greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
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 • ...
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 • ...
Greek mythology crossword 2017-11-09
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- 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. • ...
Greek mythology Crossword 2025-02-27
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- Goddess of wisdom and battle strategy
- messenger of the Gods trickster, god and god of travel
- Goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon
- king of the titans and the evil God of time
- God of thunder and lightning and king of the gods
- God of the ocean and the seas and has a trident
- God of fire, metalworking, and crafstmanship
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- Goddess of the harvest and fertility
- God of death and has a bident
- God of music, archery, prophecy, healing and the sun
- Goddess of love, beauty, and desire
- olympus where the gods live
- God of war and violence
- God of wine and theater
- queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
15 Clues: God of war and violence • God of wine and theater • olympus where the gods live • God of death and has a bident • Goddess of love, beauty, and desire • Goddess of the harvest and fertility • Goddess of wisdom and battle strategy • queen of the gods and goddess of marriage • king of the titans and the evil God of time • God of fire, metalworking, and crafstmanship • ...
Greek mythology Crossword 2025-02-27
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- Goddess of wisdom and battle strategy
- messenger of the Gods trickster, god and god of travel
- Goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon
- king of the titans and the evil God of time
- God of thunder and lightning and king of the gods
- God of the ocean and the seas and has a trident
- God of fire, metalworking, and crafstmanship
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- Goddess of the harvest and fertility
- God of death and has a bident
- God of music, archery, prophecy, healing and the sun
- Goddess of love, beauty, and desire
- olympus where the gods live
- God of war and violence
- God of wine and theater
- queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
15 Clues: God of war and violence • God of wine and theater • olympus where the gods live • God of death and has a bident • Goddess of love, beauty, and desire • Goddess of the harvest and fertility • Goddess of wisdom and battle strategy • queen of the gods and goddess of marriage • king of the titans and the evil God of time • God of fire, metalworking, and crafstmanship • ...
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. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2021-01-20
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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?
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- 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 • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2024-12-10
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- What does Hermes give to Odysseus to protect him from Circe's magic?
- Eurydice dies because Orpheus looks ____.
- What does Circe turn the men into?
- Who stays back with Odysseus as a precaution?
- Cronos is the lord of the ______.
- What does Hades rule?
- Who did the Harpies torture? (no spaces)
- Where is Odysseus headed?
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- What is the name of Circe's and Odysseus's child?
- What does Persephone eat that makes her stuck in the underworld for half a year?
- Harpies are half human and half ____.
- The concoction that Zeus gives Cronus makes him throw up his ________.
- What bites Eurydice?
- Who goes to give Zeus's and Demeter's message to Hades?
- Where does Persephone get kidnapped?
- What instrument does Orpheus play?
16 Clues: What bites Eurydice? • What does Hades rule? • Where is Odysseus headed? • Cronos is the lord of the ______. • What does Circe turn the men into? • What instrument does Orpheus play? • Where does Persephone get kidnapped? • Harpies are half human and half ____. • Who did the Harpies torture? (no spaces) • Eurydice dies because Orpheus looks ____. • ...
Greek and mythology 2025-09-25
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- high city
- temple dedicated to Athena
- law making body
- massive tactical formation of heavily armed soldiers
- five elected officials by the assembly
- state owned slaves
- Greek reformer
- pride themselves on their culture
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- tried to make a democracy with no bias
- narrow passage way between two bodies of water
- military school
- priest or priestess
- community structure of ancient greece
- blind poet
- most famous work was the republic
15 Clues: blind poet • Greek reformer • military school • law making body • high city • state owned slaves • priest or priestess • temple dedicated to Athena • most famous work was the republic • pride themselves on their culture • community structure of ancient greece • tried to make a democracy with no bias • five elected officials by the assembly • ...
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.
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 • ...
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 • ...
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 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 • ...
Religion 2016-11-04
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
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- 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 • ...
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 • ...
Norse Mythology 2023-12-30
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- 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 • ...
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. • ...
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
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 __________ • ...
History-Ch 6b 2023-10-28
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- 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
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- 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 • ...
Auckland Young Lawyer Crossword 2019-10-30
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- Elaborate composition
- Unclear; bewilder
- This tissue exchanges materials between a mother and embryo
- Cause bodily harm to
- Concurrence; harmony
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- 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 vs. Ancient Rome by Prisha Vajra Babu 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 Greek vs. Ancient Rome by Prisha Vajra Babu 2021-02-12
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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.
