbolize
- What we love to make
- The King that declared Valentine's Day a Holiday
- In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?
- Cupid has what name in Greek mythology
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- Baby with a bow and arrow
- Flowers of love
- A new anti-Valentine's Day celebration with your besties
- The official candy of Valentine's Day
- The city of love
- A winged angelic being who loves love
11 Clues: Flowers of love • The city of love • What we love to make • Baby with a bow and arrow • What do yellow roses symbolize • The official candy of Valentine's Day • A winged angelic being who loves love • Cupid has what name in Greek mythology • In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom? • The King that declared Valentine's Day a Holiday • ...
Constellation 2023-06-15
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- Constellation representing the virgin and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Constellation representing the fish and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Constellation representing the archer and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Small constellation representing a ram in Greek mythology.
- Constellation shaped like a "W" or "M" depending on its position in the sky, representing a queen in Greek mythology.
- Major Constellation representing the great bear, featuring the Big Dipper or Plough asterism.
- Constellation representing the water-bearer and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
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- Constellation representing the goat and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Large and bright constellation representing the scorpion.
- Constellation representing the lion and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- One of the most recognizable and prominent constellations, featuring a hunter with a sword and shield.
- Constellation representing the scales of justice and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Faint constellation representing a crab.
- Constellation representing the twin brothers, Castor and Pollux.
- Large and prominent constellation representing a bull.
15 Clues: Faint constellation representing a crab. • Large and prominent constellation representing a bull. • Large and bright constellation representing the scorpion. • Small constellation representing a ram in Greek mythology. • Constellation representing the twin brothers, Castor and Pollux. • ...
Ancient Heroes 2018-12-11
10 Clues: Symbols • a Greek god • a Greek goddess • a god or goddess • an Egyptian ruler • starts with my ends in gy • 'tis the season to be jolly' • a form of 3D art, normally made from stone. • the art of effective of persuasive speaking. • the belief of what will happen when you die.
odyssey project 2015-05-27
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- to claim
- painful effort
- main character of the Odyssey
- creature that lured sailors with song
- a sense of approaching evil
- the rear end of a ship
- an opponent
- to be robed in the sea
- honest admission
- a one eyed monster of greek mythology
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- opening
- prisoner
- another word meaning food
- gathered
- a word meaning an abundance of something
- a word meaning tormented
- wise
- meaning a hateful way
- a word meaning pair
- exceed
20 Clues: wise • exceed • opening • prisoner • to claim • gathered • an opponent • painful effort • honest admission • a word meaning pair • meaning a hateful way • the rear end of a ship • to be robed in the sea • a word meaning tormented • another word meaning food • a sense of approaching evil • main character of the Odyssey • creature that lured sailors with song • a one eyed monster of greek mythology • ...
The Lost Hero 2023-01-19
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- Harry Potter almost
- not nice
- G___k
- Mechanical Fire dragon
- Gods and monsters
- R___n
- Fire Kid
- Moments that are the opposite of happy
- Adventure
- nice
- Pointy end
- acts good then turns out bad
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- Camp for demigods
- Girl main character
- Helps at camp
- The lost child
- Moments that are the opposite of sad
- Roman Main Character
- Roman symbols on Jason's arm
- What hides underneath your bed
- Myths and all hales
21 Clues: nice • G___k • R___n • not nice • Fire Kid • Adventure • Pointy end • Helps at camp • The lost child • Camp for demigods • Gods and monsters • Girl main character • Harry Potter almost • Myths and all hales • Roman Main Character • Mechanical Fire dragon • Roman symbols on Jason's arm • acts good then turns out bad • What hides underneath your bed • Moments that are the opposite of sad • ...
Midnights 2024-02-29
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- the midnights costume change on stage
- music video is filled with easter eggs
- the color of my tshirt
- first midnights song on the eras tour
- from the vault
- lana del rey
- friendship braclets
- crowded room
- her boyfriend
- rio de janeiro fan
- greek mythology
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- played with Aaron dessner
- john mayer
- lead single
- all you wanted was
- he knew the whole time
- bend when you can
- 'cause it's you
- april 29th
- chair
- 2190 days
- france
22 Clues: chair • france • 2190 days • john mayer • april 29th • lead single • lana del rey • crowded room • her boyfriend • from the vault • 'cause it's you • greek mythology • bend when you can • all you wanted was • rio de janeiro fan • friendship braclets • he knew the whole time • the color of my tshirt • played with Aaron dessner • the midnights costume change on stage • first midnights song on the eras tour • ...
Greek mythology 2019-10-24
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- A mortal woman in Greek mythology, who becomes the wife of Eros, and divine.
- A legendary creature which has the front half of an eagle and the hind half of a horse.
- The goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity.
- A greek mythological figure, most famous for his eternal punishment in Tartarus.
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- The god of trade, heralds, merchants, commerce, roads, thieves, trickery, sports, travelers, and athletes.
- A supernatural being associated with many other minor female deities that are often associated with the air, seas, woods, or water, or particular locations or landforms.
- The giant one-eyed creature.
- The goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, passion and procreation.
- A legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion.
- The Greek god of war. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, the son of Zeus and Hera.
10 Clues: The giant one-eyed creature. • A legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion. • A mortal woman in Greek mythology, who becomes the wife of Eros, and divine. • The goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, passion and procreation. • The goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity. • ...
Greek Mythology 2019-10-15
10 Clues: Who is the God of War • Who is married to Zeus • Who is the god of love • Who is the god of vines • Who is the God of Fire. • Who is the god of the sea • Who is the god of the sky • Who is the God of harvest • Who is the god art and music • who is the god of the underworld
Greek Mythology 2023-03-17
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- stole fire from the heavens
- a trickster, messenger of the gods
- had a mysterious jar she shouldn't open
- goddess of love
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- rules the underworld, also Zeus' brother
- rules the sea, also Zeus' brother
- goddess of wisdom and crafts
- goddess of women and marriage, Zeus' wife
- god of light, music, poetry, healing, and prophecy
- chief god, also controls the weather
10 Clues: goddess of love • stole fire from the heavens • goddess of wisdom and crafts • rules the sea, also Zeus' brother • a trickster, messenger of the gods • chief god, also controls the weather • had a mysterious jar she shouldn't open • rules the underworld, also Zeus' brother • goddess of women and marriage, Zeus' wife • god of light, music, poetry, healing, and prophecy
Greek Mythology 2023-05-10
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- This is what Prometheus was chained to.
- Gave gifts to animals when creating them (such as strength to the gorilla).
- Zeus's father.
- Stole fire to give to humans.
- The color of the fruit Prometheus tricked the gods with.
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- Name of the guard dog of the underworld.
- Had different views than Prometheus when it came to man.
- What Prometheus's liver did everyday after being eaten.
- What Prometheus stole to give to humans.
- This animal is what ate Prometheus's liver everyday.
10 Clues: Zeus's father. • Stole fire to give to humans. • This is what Prometheus was chained to. • Name of the guard dog of the underworld. • What Prometheus stole to give to humans. • This animal is what ate Prometheus's liver everyday. • What Prometheus's liver did everyday after being eaten. • Had different views than Prometheus when it came to man. • ...
Greek Mythology 2015-03-05
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- 12 labors for murdering his two children
- A God that Created and became earth
- A father That swallowed his children known as the “Titans”
- A god that rides his chariot every morning giving the world light with the sun
- Heracles fled to this temple to ask the gods for forgiveness for murdering his two children
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- Titans were in war for this long
- The Goddess of wisdom swallowed by her husband Zeus,In fear of giving birth to a baby boy
- Children trapped in the underworld with Hades, summoned there from there father Uranus
- God That Conquered his father Uranus in the battle of The Titans
- A god that took nine days and night to be born, and once he was born it was in the water
10 Clues: Titans were in war for this long • A God that Created and became earth • 12 labors for murdering his two children • A father That swallowed his children known as the “Titans” • God That Conquered his father Uranus in the battle of The Titans • A god that rides his chariot every morning giving the world light with the sun • ...
greek mythology 2015-05-15
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- of the moon, wildlife,hunting, and chasity.
- of fire and blacksmith.
- of Zeus.
- of war,son of Zeus and Hera
- of wisdom, war, and arts and crafts.
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- of love and beauty
- of gods, son of Cronus and Rhea.
- of love,son of Aphrodite and ares.
- God of the sea and earthquakes
- of marriage and childbirth, daughter of Cronus and Hera.
10 Clues: of Zeus. • of love and beauty • of fire and blacksmith. • of war,son of Zeus and Hera • God of the sea and earthquakes • of gods, son of Cronus and Rhea. • of love,son of Aphrodite and ares. • of wisdom, war, and arts and crafts. • of the moon, wildlife,hunting, and chasity. • of marriage and childbirth, daughter of Cronus and Hera.
Greek Mythology 2021-11-22
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- The wife and sister of Zeus
- A sea monster who can create whirlpools
- The God wine and fun times
- The ruler of the underworld
- The name of Jason's crew
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- A demigod who completed 12 Labours
- The person who killed the gorgon Medusa
- The God of war
- A monster that grows two heads when you cut one off
- The name of the hero who went to find the golden fleece
10 Clues: The God of war • The name of Jason's crew • The God wine and fun times • The wife and sister of Zeus • The ruler of the underworld • A demigod who completed 12 Labours • The person who killed the gorgon Medusa • A sea monster who can create whirlpools • A monster that grows two heads when you cut one off • The name of the hero who went to find the golden fleece
Greek Mythology 2022-02-24
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- The number of labors Hercules had to perform.
- Half-man half-bull creature that lived in the self sustaining labyrinth until Theseus defeated it.
- Hades pet that guarded the underworld.
- A group of three half-sea nymphs half-bird who lure people to their demise by singing gracefully.
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- A half-horse half-human creature.
- Odysseus told this one-eyed creature that his name was "Nobody" before slaying him.
- A fire-breathing female monster that was part lion, part goat, and part dragon.
- A lady with snake hair who turns people to stone.
- These loud, screechy, dirty monsters can fly, have sharp claws, the body of a vulture, and the face of woman.
- Another name for this is the grey sisters who have to pass a single eye and a single tooth between all three of them.
10 Clues: A half-horse half-human creature. • Hades pet that guarded the underworld. • The number of labors Hercules had to perform. • A lady with snake hair who turns people to stone. • A fire-breathing female monster that was part lion, part goat, and part dragon. • Odysseus told this one-eyed creature that his name was "Nobody" before slaying him. • ...
Greek Mythology 2022-04-19
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- Parent of Aura
- the titan goddess of the breeze and the fresh air
- personification of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods
- a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
- who is the first god
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- the strongest greek god
- Parent of Aura
- iris is the goddess of what
- aura is the goddess of what
- aether is the goddess of what
- the personification of the bright upper sky
11 Clues: Parent of Aura • Parent of Aura • who is the first god • the strongest greek god • iris is the goddess of what • aura is the goddess of what • aether is the goddess of what • the personification of the bright upper sky • the titan goddess of the breeze and the fresh air • personification of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods • ...