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 • ...
The Alchemist 15 Word Cross Word Puzzle 2024-06-18
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- 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
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- 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
Mythology Crossword 2025-03-23
15 Clues: on myths • gods on myths • study of myths • giants on myths • prophet on myths • strongman on myths • Greek gods on myths • long journey on myths • snake-haired on myths • food of gods on myths • winged horse on myths • group of gods on myths • bull creature on myths • nature spirit on myths • traditional tales on myths
FINAL task 2025-10-01
Across
- Egyptian sun god
- Day named after the Norse god Tyr
- Day of the moon
- Chief god in Norse mythology
- Frozen water falling from clouds
- Water falling from the sky
- God of thunder and king of the Greek gods
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- Day named after the goddess Frigg
- Norse god of thunder and lightning
- Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy
- Day of the sun
- Day named after Odin (Woden’s day)
12 Clues: Day of the sun • Day of the moon • Egyptian sun god • Water falling from the sky • Chief god in Norse mythology • Frozen water falling from clouds • Day named after the goddess Frigg • Day named after the Norse god Tyr • Norse god of thunder and lightning • Day named after Odin (Woden’s day) • Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy • God of thunder and king of the Greek gods
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 • ...
jackson homework the password is ! 2013-09-11
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- 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
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- 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
Fantasy Fun 2023-06-13
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- 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
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- 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 • ...
The Flame Of Olympus 2022-03-19
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- 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 • ...
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 • ...
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
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- 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
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
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. • ...
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. • ...
Oedipus Historical Context 2025-03-10
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- Term describes a protagonist’s tragic flaw, often linked to excessive pride
- Greek city-state emerged victorious in the Peloponnesian War
- Greek poet composed masterful epics in the oral tradition before the Greeks began writing again with an adapted Phoenician alphabet
- Famous philosopher was a student of Plato and later tutored Alexander the Great
- Famous Macedonian king whose military conquests spread Greek culture into central Asia
- Two most powerful Greek city-states by 500 BC, one known for democracy and the other for military strength
- Term refers to the opening background section of a Greek tragedy
- Athenian statesman who led Athens during its Golden Age and encouraged artistic and intellectual achievements
- Playwright credited with introducing a second actor to the stage, further developing Greek drama
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- Even the powerful god Zeus could not change one crucial element in Greek mythology. What was this element?
- Name of the song performed while the chorus moves from right to left
- A battle a soldier famously ran 26 miles back to Athens to deliver news of victory
- Emotional release that occurs at the end of a tragedy
- Famous temple dedicated to Athena stands on the Acropolis in Athens
- Poet credited with stepping away from the chorus to begin dialogue with the leader, essentially creating drama
- Term derived from the Greek word hypokrites, meaning “someone acting a part”
- Name of the large amphitheater in Athens where Greek plays were performed during festivals dedicated to Dionysus
- Greek playwright who won first prize at the annual Dionysia twenty-four times
18 Clues: Emotional release that occurs at the end of a tragedy • Greek city-state emerged victorious in the Peloponnesian War • Term refers to the opening background section of a Greek tragedy • Famous temple dedicated to Athena stands on the Acropolis in Athens • Name of the song performed while the chorus moves from right to left • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword 2024-03-26
Across
- 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 • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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? • ...
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) • ...
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. • ...
Mythology 2025-12-02
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- the final battle of the Norse gods
- a maza built to imprison the Minotaur
- a warrior spirit who chooses the slain in Norse mythology
- an elder god overthrown by the Olympians
- the paradise for heroes in Greek mythology
- the full group of gods in a religion
- a giant with a single eye
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- a serpent with multiple heads, slain by Heracles
- a stone carved with magical Norse symbolsl
- a bird reborn from its own ashes
- a priest that gives divine predictions
- the food of the gods that grants immortality
- a minor female nature spirit
- a sacred cup used in mythic rituals
- a creature with lion's body and human head
15 Clues: a giant with a single eye • a minor female nature spirit • a bird reborn from its own ashes • the final battle of the Norse gods • a sacred cup used in mythic rituals • the full group of gods in a religion • a maza built to imprison the Minotaur • a priest that gives divine predictions • an elder god overthrown by the Olympians • a stone carved with magical Norse symbolsl • ...
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 • ...
Cycle 1 Vocab crossword 2025-09-15
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- when the audience knows something the characters do not
- the Greek deity to whom theatrical performances were originally dedicated
- the actor's right when facing the audience
- a type of performance where up to three actors portray stories from Greek mythology
- the area where actors perform
- the areas to the left and right of the stage out of the view of the audience
- a three-sided set piece used to change scenes quickly
- a fundamental element of Greek drama that provided commentary for a play
- a collaborative art form used to tell a story to a live audience
- the actor's left when facing the audience
- a building used for changing masks, storing props, and being a backdrop to a play in ancient Greece
- the purgation of negative emotions such as pity and fear
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- Greek for "god in the machine"
- the area of the stage farthest away from the audience
- equivalent to a modern-day producer
- the first actor
- a comedic play that made fun of the Greek legends
- a circular or oval building with tiered seating to view performances or sporting events
- means "the seeing place"
- the area of the stage closest to the audience
- practice for a live performance
- appropriate behavior in a given situation
22 Clues: the first actor • means "the seeing place" • the area where actors perform • Greek for "god in the machine" • practice for a live performance • equivalent to a modern-day producer • appropriate behavior in a given situation • the actor's left when facing the audience • the actor's right when facing the audience • the area of the stage closest to the audience • ...
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. • ...
Oedipus 2021-03-12
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- Oedipus decrees will happen to Laius' murderer?Banishment
- Greek mythology, monster with a woman"s head and lion"s body which asked Oedipus a riddle?Sphinx
- useful in prophecy?Birds
- Shepherd claims that Oedipus was born this way?Cursed
- is this to Jocasta?Brother
- has killed Polybus?Old age
- of Oedipus?Jocasta
- prophet?Teiresias
- relam?Thebes
- representing citizens?Chrous
- brother in Law?Creon
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- took over as the King of Thebes?Creon
- of Corinth feared by Oedipus?Merope
- Prophet?Oedipus
- of Oedipus?Laius
- of Greek Theatre?Thespis
- did Jocasta die?Suicide
- Rex dramatist?Sophocles
- foster father?Polybus
- daughter?Antigone
20 Clues: relam?Thebes • Prophet?Oedipus • of Oedipus?Laius • prophet?Teiresias • daughter?Antigone • of Oedipus?Jocasta • brother in Law?Creon • foster father?Polybus • did Jocasta die?Suicide • Rex dramatist?Sophocles • useful in prophecy?Birds • of Greek Theatre?Thespis • is this to Jocasta?Brother • has killed Polybus?Old age • representing citizens?Chrous • of Corinth feared by Oedipus?Merope • ...
S+J = 10 Years 2025-01-21
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- _ it or not
- What is said by bride & groom
- The matchmaker
- A tasty fish dish
- Our summer home
- A thatched roof
- Provides many rays
- Jaime's favorite winter activity
- An annual celebration
- Bravery in Greek mythology
- Thanksgiving getaway
- Wedding promises
- A Mexican getaway
- Honeymoon guests
- Not a spoon, not a fork
- The # of guests in attendance
- Ecstacy
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- What we are still lacking
- Former queen of the UK
- A decade
- Whale intestinal byproduct
- Belizean bingo
- Home to Sundance
- Our fur baby
- An Aussie Baych
- The largest fish
- A symbol of love
- Shots fired on π
- March 14, 2015
- Greek gift of God
- White devils from the sky
31 Clues: Ecstacy • A decade • _ it or not • Our fur baby • The matchmaker • Belizean bingo • March 14, 2015 • Our summer home • A thatched roof • An Aussie Baych • Home to Sundance • The largest fish • A symbol of love • Shots fired on π • Wedding promises • Honeymoon guests • A tasty fish dish • A Mexican getaway • Greek gift of God • Provides many rays • Thanksgiving getaway • An annual celebration • ...
Greek theaters 2022-01-10
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- How speech reveals character
- in Greek means dance
- comes from the Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act.”
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat
- Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god
- In the middle of the orchestra was placed a
- The major festival was the
- Song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
- The slope of the hill served as the
- reserved for the Priest of Dionysus
- the origin of our word scene
- defined the word tragedy in his work Poetics.
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- A flat terrace below the slope served as the
- part lion, part eagle, and part woman
- A tragic hero is a man of
- Dionysus was the god of
- one of the four greek performers that did not speak
- derived from his name, is still used to refer to actors today.