Greek Mythology 2022-03-30
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- Was turned into a laurel tree by her father
- Sailed on the Argo on a quest for the Golden Fleece
- The king of the gods
- Fell on love with a statue he created
- Goddess of victory
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- Gift given by Prometheus to man
- The food of the gods
- Greek god of the vine, wine, and theater
- Hera's favorite bird
- Knows who will overthrow Zeus but cannot tell
10 Clues: Goddess of victory • The food of the gods • Hera's favorite bird • The king of the gods • Gift given by Prometheus to man • Fell on love with a statue he created • Greek god of the vine, wine, and theater • Was turned into a laurel tree by her father • Knows who will overthrow Zeus but cannot tell • Sailed on the Argo on a quest for the Golden Fleece
Greek Mythology 2022-05-16
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- Was Chosen to get the Gold Apple that started the Trojan War
- King of the gods
- Female Hunter who raced other people to determine her partner
- Saved Andromeda from the Sea Monster on Pegasus
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- Hero of the Laberynyth, Prince of Athens
- God of the Sea and Horses
- Wife of Melenus, was "stolen" by Prince Paris of Troy, which started the trojan war
- Goddess of Marriage and Family, Queen of the Gods
- God of the Underworld and Wealth
- Important figure to the city of Athens- The city was named after her
10 Clues: King of the gods • God of the Sea and Horses • God of the Underworld and Wealth • Hero of the Laberynyth, Prince of Athens • Saved Andromeda from the Sea Monster on Pegasus • Goddess of Marriage and Family, Queen of the Gods • Was Chosen to get the Gold Apple that started the Trojan War • Female Hunter who raced other people to determine her partner • ...
Greek mythology 2023-08-29
10 Clues: hades dog • Artemis’s twin • king of the sea • the king of gods • god of underworld • the father of zues • the most powerful god • what Hera is known for • the wife and sister of zues • and Beauty what Aphrodite is goddess of
Ancient Greece Vocab. 2024-03-10
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- Stories about gods and goddesses that attempt to explain different events.
- Greek city-state that became a military society.
- Greek philosopher and teacher who created the Academy.
- a high hill that housed the fortress of the city-state.
- Poet who wrote The Odyssey and The Iliad.
- Group of soldiers arranged in a square.
- A type of government where power is shared with a small group of people.
- Someone who has the right to participate in government.
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- A government that gives people power to rule themselves.
- a city-state.
- group of expert shipbuilders that settled on the island of Crete.
- A type of government that uses force to rule.
- Related to Greek history and culture.
- Sporting competition held every four years, originally in honor of Zeus.
- An agreement formed between groups to work together.
- Greek city-state where democracy was first created.
16 Clues: a city-state. • Related to Greek history and culture. • Group of soldiers arranged in a square. • Poet who wrote The Odyssey and The Iliad. • A type of government that uses force to rule. • Greek city-state that became a military society. • Greek city-state where democracy was first created. • An agreement formed between groups to work together. • ...
Ancient Greece Crossword PUZZLE 2021-10-14
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- king of all the gods (and father to many people)
- Greek mathematician, engineer, and inventor
- ruler of a kingdom
- word epic is derived from the Ancient Greek adjective, “epikos”, which means a poetic story
- a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power
- resplendent marble temple built between 447 and 432 B.C
- the Hellenistic period
- was the king of the kingdom of Macedon from 359 BC until his assassination in 336 BC
- comes from two Greek words that mean people (demos) and rule (kratos)
- form of theatre from Ancient Greece and Anatolia
- Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks
- a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally or inherited such power
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- embayment of the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and Asia
- sea connected to the Adriatic Sea to the north, and is bounded by Southern Italy
- A ruler of Greece in the fourth century
- school of Hellenistic philosophy
- ancient Greek philosopher
- the third Persian King of the Achaemenid Empire
- he reputed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- was one of the final three principal dramatic forms in the theatre of classical Greece
20 Clues: ruler of a kingdom • the Hellenistic period • ancient Greek philosopher • school of Hellenistic philosophy • A ruler of Greece in the fourth century • Greek mathematician, engineer, and inventor • he reputed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey • the third Persian King of the Achaemenid Empire • king of all the gods (and father to many people) • ...
Greek then Rome! 2023-10-03
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- this words comes from 'love' & 'wisdom' (137)
- Greek actors wore these to depict facial expressions (134)
- a military city, known for having kings still (119)
- rule by the people (121)
- most famous of all the Greek poets, he composed the Illiad & Odyssey (135)
- most famous of the classic Greek buildings (131)
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- birthplace of democracy (120)
- famous Greek sculpture who carved Mythology onto Parthenon (132)
- a type of Greek column with round capitals, or tops (132)
- runner goes 25 miles to announce this battle over (122, keels over!(123)
10 Clues: rule by the people (121) • birthplace of democracy (120) • this words comes from 'love' & 'wisdom' (137) • most famous of the classic Greek buildings (131) • a military city, known for having kings still (119) • a type of Greek column with round capitals, or tops (132) • Greek actors wore these to depict facial expressions (134) • ...
A crossword made especially for you 2024-02-15
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- Ohana
- American heart month
- Greek mythology/consolation
- 90’s rom-com
- Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
- Character on the show iCarly
- Carmelo Anthony
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- Caffeine
- Worship in Buddhism
- Pure;Faithful
- Comedian/actress/Oglevee
- Black Mecca
- So no one told me life was going to be this way
- Round and orange/James Naismith
- Absences of all color
- A sisterhood
- Certificate of achievement
17 Clues: Ohana • Caffeine • Black Mecca • 90’s rom-com • A sisterhood • Pure;Faithful • Carmelo Anthony • Worship in Buddhism • American heart month • Absences of all color • Comedian/actress/Oglevee • Certificate of achievement • Greek mythology/consolation • Character on the show iCarly • Round and orange/James Naismith • Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month • ...
Constellation 2023-06-15
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- Faint constellation representing a crab.
- Constellation representing the goat and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Constellation representing the virgin and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Constellation representing the archer and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Small constellation representing a ram in Greek mythology.
- Constellation representing the lion and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Constellation representing the water-bearer and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
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- Constellation representing the scales of justice and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Large and prominent constellation representing a bull.
- One of the most recognizable and prominent constellations, featuring a hunter with a sword and shield.
- Constellation shaped like a "W" or "M" depending on its position in the sky, representing a queen in Greek mythology.
- Constellation representing the fish and one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
- Large and bright constellation representing the scorpion.
- Major Constellation representing the great bear, featuring the Big Dipper or Plough asterism.
- Constellation representing the twin brothers, Castor and Pollux.
15 Clues: Faint constellation representing a crab. • Large and prominent constellation representing a bull. • Large and bright constellation representing the scorpion. • Small constellation representing a ram in Greek mythology. • Constellation representing the twin brothers, Castor and Pollux. • ...
Mythical Maze Crossword 2014-08-09
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- The lower half of a mermaid.
- Sometimes called the Abominable Snowman.
- The name of the Summer Reading Challenge.
- The leprechaun hides gold at the end of this.
- A Greek Gorgon.
- A magical creature with a horn.
- Is on the Welsh flag.
- The colour of unicorns.
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- The country where the Loch Ness monster lives.
- Rumoured to be a plesiosaur.
- A huge fiery bird in Indian mythology.
- Sings beautifully underwater.
- Imprisoned in a maze by Greek King Minos.
- Also called the Little People by the Irish.
- The minotaur is half human and half ___.
- Guarded by dragons.
- The yeti ls the same colour as ___.
- The mischievous trickster in African folklore.
18 Clues: A Greek Gorgon. • Guarded by dragons. • Is on the Welsh flag. • The colour of unicorns. • The lower half of a mermaid. • Rumoured to be a plesiosaur. • Sings beautifully underwater. • A magical creature with a horn. • The yeti ls the same colour as ___. • A huge fiery bird in Indian mythology. • Sometimes called the Abominable Snowman. • The minotaur is half human and half ___. • ...
Odyssey project Period 4 2015-05-27
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- opening
- meaning a hateful way
- to claim
- to be robed in the sea
- another word meaning food
- a word meaning an abundance of something
- main character of the Odyssey
- honest admission
- creature that lured sailors with song
- painful effort
- the rear end of a ship
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- a one eyed monster of greek mythology
- a sense of approaching evil
- a word meaning tormented
- an opponent
- wise
- a word meaning pair
- exceed
- gathered
- prisoner
20 Clues: wise • exceed • opening • to claim • gathered • prisoner • an opponent • painful effort • honest admission • a word meaning pair • meaning a hateful way • to be robed in the sea • the rear end of a ship • a word meaning tormented • another word meaning food • a sense of approaching evil • main character of the Odyssey • a one eyed monster of greek mythology • creature that lured sailors with song • ...
Religion 2016-11-04
Ancient Heroes 2018-12-11
10 Clues: Symbols • a Greek god • a Greek goddess • a god or goddess • an Egyptian ruler • starts with my ends in gy • 'tis the season to be jolly' • a form of 3D art, normally made from stone. • the art of effective of persuasive speaking. • the belief of what will happen when you die.
Percy Jackson - The Sea Of Monsters 2016-02-04
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- goddess of wisdom and war
- younger cyclops
- daughter of Ares
- greek stories
- Main Character
- god of thieves
- son of hermes
- activities director at Camp Half-Blood.
- god of war
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- a mission to accomplish
- elder cyclops
- satyr and the lord of the wild
- daughter of athena
- goddess of magic
- god of the sea
- Girl in Poisoned Tree
16 Clues: god of war • elder cyclops • greek stories • son of hermes • god of the sea • Main Character • god of thieves • younger cyclops • daughter of Ares • goddess of magic • daughter of athena • Girl in Poisoned Tree • a mission to accomplish • goddess of wisdom and war • satyr and the lord of the wild • activities director at Camp Half-Blood.