- Usage of words to express thought
- “an act of injustice”
- Increased the number of actors in plays from two to three
- ancient Greek word for a king who did not inherit their throne, but had taken it
- Literary critics attribute the fall of the hero to a
- Something to shock the audience
- first thing a tragedy should contain according to aristotle
25 Clues: in Greek means dance • “an act of injustice” • Dionysus was the god of • A tragic hero is a man of • The major festival was the • How speech reveals character • the origin of our word scene • Something to shock the audience • Usage of words to express thought • The slope of the hill served as the • reserved for the Priest of Dionysus • part lion, part eagle, and part woman • ...
STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS 2015-03-01
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- – latin for “keel” which means boat’s bottom and the 34th largest constellation
- Dipper – has seven stars, four for the trapezoid body and three for the handle.
- – english name of crow constellation.
- Centauri – closest star to earth next to our sun
- – medium-sized star
- – located at the tail of the Cygnus
- – Constellations that can be seen all year round
- Minor – the little bear and smaller version of Ursa Major
- Navis – It is a larger boat shaped constellation and was created by greek philosopher Ptolemy.
- – a pseudoscience that determines the influence of the state of the stars and the planets at the time of one’s birth on an individual’s destiny.
- - A group of stars that form patterns but are actually part of one or multiple constellations,
- science that uses principles of physics and mathematics to explain and predict the phenomenon of celestial body.
- Major – known as the big bear, the third largest known constellation and is easy to see.
- – the color of the hottest stars
- – country that lies near the equator
- Astronomical Union – officially recognized 88 constellations
- – describes the rate at which a stars radiates energy.
- - a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology
- Halley – british astronomer who discovered that stars move, change positions but because they are far away their movement through space is not that significantly observed.
- window to the future
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- dwarf - small stars (smaller than the distance across Asia).
- – latin name for swan, is the 16th largest constellation and recognized for its asterism that forms a cross and is referred to the northern cross
- – a constellation that cannot be seen in the northern hemisphere
- – Latin name for cross
- – a constellation named after a wueen in Greek mythology, is the 25th largest constellation
- – It refers to half-man, half-horse creature in greek mythology
- temperatures – indicator of a star’s color
- – illusion created by the moving air in the atmosphere that bends this light
- - a group of stars which form a pattern in the night sky.
- It is the second brightest star
- star – actually the planet Venus
- – massive ball of glowing hydrogen and helium of extremely high temperatures, held together by its own gravity.
- they do not employ scientific methods
- stars – twice to 10 times larger than our sun
- – located at the head of Cygnus
- – located at the tip of Ursa Minor
- Fusion – occurs on the sun where hydrogen fuses to form helium, releasing energy
- star – actually a meteor in transit
- - a Greco-Egyptian writer of Alexandria, known as a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet of a single epigram in the Greek Anthology
- red – coolest star
40 Clues: red – coolest star • – medium-sized star • window to the future • – Latin name for cross • It is the second brightest star • – located at the head of Cygnus • star – actually the planet Venus • – the color of the hottest stars • – located at the tip of Ursa Minor • star – actually a meteor in transit • – located at the tail of the Cygnus • – country that lies near the equator • ...
Greek Club 2024-07-27
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- The king of the ancient Greek gods
- The capital of Greece
- The 2nd most populated city in Greece, following Athens
- The former currency of Greece, often found in Ancient Greece and mythology
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- Known as the "Earth Shaker" in ancient Greece
- An ancient Greek city-state
- The national cheese of Greece
- A traditional story that typically involves the supernatural
- The national fruit of Greece
- A Greek island known for the Palace of Knossos
10 Clues: The capital of Greece • An ancient Greek city-state • The national fruit of Greece • The national cheese of Greece • The king of the ancient Greek gods • Known as the "Earth Shaker" in ancient Greece • A Greek island known for the Palace of Knossos • The 2nd most populated city in Greece, following Athens • A traditional story that typically involves the supernatural • ...
Constellations and Stars 2023-03-31
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- This constellation is also known as Ursa Major.
- Also known as Leo.
- A group of stars that form a picture.
- Also known as the North Star.
- Constellation discovered by Galileo Galilei.
- A constellation is made up of these.
- The number of offical constellations.
- This constellation includes the North Star (Polaris). (2 wrds)
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- A constellation thats name is the Latinized form of the Greek word for telescope.
- A lyric inspired by stars from Taylor Swift.(6 wrds)
- Its name is Latin for "fishes", and is also the astrological sign for people born in part February and part of March.
- The agency that is responsible for technology related to space.
- A constellation named after a Greek mythological hero, known for killing Medusa.
- This constellation is named after a medium sized wild cat known for jumping high.
- A constellation which represents Crotus, protected by Artemis. Also known as Sagittarius.
- The Latin version for the Greek word for dolphin.
- A constellation named after the winged horse in Greek mythology.
17 Clues: Also known as Leo. • Also known as the North Star. • A constellation is made up of these. • A group of stars that form a picture. • The number of offical constellations. • Constellation discovered by Galileo Galilei. • This constellation is also known as Ursa Major. • The Latin version for the Greek word for dolphin. • A lyric inspired by stars from Taylor Swift.(6 wrds) • ...
Greek Heroes, Gods, and Myths 2021-04-15
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- God of the sea
- Study of Roman and Greek history and culture
- Beheaded Gorgon Medusa
- The chief Greek deity
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- A traditional story or collection of stories about early history
- Famous for his 12 labours
- Pr otagonist in Homer's 'The Odyssey'
- Had a weak spot around his ankle
- Husband of Persephone
- Mortal offspring of a human and God
10 Clues: God of the sea • Husband of Persephone • The chief Greek deity • Beheaded Gorgon Medusa • Famous for his 12 labours • Had a weak spot around his ankle • Mortal offspring of a human and God • Pr otagonist in Homer's 'The Odyssey' • Study of Roman and Greek history and culture • A traditional story or collection of stories about early history
Unit 3: Ancient Rome Lessons 1-4 2024-11-18
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- branch of government that interprets the laws
- a large arena in Rome where gladiators fought
- Greek influence (architecture)
- citizen's responsibility (voting, running for office, etc...)
- Etruscan influence (entertainment)
- thought-out decision (cost-benefit analysis)
- branch of government that makes the laws
- Greek influence (gods/goddesses)
- three branches of government
- a geographic factor that promoted trade and travel
- a geographic factor that impeded possible invaders
- Greek influence (writing)
- reason for uneven distribution of productive resources
- things needed to make a good or provide a service
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- the spread of culture
- major, drastic, huge
- set of written laws
- how Romans acquired the resources it lacked
- a system to ensure one branch of government isn't too powerful
- Etruscan influence (water channel)
- Etruscan influence (architecture)
- branch of government that enforces the laws
- 200 years of Roman peace
- a form of government in which the leaders are elected to represent the people
24 Clues: set of written laws • major, drastic, huge • the spread of culture • 200 years of Roman peace • Greek influence (writing) • three branches of government • Greek influence (architecture) • Greek influence (gods/goddesses) • Etruscan influence (architecture) • Etruscan influence (entertainment) • Etruscan influence (water channel) • branch of government that makes the laws • ...
Twelfth Night Vocabulary: Acts 1-3 2014-05-15
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- wayward, disorderly
- vile, sexual desire; lustfulness
- blockhead
- courage
- to approach and speak to someone
- infectious plague
- the property or money a bride brings to the marriage
- multi-coloured fool's costume (patchwork)
- heavy drinking
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- a dishonest or unscrupulous man
- a castrated boy or man
- my troth by my faith; honestly
- nun
- fool or drunkard
- sad, gloomy, depressed
- to regard with disgust and hatred
- a red deer
- tiredness, laziness, drowsiness
- heaven in Greek mythology
19 Clues: nun • courage • blockhead • a red deer • heavy drinking • fool or drunkard • infectious plague • wayward, disorderly • a castrated boy or man • sad, gloomy, depressed • heaven in Greek mythology • my troth by my faith; honestly • a dishonest or unscrupulous man • tiredness, laziness, drowsiness • vile, sexual desire; lustfulness • to approach and speak to someone • ...
Romans and Greek's 2021-02-16
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- a roman stew
- a smaller type of bath Romans used
- what greeks usually painted.
- is the type of art Roman's used to paint
- a collection of traditional stories, beliefs and rituals that Romans used.
- apart of Romes government.
- a pet that Greeks had
- What Greek's and Romans eat.
- the Greek's told some of these by painting
- very big wine producer
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- a play righter.
- a form of entertainment Greek's used.
- what Greeks wepends were made out of
- what Romans used to cook.
- what Romans and Greek's used to enter tan.
- a Greek god.
- most greek houses were built around a
- a lager type of bath Romans used
- what men wore in Rome
- the first major poet after Homer in greace.