Greek Mythology & Divinities 2022-02-24
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- wood/tree spirit
- god of war
- god of the underworld
- person that is half horse half human
- immortal divine being or god
- one-eyed monster
- a being with lesser-divine status
- home of the gods
- person that is half goat half human
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- god of the sea
- god of the sky
- god of fire
- goddess of war
- goddess of love
- a monster, half man half bull
15 Clues: god of war • god of fire • god of the sea • god of the sky • goddess of war • goddess of love • wood/tree spirit • one-eyed monster • home of the gods • god of the underworld • immortal divine being or god • a monster, half man half bull • a being with lesser-divine status • person that is half goat half human • person that is half horse half human
Greek Mythology - Intro 2022-02-17
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- eats his children to avoid being overthrown
- kills the eagle that tortures Prometheus
- Was born of castration blood in the ocean
- Prometheus gave this second gift to the humans and pissed off Zeus
- locks away his children in Tartarus
- Titan who fought alongside Zeus
- monsters who helped in the war, threw stones
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- Cerberus is a three-headed dog who guards this place
- Weapon is a trident
- Prometheus gives this first gift to the humans
- Humans and animals were made out of this material
- was not eaten by his father, freed his siblings
- Humans kept the gods happy by performing this
- This bird eats Prometheus's insides all day for 30,000 years
- Mother Earth
15 Clues: Mother Earth • Weapon is a trident • Titan who fought alongside Zeus • locks away his children in Tartarus • kills the eagle that tortures Prometheus • Was born of castration blood in the ocean • eats his children to avoid being overthrown • monsters who helped in the war, threw stones • Humans kept the gods happy by performing this • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2021-01-20
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- The Gods engaged in This. it would involve fun, feasting, and merrymaking
- A chain of rocks close to the surface of the water.
- The whole earth at this time was paradise
- A race of giants called titans. (2 words)
- Ruler of the sea
- A being whom could shape-shift into various forms
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- A town that was set up in five rows. (2 words)
- A 2 headed _____ made of stone. (2 words)
- An ____ ___ of poverty and misery with cold weather and crop shortages
- One of the groups of human beings the raven child summoned.
- First ruler of all things, who was proved to be very cruel and unjust
- A vast hole, an abyss
- A trickster who is greedy and mischievous
- The earth mother.
- The frog who was responsible for taking care of the insects of the world.
15 Clues: Ruler of the sea • The earth mother. • A vast hole, an abyss • A 2 headed _____ made of stone. (2 words) • The whole earth at this time was paradise • A race of giants called titans. (2 words) • A trickster who is greedy and mischievous • A town that was set up in five rows. (2 words) • A being whom could shape-shift into various forms • ...
Roman & Greek Mythology 2020-06-14
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- Goddess of love and beauty.
- Language that was spoken in Rome
- How many Olympians are there in the pantheon
- Oldest Roman God
- A great Greek King
- Wife of Eros and Goddess of the soul.
- Greek God of wine and parties.
- Roman God of Music, the Sun and Prophecies
- One of Rome's greatest generals in history.
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- Wife of Zeus and Mothers .
- Former Roman Temple
- Goddess of the rainbow, messenger of the gods.
- A Roman Emperor who wore women's clothes and tried to have a war with the sea.
- One of the hardest Greek god.
- The King of Titans.
15 Clues: Oldest Roman God • A great Greek King • Former Roman Temple • The King of Titans. • Wife of Zeus and Mothers . • Goddess of love and beauty. • One of the hardest Greek god. • Greek God of wine and parties. • Language that was spoken in Rome • Wife of Eros and Goddess of the soul. • Roman God of Music, the Sun and Prophecies • One of Rome's greatest generals in history. • ...
Greek Mythology Vocabulary 2018-12-09
15 Clues: enchant • take in • pursuit • generous • relentless • all knowing • U shaped harp • unlimited power • not to be stopped • floor of fireplace • most powerful time • embodies in the flesh • position of superiority • mythological spirit of nature • a person who a type of support; financial or otherwise
Greek Mythology Crossword 2023-02-09
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- A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.
- Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- He sailed across the seas in search of treasure and fighting enemies
- Killed a Hydra
- Goddess of love
- The messenger god
- Queen of the gods
- God of the sea
- King of the gods
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- God of sun
- God of celebration
- A half bull-half human monster
- Goddess of wisdom
- God of the war
- God of the underworld
15 Clues: God of sun • God of the war • Killed a Hydra • God of the sea • Goddess of love • King of the gods • Goddess of wisdom • The messenger god • Queen of the gods • God of celebration • God of the underworld • A half bull-half human monster • Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey • He sailed across the seas in search of treasure and fighting enemies • ...
The Burning Maze Crossword 2018-07-23
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- a cart made for war usually drawn by horses
- a plant that was made after Apollos lover died
- the greek god of the sea his roman form was Neptune
- the most famous greek hero
- a cactus used to heal burns
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- one eyed giants from greek mythology
- an Italian city that was destroyed by a volcano
- a saber with a curved blade
- a throwing star used as a dagger or a distraction
- the greek god of death and riches
10 Clues: the most famous greek hero • a saber with a curved blade • a cactus used to heal burns • the greek god of death and riches • one eyed giants from greek mythology • a cart made for war usually drawn by horses • a plant that was made after Apollos lover died • an Italian city that was destroyed by a volcano • a throwing star used as a dagger or a distraction • ...
Ancient Greece 2024-10-30
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- - The study of ideas and knowledge
- - A type of serious Greek drama
- - A temple dedicated to goddess Athena
- - Related to the original Greek athletic games
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- - Stories about Greek gods and heroes
- - A citizen of Sparta, known for military strength
- - A system of government started in Greece
- - A high city with temples and buildings
- - A major city-state in ancient Greece
- - A person who provides wise predictions
10 Clues: - A type of serious Greek drama • - The study of ideas and knowledge • - Stories about Greek gods and heroes • - A major city-state in ancient Greece • - A temple dedicated to goddess Athena • - A high city with temples and buildings • - A person who provides wise predictions • - A system of government started in Greece • - Related to the original Greek athletic games • ...
Greek Mythology Monsters 2023-11-17
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- Satyrs associated with Dionysus,usually depicted as drunk
- had a womens face, a lions body, and a birds wings
- three sisters who had grey hair who shared one eye and one tooth
- A race of giants that only has one eye
- female monster that has a lions body in the front,a goats body for the middle,and a dragon for the back
- a pair of rocks that always clashed when a vessel passed through
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- described as looking like hags
- minor forest gods,had the face, torso,and arms of a man, had ears of a goat, a tail,and goat-like legs
- Hybrid creature that has the body of a bird and the head of a human
- described as having the torso of a human and the body of a horse
- winged female creatures that have snake like hair
- a giant with 100 eyes that served Hera
- each of them had 50 heads and 100 arms
- a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man
- part bird, part woman monster, known as the "hounds of Zeus"
15 Clues: described as looking like hags • a giant with 100 eyes that served Hera • each of them had 50 heads and 100 arms • A race of giants that only has one eye • winged female creatures that have snake like hair • had a womens face, a lions body, and a birds wings • a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man • ...
Greek Mythology Monsters 2023-11-17
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- Satyrs associated with Dionysus,usually depicted as drunk
- had a womens face, a lions body, and a birds wings
- three sisters who had grey hair who shared one eye and one tooth
- A race of giants that only has one eye
- female monster that has a lions body in the front,a goats body for the middle,and a dragon for the back
- a pair of rocks that always clashed when a vessel passed through
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- described as looking like hags
- minor forest gods,had the face, torso,and arms of a man, had ears of a goat, a tail,and goat-like legs
- Hybrid creature that has the body of a bird and the head of a human
- described as having the torso of a human and the body of a horse
- winged female creatures that have snake like hair
- a giant with 100 eyes that served Hera
- each of them had 50 heads and 100 arms
- a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man
- part bird, part woman monster, known as the "hounds of Zeus"
15 Clues: described as looking like hags • a giant with 100 eyes that served Hera • each of them had 50 heads and 100 arms • A race of giants that only has one eye • winged female creatures that have snake like hair • had a womens face, a lions body, and a birds wings • a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man • ...
History of Greek Theatre - Jayden 2023-01-06
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- Greek choruses could express the point of view of this individual
- Theatre in the western world can be traced back to
- Greek city which had huge cultural advances in the 5th century
- Who is the leading winner of the best playwright contest?
- Masks allowed male actors to play these characters, vice versa
- How many plays did Sophocles write?
- Considered the "father" of Western philosophy
- How many of Sophocles' plays survived?
- The arrangement of events in a play
- Greek choruses brought color, movement, and this to a play.
- The major festival was called
- Sophocles increased the number of actors in plays to this number.
- Facilitated rapid change of roles
- By the 5th century,Athens had this many festivals a year to honor Dionysus
- The greek word chorus means this in English
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- The high-backed seats were reserved for
- When was the first recorded Greek theatrical tragedy contest?
- Choruses consisted of these many people after Sophocles
- Who wrote epic poems that influenced Greek Drama?
- Theatre Dionysus was on the slope of the hill below this place
- Religious and legal rules only allowed characters from plays to "die" here
- Greek plays usually took place
- Defined the word tragedy in his work "poetics"
- How many roles was a single actor capable of playing?
- Greek choruses would only dance, but they would
- All performers wore masks, with these people as the exception
- Greeks believed he was a god and presented drama at festivals to honor him
- Who won the first Greek tragedy contest?
- How speech reveals character
- The word theatre comes from this greek word
- Greek word which evolved into the English word "scene"
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and goat and famous for being drunk and sexual
- Greek choruses helped establish this in a drama
33 Clues: How speech reveals character • The major festival was called • Greek plays usually took place • Facilitated rapid change of roles • How many plays did Sophocles write? • The arrangement of events in a play • How many of Sophocles' plays survived? • The high-backed seats were reserved for • Who won the first Greek tragedy contest? • The word theatre comes from this greek word • ...
Ancient Greece vs Ancient Rome by Prisha Vajra 2021-02-11
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- Both Roman and Greek households had to help them with chores.
- Men in Greek and Roman households were the of the household.
- While Rome had experienced a republic, Greek on the other hand experienced a
- In Rome slaves weren’t treated as family but as servants but in Greece slaves were treated like
- Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks.
- Children in ancient Roman and Greek households were taught to be
- Both Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece had a their civilization to help keep out intruders and protect their citizens.
- Greek girls didn’t get to choose who they but the Romans had a choice.
- The Greek focused on Greek literature, on the other hand Romans focused on literature.
- Both boys and girls did not have the same at school.
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- similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt
- Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light
- In Sparta, girls were taught to fight but in Rome girls were taught to take care of
- Greeks focused their art around many things while Romans focused their art on their
- Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any
- The Greeks called the head of their family a man but the Romans called the head of their family
- Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of
- In Rome slaves were people who were caught in war but in Greece slaves were people who could be born into
- Temples in Ancient Rome and Greece were made to worship their
- Greeks and Romans worshiped their gods and goddesses and asked for
20 Clues: similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt • Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light • Both boys and girls did not have the same at school. • Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks. • Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any • Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab Review 2023-02-14
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- stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
- A Greek Philosopher who started The Academy
- a short story that teaches a lesson about life
- a type of government in which people rule themselves
- a Greek Philosopher, his teaching style was based on answering questions
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- Greek Poet, she was one of the most famous lyric poets of Greece
- a rich landowner or noble
- a government in which only a few people have power
- A Greek Doctor who is regarded as the father of medicine
- he wrote the lliad and the odyssey
- The Greek word for an independent city-state
11 Clues: a rich landowner or noble • he wrote the lliad and the odyssey • A Greek Philosopher who started The Academy • The Greek word for an independent city-state • a short story that teaches a lesson about life • a government in which only a few people have power • a type of government in which people rule themselves • A Greek Doctor who is regarded as the father of medicine • ...
Constellation 2020-03-09
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- Its name means “the sails” in Latin.
- It represents the toucan, a bird found in tropical and sub-tropical regions.
- In mythology, it represents the cup of the Greek god Apollo.
- It was named after the octant, a navigational instrument.
- It represents the centaur, the half man, half horse creature in Greek mythology.
- It represents the telescope.
- Its name means “normal” in Latin (referring to a right angle) and it represents a level, a set square, a rule, or a carpenter’s square.
- A small constellation located in the southern sky. Its name means “the altar” in Latin.
- It is one of the brightest and best known constellations in the night sky. It lies on the celestial equator.
- Its name means “the peacock” in Latin.
- This constellation lies in the southern sky, to the south of Aquarius and Cetus.
- Its name means “the goat” in Latin.
- It is also known as the Swan constellation.
- Its name means “the smaller lion”
- Its name means “the triangle” in Latin.
- It was named after the Queen Berenice II of Egypt.
- It is the largest of the 88 constellations.
- It represents the raven (or crow), Apollo’s sacred bird in Greek mythology.
- Its name means “the arrow” in Latin.
- Its name means “the dolphinfish” (Coryphaena hippurus) in Spanish.
- The constellation’s original name was Columba Noachi, meaning “Noah’s dove,” after the biblical dove that informed Noah that the Great Flood was receding.
- Its name means “the crane” in Latin.
- The constellation represents the hunting dogs of Boötes the Herdsman, a neighboring constellation.
- It represents the lyre of Orpheus, the musician and poet in Greek mythology who was killed by the Bacchantes.
- Its name means “the southern fish” in Latin.
- Its name means “bull” in Latin. The constellation is symbolized by the bull’s head, .
- It means “the compass” in Latin, referring to the tool for drawing circles.
- It is a small constellation that represents the bird of paradise.
- Its name means “the greater dog” in Latin.
- The constellation’s name means “the water-bearer” (or “cup-bearer”) in Latin.
- This constellation is also known as “the lesser water snake,”
- It is easily recognizable in the sky because of its distinctive W shape.
- Its name means “the fly” in Latin.
- It is the 65th constellation in size, occupying an area of 221 square degrees.
- This constellation’s name means “the dragon” in Latin.
- It was named after the mythical King Cepheus of Aethiopia.
- Its name means “the twins” in Latin.
- Major Its name means “the great bear,” or “the larger bear,” in Latin.
- Its is the sixth largest constellation in the night sky,
- Its name means “the shield” in Latin. It is the fifth smallest constellation in the sky.
- It represents the lynx, and it is not usually associated with any myths.
- It is the seventh largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 1121 square degrees.
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- Its name means “the hare”
- It is the fifth largest constellation in the sky,
- Minor The constellation’s name means “the smaller bear,” or “the lesser bear,” in Latin.
- It is located in the northern sky, between Cassiopeia’s W asterism and the Great Square of Pegasus.
- Its name means “the serpent bearer” in Greek.
- The constellation was created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius .
- Australe Its name means “the southern triangle” in Latin.
- It is one of the largest constellations in the sky.
- Its name means “the smaller dog” or “lesser dog” in Latin.
- It was named after the phoenix, the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.
- Its name means “the clock” in Latin.
- Its name means “the serpent” in Latin.
- Its name means “the reticle” or “small net” in Latin.
- Its name means “the furnace”
- Its name means “the southern crown” in Latin.
- Its name comes from the Latin derivation of the Greek word for “giraffe.”
- Its name means “the northern crown” in Latin.
- It represents the microscope and is not associated with any myths.
- It is the smallest of all 88 constellations.
- It represents the lion and is usually associated with the Nemean lion in Greek mythology.
- Its name is the Latin word for “the chisel.”
- Its name is Latin for “painter,” but the constellation really represents the painter’s easel.
- It was named after the hero Perseus in Greek mythology.
- Its name means “the eagle” in Latin.
- Its name means “the charioteer” in Latin.
- Its name is an ancient Greek word for “the pump.”
- It is one of the smallest constellations. It represents the flying fish
- Also known as the Whale, it is one of the largest constellations in the sky.
- It represents the dolphin sent by the sea god Poseidon to find Amphitrite, the Nereid he wanted to marry.
- It represents the scorpion and is associated with the story of Orion in Greek mythology.
- It represents the archer.
- Its name means “the ram” in Latin.
- Its name means “virgin” in Latin.
- Its name means “the little fox” in Latin.
- It is the faintest of the 12 zodiac constellations.
- The constellation’s name means “the weighing scales” in Latin
- Its name means “the lizard”
- It lies in the southern hemisphere, between Centaurus and Scorpius. Its name means “the wolf” in Latin.
- It name means “the unicorn” in Latin.
- It is used to be part of the much larger constellation Argo Navis, along with the constellations Puppis (the stern) and Vela (the sails).
- Its name means “the table” in Latin.
- It lies between Aries constellation to the east and Aquarius to the west.
- Its name means “little horse” or “foal” in Latin.
- The constellation represents the Indian, referring to a native of either of Asia or the Americas at the time the constellation was created.
- It represents the stern of a ship.
87 Clues: Its name means “the hare” • It represents the archer. • Its name means “the lizard” • It represents the telescope. • Its name means “the furnace” • Its name means “the smaller lion” • Its name means “virgin” in Latin. • Its name means “the ram” in Latin. • Its name means “the fly” in Latin. • It represents the stern of a ship. • Its name means “the goat” in Latin. • ...
jackson homework the password is ! 2013-09-11
Across
- a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking
- The condition or quality of being intricate
- To change so as to match or fit
Down
- A place where drugs are sold
- a large system of star held by gravity
- greek mythology a giant hunter
- a conscious mental reaction
- the sixth planet from the sun
- roman mythology the supreme god
- used for cooking food
10 Clues: used for cooking food • a conscious mental reaction • A place where drugs are sold • the sixth planet from the sun • greek mythology a giant hunter • To change so as to match or fit • roman mythology the supreme god • a large system of star held by gravity • The condition or quality of being intricate • a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking
Greek God Culture and Mythology 2023-04-28
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- The Goddess of Love and Beauty.
- A famous temple in Athens that holds the famous statues of Greek goddesses.
- The Goddess of motherhood and nature.
- Sparked the discovery of significant metals and rocks to be used as tools.
- The goddess of theater and wine.
- Where ancient Greeks originated from.
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- The Greek goddess of metalworking.
- Civilization Found on the island of Crete and named by Sir Arthur Evans.
- The home of gods and mainland Greece.
- Key belief in Greek culture and mythology.
- The goddess of war.
- The Goddess of Flowers and Gardens.
- Civilization Originated from Mycenaean civilization.Dark Ages An Explanation for the Downfall of Mycenean Civilization.
- Greek Civilization One of the most significant civilizations in world history that laid down the formate of Western civilization.
14 Clues: The goddess of war. • The Goddess of Love and Beauty. • The goddess of theater and wine. • The Greek goddess of metalworking. • The Goddess of Flowers and Gardens. • The home of gods and mainland Greece. • The Goddess of motherhood and nature. • Where ancient Greeks originated from. • Key belief in Greek culture and mythology. • ...
Greek Gods & Goddesses - Ireland Smithson 2024-03-07
Across
- The first woman according to Greek mythology
- A cannibalistic one-eyed giant
- The ancient Greek Goddess of love and beauty
- A cult of nine sister goddesses who were of obscure but ancient origin
- The ancient Greek Goddess of victory and daughter of the infernal River Styx
- The personification of heaven
- Goddesses of vengeance
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- A large class of inferior female divinities, usually associated with fertile, growing things, such as trees
- A mythical creature made up by the Greeks that is part man, part bull
- Any of three goddesses who determined human destinies
- The personified version of the Earth as a Goddess
- A Greek hero of legend with superhuman musical skills
- A mythical creature made up by the Greeks that is part man, part horse
- A group of goddesses of fertility
14 Clues: Goddesses of vengeance • The personification of heaven • A cannibalistic one-eyed giant • A group of goddesses of fertility • The first woman according to Greek mythology • The ancient Greek Goddess of love and beauty • The personified version of the Earth as a Goddess • Any of three goddesses who determined human destinies • ...
The Alchemist 15 Word Cross Word Puzzle 2024-06-18
Across
- getting your money stolen
- something that will happen in the future
- going around the world
- of or relating to the Moors
- greek mythology
- smaller than a town
Down
- buying and selling goods
- died under water
- a person who performs religious ceremonies
- supernatural powers
- guards sheeps
- animal
- comes from sheep
- something of great worth
- main character
15 Clues: animal • guards sheeps • main character • greek mythology • died under water • comes from sheep • supernatural powers • smaller than a town • going around the world • buying and selling goods • something of great worth • getting your money stolen • of or relating to the Moors • something that will happen in the future • a person who performs religious ceremonies
Net+ Chap 12_13 2023-09-20
Across
- greek mythology character ref..
- analyzes flows of data
- a password
- verify in numerous methods
- half or full
- amount that can be transmitted at once/bps
- 1812/1813
- weakness
- smaller than minimum
Down
- cut my ties with AP
- take advantage of flaws
- no fix yet
- your work environment
- repeat the trans
- to verify
- more than one TYPE used
16 Clues: weakness • to verify • 1812/1813 • no fix yet • a password • half or full • repeat the trans • cut my ties with AP • smaller than minimum • your work environment • analyzes flows of data • take advantage of flaws • more than one TYPE used • verify in numerous methods • greek mythology character ref.. • amount that can be transmitted at once/bps
Auckland Young Lawyer Crossword 2019-10-30
Across
- Elaborate composition
- Unclear; bewilder
- This tissue exchanges materials between a mother and embryo
- Cause bodily harm to
- Concurrence; harmony
Down
- Twist out of shape
- Make impure
- They come in last
- Help for the needy
- Author A.A.