20 Clues: a roman stew • a Greek god. • a play righter. • a pet that Greeks had • what men wore in Rome • very big wine producer • what Romans used to cook. • apart of Romes government. • what greeks usually painted. • What Greek's and Romans eat. • a lager type of bath Romans used • a smaller type of bath Romans used • what Greeks wepends were made out of • a form of entertainment Greek's used. • ...
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 • ...
Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-28
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- The son of King Darius
- A form of government with many rulers
- A Spartan king whose name starts with "L"
- The name of the modern-day country under Macedonia
- A form of government where power is seized illegally
- A form of government with a queen or king
- A city-state known for its fierce warriors
- Revolt The first battle in the Persian wars
- The Greek god of war
- 300 _______ soldiers were left behind to stall Persia
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- A ruler of tyranny is a _____
- A Greek woman cursed to have snake hair
- The type of government Greece settled on
- A city-state with an amazing navy
- A country above modern-day Greece
- The king of the Gods/Goddesses in Greek mythology
- In the Battle of Salamis a __ (type of animal) swam by the Athenians side
- An expansive empire, now modern-day Iran
- The Battle of _______ (a battle in which the Greeks tricked the Persians)
- The name democracy comes from the words "demo" and _____
20 Clues: The Greek god of war • The son of King Darius • A ruler of tyranny is a _____ • A city-state with an amazing navy • A country above modern-day Greece • A form of government with many rulers • A Greek woman cursed to have snake hair • The type of government Greece settled on • An expansive empire, now modern-day Iran • A Spartan king whose name starts with "L" • ...
Months of the year 2023-03-04
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- New Year's eve
- The end of March is also the time when Spring closes to make room for Miss Ha to take the throne
- National Day
- VALENTINE DAY
- NOEL
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- This month is named after the ancient Roman emperor Julius Caesar. He was instrumental in the reform of the solar calendar in 46 BC
- Mid-autumn festival
- Teacher's Day
- This month is named after the goddess Juno-ra, the wife of the god Luput in ancient Roman mythology. In Greek mythology, the goddess Hera
- HALLOWEEN
- WOMEN’S DAY
- summer break
12 Clues: NOEL • HALLOWEEN • WOMEN’S DAY • National Day • summer break • Teacher's Day • VALENTINE DAY • New Year's eve • Mid-autumn festival • The end of March is also the time when Spring closes to make room for Miss Ha to take the throne • This month is named after the ancient Roman emperor Julius Caesar. He was instrumental in the reform of the solar calendar in 46 BC • ...
Greece Crossword 2023-05-02
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- A government by the people, for the people
- Fought Athens in the Peloponnesian wars
- Taught Alexander the Great
- Son of Zeus, turned mortal by Hades
- God of the sea
- They were considered to be the first Greeks because they spoke Greece
- Father of democracy
- God of the underworld
- Father of Philosophy
- Fought against Greece in the Persian wars
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- Greek Meeting Place
- Goddess of wisdom
- Way of explaining the world around us using Myths
- Leader of the gods
- Formed the Delian League
- Greek city-state
- God of war
- First ever people to live in Greece
- Half-Man Half-Bull
- A monster that sucks down ships
- A half-man Half-horse
- A half-man half-goat
22 Clues: God of war • God of the sea • Greek city-state • Goddess of wisdom • Leader of the gods • Half-Man Half-Bull • Greek Meeting Place • Father of democracy • Father of Philosophy • A half-man half-goat • A half-man Half-horse • God of the underworld • Formed the Delian League • Taught Alexander the Great • A monster that sucks down ships • Son of Zeus, turned mortal by Hades • ...
History of Greek Theater- Miles 2022-01-10
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- the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity.
- one who acts in a play, movie, television show,
- relating to drama and the theater
- of or relating to a citizen
- Area which plays are performed
- Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act”
- non-speaking extras
- a society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose.
- presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
- a group of persons singing in unison
- the study of the basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat,famous for being drunk and sexual
- a writer of tragedies
- a day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration.
- a person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment
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- Capital of Greece
- Son in Greek mythology who was too attached and too attracted to his mother
- group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections and playing classical music.
- All the inhabitants of a particular area
- abbreviation for Before Christ, used to show that a year or century comes before the year in which Jesus Christ is thought to have been born
- place for actors to relax or to change costumes and masks
- a nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation
- relating to acting, actors, or the theater.