- Notetaker's need
- Fleece-bearing ship, greek mythology
- Foredoom to failure
- Sean of "The Goonies"
- Code using dots and dashes
15 Clues: Make impure • Author A.A. • Notetaker's need • They come in last • Unclear; bewilder • Twist out of shape • Help for the needy • Foredoom to failure • Cause bodily harm to • Concurrence; harmony • Elaborate composition • Sean of "The Goonies" • Code using dots and dashes • Fleece-bearing ship, greek mythology • This tissue exchanges materials between a mother and embryo
Ancient Greece 2023-03-29
Across
- A king takes over rule forcefully
- The type of gov we use now is __________
- A northeastern Mediterranean civilization
- A continuous battle that Greece eventually won
- A series of made up and believed in stories in Ancient Greece and Rome
- The warrior state in Ancient Greece
- One king rules the land, passed through generations
- A Social and cultural development
- An important meeting
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- The leader of the battle of Thermopylae
- A car that flies would be new __________
- A battle in a narrow pass in the Persian wars
- A section of land, like a country
- King Xerxes's son
- The force that leads us all
- The mountain that is referred to in Greek mythology
- Somebody who will fight for the city-state
- A group of wealthy men rule over the land
- The city-state in Ancient Greece that focused on education for boys
- A navel battle fought in the Persian wars
20 Clues: King Xerxes's son • An important meeting • The force that leads us all • A king takes over rule forcefully • A section of land, like a country • A Social and cultural development • The warrior state in Ancient Greece • The leader of the battle of Thermopylae • A car that flies would be new __________ • The type of gov we use now is __________ • ...
Ancient Greece vs. Ancient Rome by Prisha Vajra Babu 2021-02-11
Across
- Both Roman and Greek households had to help them with chores.
- Men in Greek and Roman households were the of the household.
- While Rome had experienced a republic, Greek on the other hand experienced a
- In Rome slaves weren’t treated as family but as servants but in Greece slaves were treated like
- Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks.
- Children in ancient Roman and Greek households were taught to be
- Both Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece had a their civilization to help keep out intruders and protect their citizens.
- Greek girls didn’t get to choose who they but the Romans had a choice.
- The Greek focused on Greek literature, on the other hand Romans focused on literature.
- Both boys and girls did not have the same at school.
Down
- similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt
- Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light
- In Sparta, girls were taught to fight but in Rome girls were taught to take care of
- Greeks focused their art around many things while Romans focused their art on their
- Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any
- The Greeks called the head of their family a man but the Romans called the head of their family
- Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of
- In Rome slaves were people who were caught in war but in Greece slaves were people who could be born into
- Temples in Ancient Rome and Greece were made to worship their
- Greeks and Romans worshiped their gods and goddesses and asked for
20 Clues: similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt • Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light • Both boys and girls did not have the same at school. • Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks. • Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any • Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of • ...
Ancient Greek vs. Ancient Rome by Prisha Vajra Babu 2021-02-12
Across
- Both Roman and Greek households had to help them with chores.
- Men in Greek and Roman households were the of the household.
- While Rome had experienced a republic, Greek on the other hand experienced a
- In Rome slaves weren’t treated as family but as servants but in Greece slaves were treated like
- Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks.
- Children in ancient Roman and Greek households were taught to be
- Both Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece had a their civilization to help keep out intruders and protect their citizens.
- Greek girls didn’t get to choose who they but the Romans had a choice.
- The Greek focused on Greek literature, on the other hand Romans focused on literature.
- Both boys and girls did not have the same at school.
Down
- similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt
- Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light
- In Sparta, girls were taught to fight but in Rome girls were taught to take care of
- Greeks focused their art around many things while Romans focused their art on their
- Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any
- The Greeks called the head of their family a man but the Romans called the head of their family
- Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of
- In Rome slaves were people who were caught in war but in Greece slaves were people who could be born into
- Temples in Ancient Rome and Greece were made to worship their
- Greeks and Romans worshiped their gods and goddesses and asked for
20 Clues: similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt • Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light • Both boys and girls did not have the same at school. • Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks. • Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any • Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of • ...
Greek mythology crossword 2017-11-09
Across
- Goddess of wildlife and patroness
- God of fire and metal working
- God of music, truth and prophecy
- Helped in the Trojan war then traveled for 10 years to go home
- Goddess of health and domestic life
- Goddess of youth
- God of sky and the ruler the Olympian gods
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Founder of the city of Rome
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- God of wine and the grape harvest
- Killed medusa
- The great hero for Trojan war
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Goddess of wisdom and military victory
- God of Attraction, love and procreation
- God of wealth and the dead
16 Clues: Killed medusa • Goddess of youth • Goddess of love and beauty • God of wealth and the dead • Goddess of love and beauty • Founder of the city of Rome • The great hero for Trojan war • God of fire and metal working • God of music, truth and prophecy • God of wine and the grape harvest • Goddess of wildlife and patroness • Goddess of health and domestic life • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2023-08-21
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- She was the goddess of intelligence and war.
- A female god is a ...
- He was the god of the oceans, earthquakes and horses.
- People didn't write myths in books because they were part of an ...
- A man who was the son of a god or goddess and a human.
- In this mythology, Zeus was called "Jupiter"
- They had one eye and were very tall creatures.
- He was the king of all gods.
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- When Zeus was born, Rhea took him to a ...
- He was a heroe and he confronted the Minotaur.
- People created myths because they wanted to explain the ...
- A palace in the sky. It is the place where the gods lived.
- They were the first gods. They were very tall and powerful.
- She had snakes in her head. She could turn anyone into stone.
- He was the son of Zeus and princess Alcmene.
15 Clues: A female god is a ... • He was the king of all gods. • When Zeus was born, Rhea took him to a ... • She was the goddess of intelligence and war. • He was the son of Zeus and princess Alcmene. • In this mythology, Zeus was called "Jupiter" • He was a heroe and he confronted the Minotaur. • They had one eye and were very tall creatures. • ...
Intro to the Odyssey 2022-11-28
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- a superior warrior, whose weakness was his heel.
- Long comparison over many lines.
- act of stealing goods by force.
- flower that causes you to forget everything.
- rich collection of traditional myths
- the roman name given to Zeus.
- temple in Athens dedicated to Athena.
- the chief titan who is father to Zeus.
- brother to zeus and the ruler of the underworld.
- Poet, or writer, of the Iliad and Odyssey.
- a prayer that starts would start an epic.
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- act of being unwilling to believe something.
- the god of prophecy in Greek mythology.
- lengthy narrative poem about an extraordinary hero.
- Chief Olympian and ruler of the sky
- Mountain where the gods lived.
- characterizing phrase for person,place,thing.
- saying that means "in the middle" of things."
- brother to zeus and the ruler of the sea.
- Ancient city and battlefield depicted in the Iliad.
20 Clues: the roman name given to Zeus. • Mountain where the gods lived. • act of stealing goods by force. • Long comparison over many lines. • Chief Olympian and ruler of the sky • rich collection of traditional myths • temple in Athens dedicated to Athena. • the chief titan who is father to Zeus. • the god of prophecy in Greek mythology. • brother to zeus and the ruler of the sea. • ...
Norse Mythology 2023-12-30
Across
- animal that chases the moon
- Body of lion, head of eagle
- Equivalent of the Greek fates
- A "Blessing" is a group of what mythical horse?
- Embla is the Norse equivalent to the Christian what?
- Object Frigg did not take an oath on to protect Balder
- Chief source of knowledge of Scandinavian mythology
- End of the world of gods and humans
- Squirrel that lives in Yggdrasil
- Raven of memory
- Disguise Thor used to retrieve hammer from Thrym
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- Mistress of Loki and evil goddess
- Kvasir's mythical power
- Keeper of magic apples of immortality
- Future fate
- Day of week derived from the Norse God of Thunder
- Animals that pulled Thor's chariot
- Yggdrasil is what in norse mythology?
- Void between Niflheim and Muspell
- Son of Frigg that went to Hel to retrieve Balder
- Loki's wolf son
- Giant that steals Thor's hammer
- Cursed sword where wounds will not heal
23 Clues: Future fate • Loki's wolf son • Raven of memory • Kvasir's mythical power • animal that chases the moon • Body of lion, head of eagle • Equivalent of the Greek fates • Giant that steals Thor's hammer • Squirrel that lives in Yggdrasil • Mistress of Loki and evil goddess • Void between Niflheim and Muspell • Animals that pulled Thor's chariot • End of the world of gods and humans • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2021-01-20
Across
- A race of giants called titans. (2 words)
- One of the groups of human beings the raven child summoned.
- A trickster who is greedy and mischievous
- A 2 headed _____ made of stone. (2 words)
- The whole earth at this time was paradise.(2 words)
- An ____ ___ of poverty and misery with cold weather and crop shortages. (2 words)
- First ruler of all things, who was proved to be very cruel and unjust
- The frog who was responsible for taking care of the insects of the world.
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- A town that was set up in five rows. (2 words)
- The earth mother.
- A being whom could shape-shift into various forms
- The Gods engaged in This. it would involve fun, feasting, and merrymaking.(2 words)
- A vast hole, an abyss
- Ruler of the sea
- A chain of rocks close to the surface of the water.
15 Clues: Ruler of the sea • The earth mother. • A vast hole, an abyss • A race of giants called titans. (2 words) • A trickster who is greedy and mischievous • A 2 headed _____ made of stone. (2 words) • A town that was set up in five rows. (2 words) • A being whom could shape-shift into various forms • The whole earth at this time was paradise.(2 words) • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2020-10-20
Across
- Rules for guest-host relationship
- Raised Atalanta
- In Pandora's Box (not evil)
- Bellerophon's ride
- Survived the flood
- Three-headed monster
- Mother of all Life
Down
- Father of Zeus
- Created man
- Orpheus' great talent
- Turned into a tree
- Perseus' father
- Abandoned on and island by Theseus
- Jocasta's relationship to Oedipus
- Half-man, half-bull
15 Clues: Created man • Father of Zeus • Raised Atalanta • Perseus' father • Turned into a tree • Bellerophon's ride • Survived the flood • Mother of all Life • Half-man, half-bull • Three-headed monster • Orpheus' great talent • In Pandora's Box (not evil) • Rules for guest-host relationship • Jocasta's relationship to Oedipus • Abandoned on and island by Theseus
Greek Mythology Vocabulary 2023-09-20
15 Clues: holy • peak • go up • go down • respected • unfaithful • all knowing • home, house • god/goddess • all powerful • fame, superiority • removed from power • driven out, required to leave • persuade by using force or threats • priest/priest that gives advice or tells the future
Greek Mythology Quiz 2024-05-03
Across
- Is called Jove in the Illiad several times
- Goddess of Strategy
- Mother of Hermes
- Spoke Prophecy to save the Trojans though was never listened
- Stole the red cows of Apollo
- A famed Historian in ancient Greece
- Mother of Achilles
- What was left in Pandora's Amphora?
Down
- Friends and hunters with the goddess of the silver bow
- The man who wrote the Illiad
- Thought that sheep were his friend when driven to madness by a goddess or god
- The legend who was fated to die a hero or die in history old
- Friend of Achilles and drove him to kill Hector in his death
- The hero of Troy
- The god of death in Greek mythology
15 Clues: Mother of Hermes • The hero of Troy • Mother of Achilles • Goddess of Strategy • The man who wrote the Illiad • Stole the red cows of Apollo • The god of death in Greek mythology • A famed Historian in ancient Greece • What was left in Pandora's Amphora? • Is called Jove in the Illiad several times • Friends and hunters with the goddess of the silver bow • ...
History-Ch 6b 2023-10-28
Across
- Name given to 16 cities built by Alexander
- The Greek city-state
- Greek god of the sun
- a beautiful temple to Athena
- a government in which the people themselves make the big decisions
- Rule by the “best”
- Island where the Minoans lived
- The home of the gods according to Greek mythology
- A league formed between Sparta and other Greek cities
- The Greek marketplace
- A bad form of one man rule
Down
- Rule by a few rather than one or many; rule by a few rich men
- Strait between Europe and Asia Minor where the Persians built a bridge
- Place where the greatly outnumbered Athenians defeated the Persians
- lover of wisdom
- A hilltop fortress that served as a seat of government and religion
- Platos writing
- Narrow mountain pass where the Spartan army was betrayed by a traitor
- the chief city of Persian homeland that was conquered by Alexander in 330 B.C.
- Greek
- An impressive palace built by the Minoans
- a defensive alliance formed by Athens to prevent another Persian invasion
- Place where the small Greek navy defeated the Persian fleet Chief city of the Persian homeland that was conquered by Alexander in 330 B.C.
- Rule by the many or the common people
- City on the coast of Asia Minor that was burned after a 10-year war
- Rule by one
- King of all the Greek gods
- The common laborers who farmed the land for the ruling class
- a large group of foot soldiers trained to charge the enemy as a group
29 Clues: Greek • Rule by one • Platos writing • lover of wisdom • Rule by the “best” • The Greek city-state • Greek god of the sun • The Greek marketplace • King of all the Greek gods • A bad form of one man rule • a beautiful temple to Athena • Island where the Minoans lived • Rule by the many or the common people • An impressive palace built by the Minoans • ...
Ancient Greece vs. Ancient Rome by Prisha Vajra 2021-02-11
Across
- Both Roman and Greek households had to help them with chores.
- Men in Greek and Roman households were the of the household.
- While Rome had experienced a republic, Greek on the other hand experienced a
- In Rome slaves weren’t treated as family but as servants but in Greece slaves were treated like
- Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks.
- Children in ancient Roman and Greek households were taught to be
- Both Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece had a their civilization to help keep out intruders and protect their citizens.
- Greek girls didn’t get to choose who they but the Romans had a choice.
- The Greek focused on Greek literature, on the other hand Romans focused on literature.
- Both boys and girls did not have the same at school.
Down
- similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt
- Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light
- In Sparta, girls were taught to fight but in Rome girls were taught to take care of
- Greeks focused their art around many things while Romans focused their art on their
- Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any
- The Greeks called the head of their family a man but the Romans called the head of their family
- Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of
- In Rome slaves were people who were caught in war but in Greece slaves were people who could be born into
- Temples in Ancient Rome and Greece were made to worship their
- Greeks and Romans worshiped their gods and goddesses and asked for
20 Clues: similarly Greeks and Romans both loved to sculpt • Both Greeks and Romans began their day with a light • Both boys and girls did not have the same at school. • Unlike Greek gods, the Romans their gods from the Greeks. • Unlike Roman households, Ancient Greek women had barely any • Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome were both based off of • ...
Percy Jackson Choice Board WMS 2021-12-21
Across
- The pre-math teacher
- kills Percy's Mom
- Hades rulers it
- Zeus is a part of which Mythology
- Percy Step-farther
- Percy's Best friend
- Betrays Percy
Down
- latin teacher
- Annabeth mother
- Creature that Grover is
- Zeus Farther
- Her name was auntie Em
- son of Poseidon
- Percy swords name
- goddess of the harvest, grain, and fertility
15 Clues: Zeus Farther • latin teacher • Betrays Percy • Annabeth mother • son of Poseidon • Hades rulers it • kills Percy's Mom • Percy swords name • Percy Step-farther • Percy's Best friend • The pre-math teacher • Her name was auntie Em • Creature that Grover is • Zeus is a part of which Mythology • goddess of the harvest, grain, and fertility
Sip & Solve: Cocktail Hour Crossword 2024-07-22
Across
- The queen
- Alysa's favorite flower
- Alysa's middle name
- Large being in Greek mythology
- The couple's favorite place
- Alysa's hometown
- Dason's favorite color
- Where the couple first met
- United under one name
Down
- Dason's hometown
- Alysa's maiden name
- An adolescent ninja
- A local mascot
- The month the couple became engaged
- A special number to the couple
15 Clues: The queen • A local mascot • Dason's hometown • Alysa's hometown • Alysa's maiden name • Alysa's middle name • An adolescent ninja • United under one name • Dason's favorite color • Alysa's favorite flower • Where the couple first met • The couple's favorite place • Large being in Greek mythology • A special number to the couple • The month the couple became engaged
Fantasy Fun 2023-06-13
Across
- Earth Setting for The Lord of the Rings
- Chronicles of Narnia Popular children's book series by C.S Lewis
- Famous wizarding school in Harry Potter
- Pan A classic tale about a boy who never grows up written by J.M Barrie .
- Avatar. The Last Airbender,a group formed to defeat Firelord Ozai.
- A wizard in "The Lord of the Rings" who guides Frodo on his journey to destroy the ring.
- An object that grants wishes when rubbed or found inside a lamp
- A magical creature that can fly
- Another name for witches or wizards in Harry Potter universe
Down
- Evil sorcerer in Disney's Sleeping Beauty
- In Greek mythology, a creature with a lion's body and human head.
- & Dragons (D&D) A popular tabletop game set within a medieval-themed universe involving dragons, knights & magic spells.
- The main villain from "The Lion King".
- Mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.
- Name of Bilbo Baggins' sword from The Hobbit
- Name of the world created by J.R.R Tolkien
- Powerful wizard who was Dumbledore’s mentor in Harry Potter series
- Rice A famous author known for her works on vampires.
- Main character of Harry Potter
- A person who is half-human and half-horse in Greek mythology.
20 Clues: Main character of Harry Potter • A magical creature that can fly • The main villain from "The Lion King". • Famous wizarding school in Harry Potter • Earth Setting for The Lord of the Rings • Evil sorcerer in Disney's Sleeping Beauty • Name of the world created by J.R.R Tolkien • Mythical bird that rises from its own ashes. • Name of Bilbo Baggins' sword from The Hobbit • ...
Mythology 2021-09-29
Across
- The first man in the universe in Chinese mythology
- The Greek god of the underworld
- The Greek goddess of love.
- The Norse god of war.
- The Egyptian god of war and chaos.
Down
- Hades' death hound.
- The Elephant headed Hindu god of beginning.
- The Chinese ruler of Heaven.
- The Roman god of the sea.
- The Roman wife of Jupiter.
- The Norse god of mischief.
- The Egyptian goddess of moisture.
12 Clues: Hades' death hound. • The Norse god of war. • The Roman god of the sea. • The Roman wife of Jupiter. • The Norse god of mischief. • The Greek goddess of love. • The Chinese ruler of Heaven. • The Greek god of the underworld • The Egyptian goddess of moisture. • The Egyptian god of war and chaos. • The Elephant headed Hindu god of beginning. • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-05
Across
- Another word for a sweet potato
- An alternative to knitting
- The US word for "cutlery"
- An herb that's a homophone
- The oldest Beatle
- The most populated Canadian city
- A beloved reindeer
- The largest organ of the human body
- The sixth planet from the sun
- The ruler of the Underworld, in Greek mythology
- The goddess of love & beauty, in Norse mythology
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- A striped jungle cat
- The first element on the periodic table
- A David Bowie song released in 1969
- An acronym for the smallest Canadian province
- The first name of the singer of "La Vie en Rose"
- A fat orange cat from a popular comic with the same name
- The first name of the first US President
- A flower and a colour
- A tropical bird with a colourful beak
- A succulent that helps with burns
21 Clues: The oldest Beatle • A beloved reindeer • A striped jungle cat • A flower and a colour • The US word for "cutlery" • An alternative to knitting • An herb that's a homophone • The sixth planet from the sun • Another word for a sweet potato • The most populated Canadian city • A succulent that helps with burns • A David Bowie song released in 1969 • The largest organ of the human body • ...
The Flame Of Olympus 2022-03-19
Across
- Emily's mothers favorite place
- Protagonist and is a 13 year old girl
- Hermes assistance
- God of music
- God of war
- apollo's twin another name for diana
- Father of diana
- The monsters that attack olympus and manhattan the island in NY that emily lives in
- what emily gives pegasus
- Emily's friend that knows of the greek gods and pegasus
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- where the gods stay
- the color of pegasus bridle
- what pegasus drinks
- apollo's twin
- The god that gave paelen his shoes
- what Emily's father is
- a mythical winged divine horse, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology.
- Where the story takes place
- Where Emily and her father lived
19 Clues: God of war • God of music • apollo's twin • Father of diana • Hermes assistance • where the gods stay • what pegasus drinks • what Emily's father is • what emily gives pegasus • the color of pegasus bridle • Where the story takes place • Emily's mothers favorite place • Where Emily and her father lived • The god that gave paelen his shoes • apollo's twin another name for diana • ...
Mythology 2021-09-29
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- The first man in the universe in Chinese mythology.
- The Greek god of the underworld.
- The Greek goddess of love.
- The Norse god of war.
- The Egyptian god of war and chaos.
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- Hades' death hound.
- The Elephant headed Hindu god of beginning.
- The Chinese ruler of Heaven.
- The Roman god of the sea.
- The Roman wife of Jupiter.
- The Norse god of mischief.
- The Egyptian goddess of moisture.
12 Clues: Hades' death hound. • The Norse god of war. • The Roman god of the sea. • The Roman wife of Jupiter. • The Norse god of mischief. • The Greek goddess of love. • The Chinese ruler of Heaven. • The Greek god of the underworld. • The Egyptian goddess of moisture. • The Egyptian god of war and chaos. • The Elephant headed Hindu god of beginning. • ...
History of the Greek theater 2023-01-06
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- Usage of words to express thought
- Thespis was the first winner. He is the earliest known playwright and actor. The word thespian,
- How speech reveals character
- The slope of the hill served as the
- Characters support the plot. Their motivation drives the play
- Something to shock the audience
- two key influences on Greek drama were the
- greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god
- was the first great theorist of dramatic art
- imitation of an action
- The word in Greek means dance.
- is the origin of our word scene.
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- A flat terrace below the slope served as the
- arousing pity and fear,wherewith to accomplish a
- performers in Greek theater can be divided into
- The word comes the the Greek word theatron, which means place of seeing
- This rule did not restrict the number of roles to three,because a single actor could play several roles.
- comes from the Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act.”
- Song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
- The arrangements of the events in the play
- a religious and civic celebration
- performed by large choruses.
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat
- In the middle of the orchestra was placed a
- A very wealthy city
25 Clues: A very wealthy city • imitation of an action • How speech reveals character • performed by large choruses. • The word in Greek means dance. • Something to shock the audience • is the origin of our word scene. • Usage of words to express thought • a religious and civic celebration • The slope of the hill served as the • The arrangements of the events in the play • ...
merchant of venice 2023-01-24
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- a Roman god who is worshipped at the beginnings of many things like harvest and planting etc.
- refers to a person who spends money recklessly
- first day of lent.
- a ship built by argus for Jason.
- the goddess of moon and hunting
- Greek word which means 'prophetess'.
- he was the bravest and strongest hero.
- a fabulously wealthy land.
- the king of Pylos and was famous for his wisdom in Greek mythology
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- the day after easter sunday.
- a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, who lived around 513 BC.
- son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham.
- means 'assembly' or 'house of prayer'
- the native of Nazareth.
- refers to a foolish or an inexperienced person.
15 Clues: first day of lent. • the native of Nazareth. • a fabulously wealthy land. • the day after easter sunday. • the goddess of moon and hunting • a ship built by argus for Jason. • Greek word which means 'prophetess'. • son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. • means 'assembly' or 'house of prayer' • he was the bravest and strongest hero. • ...
Ancient Greece Gods 2022-06-10
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- god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more.
- goddess of wisdom and war
- goddess of agriculture
- goddess of women, marriage, family and childbirth
- , god of war or, more properly, the spirit of battle.
- the god of fire
- god of the sea
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- the people of greece were
- goddess of the hearth
- God that controlled the under world
- the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation
- ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty
- god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology
- Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel
14 Clues: god of the sea • the god of fire • goddess of the hearth • goddess of agriculture • the people of greece were • goddess of wisdom and war • God that controlled the under world • god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology • ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty • goddess of women, marriage, family and childbirth • the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation • ...
Greek Architecture 2024-04-20
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- The bottom part of the column
- a city in Egypt that the Greek Empire built a special library.
- Long and slender style of column with large base.
- a mathematical value used by Archimedes
- the use of numbers to design strong buildings and make scientific calculations
- consider to be the greatest mathematician of all time.
- a former Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Athena
- the design of buildings to be strong, functional and beautiful.
- people who learn and apply new information and technology
- a device used to lift or move heavy objects more easily and safely.
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- a long pole used to move heavy objects.
- a special place to house and organize books and records.
- the country of the origin of Greek architecture and mythology.
- The simplest style of column
- The most recent and most decorative style of Greek column
- A famous city in Greece
- a tower built on the a shoreline to help ships find their way.
- The top part of the column
- to make beautiful designs on the parts of the building structure
19 Clues: A famous city in Greece • The top part of the column • The simplest style of column • The bottom part of the column • a long pole used to move heavy objects. • a mathematical value used by Archimedes • Long and slender style of column with large base. • a former Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Athena • consider to be the greatest mathematician of all time. • ...
history of greek theaters - Jacob c 2023-01-06
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- part lion, part eagle, and part woman
- Something to shock the audience
- prohibition against this
- The word ______ comes from the Greek verb meaning "to do/act"
- The first great theorist of dramatic art
- in greek this means dance
- This is an ancient Greek word for a king who did not inherit the throne but took it
- the origin of our world scene
- is the Imitation of an action that is severe and also having magnitude, complete in its self
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- Facilitated rapid change of roles/Made it easier for male actors to play female characters
- wrote 7 plays, of which only 7 would survive to this day
- The major festival city
- slope was covered in a semi-circle with stadium-like stone
- Arrangements of the events in the play
- Actors
- prologue, the entrance of the chorus, then several episodes.
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat
- Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god _______
- usage of words to express thought
19 Clues: Actors • The major festival city • prohibition against this • in greek this means dance • the origin of our world scene • Something to shock the audience • usage of words to express thought • part lion, part eagle, and part woman • Arrangements of the events in the play • The first great theorist of dramatic art • wrote 7 plays, of which only 7 would survive to this day • ...
1st Semester Review 2021-11-17
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- giving explanation or comment
- A story based on a some historical fact.
- The protagonist and narrator of "Perks".
- "Perks" is this type of story.
- A symbolic story never based on fact
- The girl Charlie is in love with.
- the assumption or ideal beneath your claim
- Anything that proves or backs up your claim
- God of mischief in Norse mythology.
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- A brief summary or review.
- a debatable statement based on evidence
- a literary work in the form of letters.
- Where warriors who have died in battle go.
- "no, you're wrong. This is why."
- Odin is also known as the ____ God.
- a claim made to rebut a previous claim.
- The END OF THE WORLD in Norse mythology.
- Charlie's friend and Sam's step brother.
- The King of the Greek Pantheon.Thunder God.
- a cause, explanation, or justification
20 Clues: A brief summary or review. • giving explanation or comment • "Perks" is this type of story. • "no, you're wrong. This is why." • The girl Charlie is in love with. • Odin is also known as the ____ God. • God of mischief in Norse mythology. • A symbolic story never based on fact • a cause, explanation, or justification • a debatable statement based on evidence • ...
History of Greek Theater 2022-01-10
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- should be part of the plot
- The arrangements of the events in the play
- The word _______ in Greek means dance.
- This word originates from the greek verb "to act" or "to do"
- acts of this were prohibited in Greek theater
- wrote one of the epic poems that influenced greek drama
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
- Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god ______
- A flat terrace below the slope served as the ______
- sung by chorus
- ______ is the origin of our word scene.
- the father of western philosophy
- These high-backed seats were reserved for _______
- Won the best playwright contest at the festival fore than any other Greek dramatist
- A tragic hero is a man of _______ stature
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- ________ was the first winner of the best tragedy contest
- support the plot, their motivation drives the play.
- greek drama _______ the attempts of human characters to control their own destinies.
- the word ________ comes the Greek word theatron, which means place of seeing.
- All of the performers, except musicians, wore ______.
- The word tyrannus is an ancient Greek word for a king who did not inherit their throne, but had taken it.
- The ________ was a monster sent by the goddess Hera to protect the city of Thebes.
- composed of ________ men who took on an identity appropriate to the play
- How speech reveals character
- Something to shock the audience
- Usage of words to express thought
- ________ was the first great theorist of dramatic art, who defined the word tragedy in his work Poetics.
27 Clues: sung by chorus • should be part of the plot • How speech reveals character • Something to shock the audience • the father of western philosophy • Usage of words to express thought • The word _______ in Greek means dance. • ______ is the origin of our word scene. • A tragic hero is a man of _______ stature • The arrangements of the events in the play • ...
Greece 2024-04-12
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- The language.
- The religion.
- What is the name of the place in Greek mythology descibed as following? "As far beneath Hades as heaven is above Earth."
- The continent.
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- Another name for the country.
- What is the name of a Christian bishop's headdress that comes from the Greek for "turban"?
- The capital.
- Greek Thunder God.
8 Clues: The capital. • The language. • The religion. • The continent. • Greek Thunder God. • Another name for the country. • What is the name of a Christian bishop's headdress that comes from the Greek for "turban"? • What is the name of the place in Greek mythology descibed as following? "As far beneath Hades as heaven is above Earth."
BMR-Unit 2 Review 2023-02-14
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- which war did persians win?
- who did sparta fight against?
- who was the god of beauty and love?
- what was the most powerful greek weapon?
- what weapon did zeus use?
- What are the greatest weapons in Greek mythology?
- who was the strongest in greece?
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- which war did greece win?
- who was the king of sparta?
- who was the sun god?
- who was the god of god?
- who was the king of athens?
- who is zeus afraid of?
- who was god of the underworld?
- who was the god of sea and waters?
15 Clues: who was the sun god? • who is zeus afraid of? • who was the god of god? • which war did greece win? • what weapon did zeus use? • which war did persians win? • who was the king of sparta? • who was the king of athens? • who did sparta fight against? • who was god of the underworld? • who was the strongest in greece? • who was the god of sea and waters? • ...
Ancient Greece 2022-04-13
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- Muslim name for the one and only God
- a syllabic script used in Greece in the 13th century B.C.
- Greek god of war; son of Zeus and Hera; identified with Roman Mars
- creating fabric
- the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
- the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind
- the son of Zeus who slew Medusa
- winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria
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- the Roman god of doorways and passages
- goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
- armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
- an ancient city is southern Greece
- an ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC
- god of the stream that flowed around the earth in ancient mythology
- a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
- goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology
16 Clues: creating fabric • the son of Zeus who slew Medusa • an ancient city is southern Greece • Muslim name for the one and only God • the Roman god of doorways and passages • a syllabic script used in Greece in the 13th century B.C. • winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria • the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind • ...
Mythology 2021-09-29
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- Elephant god of teaching.
- The "devourer of the dead" who ate evil mens hearts.
- The legendary hammer of Thor.
- The monkey king who pissed on Buddha.
- Squirrel who fans the flames of the rivalry between Nidhuggr and Hræsvelgr.
- "Main god" of celtic mythology, husband of The Morrigan.
- God of the sea and earthquakes
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- Lightning god and king of all gods in slavic mythology.
- The greek hero famous for completing 12 trials.
- Snake that wraps itself around the world.
- The "brother" of Gilgamesh.
- Roman equivalent to Ares.
- Son of Osiris, rival of Seth.
13 Clues: Elephant god of teaching. • Roman equivalent to Ares. • The "brother" of Gilgamesh. • Son of Osiris, rival of Seth. • The legendary hammer of Thor. • God of the sea and earthquakes • The monkey king who pissed on Buddha. • Snake that wraps itself around the world. • The greek hero famous for completing 12 trials. • The "devourer of the dead" who ate evil mens hearts. • ...
History of the Greek theater 2023-01-06
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- How speech reveals character
- performed by large choruses.
- performers in Greek theater can be divided into
- The word in Greek means dance.
- Something to shock the audience
- arousing pity and fear,wherewith to accomplish a
- Thespis was the first winner. He is the earliest known playwright and actor. The word thespian,
- In the middle of the orchestra was placed a
- greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god
- Characters support the plot. Their motivation drives the play
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- The word comes the the Greek word theatron, which means place of seeing
- a religious and civic celebration
- Usage of words to express thought
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat
- A flat terrace below the slope served as the
- imitation of an action
- The arrangements of the events in the play
- comes from the Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act.”
- two key influences on Greek drama were the
- was the first great theorist of dramatic art
- A very wealthy city
- Song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
- This rule did not restrict the number of roles to three,because a single actor could play several roles.
- The slope of the hill served as the
- is the origin of our word scene.
25 Clues: A very wealthy city • imitation of an action • How speech reveals character • performed by large choruses. • The word in Greek means dance. • Something to shock the audience • is the origin of our word scene. • a religious and civic celebration • Usage of words to express thought • The slope of the hill served as the • The arrangements of the events in the play • ...
Edith Hamilton's Mythology Chapter 1 2022-03-23
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- The “Greek miracle” expresses the new birth of the world with the “awakening of Greece.” It refers to a revolution in thought that humanized the world. _______ became the center of the universe and the most important entity in it.
- The ancient Greeks were rational, orderly and logical. There was no place for illogically shaped gods. The gods were considered part of reality, and the ancient Greeks were preoccupied with the _________.
- However, some myths are not explanations; they are tales of ___________.
- Wrote Persians (celebrates the victory of the Greeks over the Persians)
- “Greek mythology begins with Homer, generally believed to be” around ________BC.
- Wrote Iliad and the Odyssey
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- “The first written record of Greece” is the ___________.
- Things that were terrifying, irrational or unknown had no place in classical mythology. _______, which was so powerful in the world before and after the classical era, was almost non-existent.
- Myths are early ______, the result of humans’ first attempt at understanding and explaining what they saw around them.
- Mythology mainly comprises stories of gods and goddesses; however, a myth has nothing to do with _______.
- Belief in astrology is also absent from classical Greece, even though there are many astrological references. Additionally, ghosts do not appear, and the ancient Greeks were not afraid of the dead. The ancient Greeks were concerned with the living and human beauty. The early Greeks transformed a world of __________ into a world full of beauty.
- Wrote Works and Days, Theogeny
- Wrote Odes written in honor of victors in games, mythological allusions
- A revolutionary idea was that the gods were in the image of _________.
- Greek gods were ______. They banqueted and caroused; they became angry and jealous.
15 Clues: Wrote Iliad and the Odyssey • Wrote Works and Days, Theogeny • “The first written record of Greece” is the ___________. • A revolutionary idea was that the gods were in the image of _________. • Wrote Odes written in honor of victors in games, mythological allusions • Wrote Persians (celebrates the victory of the Greeks over the Persians) • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2024-03-26
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- the symbol of hera
- where all the 12 olympians live
- what fruit Persephone ate in the underworld
- first born goddess of rhea and cronus
- mother to zeus, hades and poseidon
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- a god but not considered one of the 12 olympians
- goddess born from seafoam and the blood of uranus
- her emotions were said to be responsible for the seasons changing
- heras roman name
- item for apollo and his music made by Hermes
- ares roman name
- messenger of the gods and fastest god
- the first mortal woman
- gift given to poseidon by the cyclops
- the god of all gods and lightning
15 Clues: ares roman name • heras roman name • the symbol of hera • the first mortal woman • where all the 12 olympians live • the god of all gods and lightning • mother to zeus, hades and poseidon • messenger of the gods and fastest god • first born goddess of rhea and cronus • gift given to poseidon by the cyclops • what fruit Persephone ate in the underworld • ...
Odysseus study guide 2017-02-21
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- allies of the Trojans who live at Ismarus
- goddess of the moon and hunting twin of Apollo and daughter of Zeus and Leto
- sun of god who raises his cattle on the island of Thrinacia
- a trusted officer of Odysseus
- ruler of the Greek gods and goddesses
- goddess of love beauty pleasure
- wife of Zeus and queen of ancient greek gods
- the wife of Hades ruler of the underworld
- goddess who personified victory
- a blind prophet whose spirit Odysseus visits in the underworld
- son of Zeus and olympian god in Greek
- Eaters inhabitants of a land Odysseus wife visits
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- a race of one eyed giants
- Greek and Roman god of the underworld and ruler of the dead
- poet author of lliad and the Odyssey
- nymph in greek mythology who lived on the island of Ogygia
- cannibal inhabitants of a distant land
- love or desire
- Odysseus son
- god of the seas earthquakes and horses
- the goddess of war wisdom and cleverness goddess of crafts
- one of twelve Olympians and son of Zeus and Hera
- Odysseus wife
- the god of music poetry prophecy and medicine
- a goddess and enchantress who lives on the island of Aeaea
- father of Odysseus
26 Clues: Odysseus son • Odysseus wife • love or desire • father of Odysseus • a race of one eyed giants • a trusted officer of Odysseus • goddess of love beauty pleasure • goddess who personified victory • poet author of lliad and the Odyssey • ruler of the Greek gods and goddesses • son of Zeus and olympian god in Greek • cannibal inhabitants of a distant land • ...
History of Greek Theatre- Tayten 2023-01-06
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- They served as the ideal spectator, reacting as the author would want the audience to react.
- ancient Greek word for a king who did not inherit their throne, but had taken it.
- considered the father of Western philosophy.
- Chorus in Greek means _____
- The first great theorist of
- How speech reveals character
- an act of injustice
- Something to shock the audience
- Usage of words to express thought
- god of wine and fertility
- _____ is the origin of our word scene.
- All of the performers, except musicians, wore _____
- The arrangements of the events in the play
- Non-speaking extras
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- Greek plays usually takes place in _______
- first recorded theatrical event – best tragedy contest.
- comes from the Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act.”
- part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
- art, who defined the word tragedy in his work Poetics.
- ______ comes the the Greek word theatron, which means place of seeing.
- Part lion, part eagle, and part woman
- Song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
- Support the plot. Their motivation drives the play
- wrote around 123 plays, only 7 of which survived
- Who was the Sphinx sent by?
- A creature in classical mythology who
26 Clues: an act of injustice • Non-speaking extras • god of wine and fertility • Chorus in Greek means _____ • The first great theorist of • Who was the Sphinx sent by? • How speech reveals character • Something to shock the audience • Usage of words to express thought • Part lion, part eagle, and part woman • A creature in classical mythology who • _____ is the origin of our word scene. • ...
Ancient Greece and Rome 2021-02-11
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- The ___ Horse is a very famous piece of Greek mythology.
- This man was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
- This man is thought to be the founder of Rome’s brother who was killed
- To celebrate, Greece and Rome used ___
- Rome had towns and Greece had city-___
- In Greece, slaves were often treated harshly, but in Rome they were considered part of the ___
- This city is the oldest one in the world
- This was an ancient Greek war between Athens and Sparta: ___ war
- While girls in Greece were not allowed to go to school,in Rome both boys and girls received an equal ___
- Both Greeks and Romans had ___ for pets
- While Romans had fashion trends, Greece used their clothes to serve a ___
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- This man is thought to be the founder of Rome
- While Rome was a republic, Greece was a ___
- This Greek man was a student of Socrates
- This Greek god is supposed to be the king of the gods
- Both Greece and Rome made statues of important ___ figures
- This Thracian man is known for the slave uprising in Rome
- This man was the first emperor of Rome
- Roman and Greek children liked to play with ___
- People in both Greece and Rome enjoyed playing ___
20 Clues: To celebrate, Greece and Rome used ___ • Rome had towns and Greece had city-___ • This man was the first emperor of Rome • Both Greeks and Romans had ___ for pets • This Greek man was a student of Socrates • This city is the oldest one in the world • While Rome was a republic, Greece was a ___ • This man is thought to be the founder of Rome • ...
Miscellaneous Mythology 2023-10-03
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- strongest,most supreme and eternal Hindu god
- god of wealth and money in Chinese mythology
- Aztec god, the feathered serpent
- Norse god who was killed by mistletoe
- name of demons in Hindu Mythology
- end of the world of gods and men in Norse myths
- 8-legged horse in owned by Odin in Norse mythology
- the creator god in Hindu mythology
- this god was the father of the Aztecs
- monster made of smoke, darkness in Japan. myths
- Chinese door gods who protect from evil spirits
- giant octopus or squid in Norse mythology
- shape shifting trickster god in Norse myths
- Aztec god of rain, ruled over Thalocan
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- god of war in Japanese mythology
- female spirits in the service of the god Odin
- Aztec lord of the night, smoking mirror
- wolf in Nurse myths who was the son of Loki
- god of thunder in Japanese mythology
- the undead (zombies) in Norse mythology
- Hindu god of war and oceans
- Celtic goddess who will cause the end of the Earth
- god of the sea in Japanese mythology
- Norse god who sat on top of the Rainbow Bridge to guard Asgard
- name for mermaid in Japanese mythology
- name of demons, ogres, trolls in Japanese mythology
26 Clues: Hindu god of war and oceans • god of war in Japanese mythology • Aztec god, the feathered serpent • name of demons in Hindu Mythology • the creator god in Hindu mythology • god of thunder in Japanese mythology • god of the sea in Japanese mythology • Norse god who was killed by mistletoe • this god was the father of the Aztecs • name for mermaid in Japanese mythology • ...
The Odyssey Review 2022-10-11
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- Poet, credited with writing The Odyssey
- a man who is trying to marry a certain woman.
- Think of gold infused on silver by a craftsman, whose fine art...
- Which archetypal trait does Odysseus display in dealing with the Cyclopes?
- A man surfcasting on a point of rock
- what trait does Odysseus display when tying his men to the rams?
- in Greek mythology, the god of the sea.
- drop the sinker and the bait far out,
- bass or mackerel, whipping his long rod
- is this figurative language referring to in the story?
- the legendary home of Odysseus from Greek mythology
- Odysseus says that the Cyclops “clutched at my companions / and caught two in his hands like squirming puppies / to beat their brains out, spattering the floor. / Then he dismembered them and made his meal, / gaping and crunching like a mountain lion.” He uses a simile to compare the Cyclops to
- remains faithful to Odysseus after 20 years
- But when she swallowed the sea water down...
- Young Dawn with fingertips of rose
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- Than came the rasping sound as those bright doors the key had sprung gave way
- one of a group of female and partly human creatures from Greek mythology, known to use their singing to attract sailors toward dangerous waters.
- What does Argos represent?
- grey-eyed daughter of Zeus, warrior goddess
- Odysseus' dog
- This was Argos, trained as a puppy by Odysseus treated as rubbish now...
- Leader of the suitors, shot through the throat
- son of Cronus, ruler of the gods
- dangle wriggling through the air:
- these were borne aloft in spasms toward the cliff.
- "but when she swallowed the sea water down we saw the funnel of the maelstrom, heard the rock bellowing all around, and dark...were fixed upon that yawning mouth in fear of being devoured." what literary element is shown in this passage?
- Odysseus' faithful swineherd
- device used by the main character to win the Trojan war
- hook a fish and rip it from the surface
- Where does the Odyssey take place
30 Clues: Odysseus' dog • What does Argos represent? • Odysseus' faithful swineherd • son of Cronus, ruler of the gods • dangle wriggling through the air: • Where does the Odyssey take place • Young Dawn with fingertips of rose • A man surfcasting on a point of rock • drop the sinker and the bait far out, • Poet, credited with writing The Odyssey • in Greek mythology, the god of the sea. • ...