- Ancient Greek poet. He was born in the ancient city of Icarius
- An Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world
- composer, conductor, or performer of music
- Belonging to the very distant past
- A Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum, the Peripatetic school of philosophy, and the Aristotelian tradition
- the seating area section of an ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine theater
- a story
30 Clues: a story • Capital of Greece • non-speaking extras • a writer of tragedies • of or relating to a citizen • Area which plays are performed • relating to drama and the theater • Belonging to the very distant past • a group of persons singing in unison • Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act” • All the inhabitants of a particular area • composer, conductor, or performer of music • ...
Ancient Greece 2023-01-18
Love 2019-01-02
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- The love goddess in Roman mythology
- The love goddess in Greek mythology
- The body-part that symbolizes love
- The color of love
- A way of showing love that is usually romantic
- If he shoots a golden arrow in your heart, you fall in love
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- A day that celebrates love
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- A love that isn't romantic
- A common physical way of showing love
10 Clues: The color of love • A day that celebrates love • A love that isn't romantic • The body-part that symbolizes love • The love goddess in Roman mythology • The love goddess in Greek mythology • Two people in a romantic relationship • A common physical way of showing love • A way of showing love that is usually romantic • ...
Crossword Puzzle Tic 2018-03-05
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- -a type of government where a small number are in control.
- - a type of government where the wealthy are in control.
- -anyone who has rights granted by the government.
- -government where all citizens vote on governmental decisions.
- -Stories that were written to explain natural things that included Greek gods.
- -479 to 431 BCE.
- -A temple built to honor the Greek goddess Athena.
- -a type of government ,usually run by a dictator, uses terror to control.
- -something handed down from one generation to the next.
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- -Great military commander that spread Greek culture across large areas of Asia.
- -government run by king or queen where power stays in family.
- -star student of Plato, seeks answers beyond gods and philosophies
- -star student of Socrates
- -conflicts between Persia and Greece started in 499 to 449 BCE.
- -a Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of western philosophy.
15 Clues: -479 to 431 BCE. • -star student of Socrates • -anyone who has rights granted by the government. • -A temple built to honor the Greek goddess Athena. • -something handed down from one generation to the next. • - a type of government where the wealthy are in control. • -a type of government where a small number are in control. • ...
Roman Crossword 2022-11-29
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- Another monotheistic religion that appeared in the Roman empire.
- Emperor ____ converted to Christianity.
- Tiberinus is the god of the river ___.
- Greek gods and goddesses influenced the development of Roman deities and ____.
- ____ was a god with two faces that represented the spirit of passages.
- ____ was the son of the god Janus.
- Greek gods were renamed and rebranded with a more ___ name.
- Many _____ were named after Roman deities.
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- The romans believed in more than one god.
- Early Romans believed gods and goddesses lived on the top of Mount ____.
- The Imperial Cult worshipped the emperors of Rome. Starting with Julius ____.
- Rome had some gods who did not trace their _____. back to Greek culture
- A monotheistic religion that appeared in the empire.
- The month of ____. was named after Janus.
- Roman stories focused less on story-telling and ____ that Greek stories tried to explain.
15 Clues: ____ was the son of the god Janus. • Tiberinus is the god of the river ___. • Emperor ____ converted to Christianity. • The romans believed in more than one god. • The month of ____. was named after Janus. • Many _____ were named after Roman deities. • A monotheistic religion that appeared in the empire. • Greek gods were renamed and rebranded with a more ___ name. • ...
Dragons Crossword 2025-10-09
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- A type of armor resembling the overlapping scales of a dragon, designed to mimic their protection.
- A mythical serpent or dragon said to kill with its gaze or breath; sometimes considered a “little dragon.”
- A many-headed dragon or serpent from Greek mythology; when one head is cut off, two more grow in its place.
- A legendary hero or knight who defeats a dragon, symbolizing the triumph of courage over evil (e.g., Saint George).
- Relating to dragons; often used to describe something fierce, cruel, or inhumanly strict.
- Vast treasures or piles of gold and jewels guarded by dragons in myth and literature.
- An old English word for a serpent or dragon; often used in medieval and fantasy texts to describe a wingless, serpentine dragon.
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- A primordial goddess in Babylonian mythology, often depicted as a monstrous dragon or sea serpent representing chaos.
- A dragon from Norse mythology who was once a dwarf but transformed into a dragon due to greed.
- A common fantasy term for a dragon that exhales fire; also metaphorically used for fierce or passionate individuals.
- A person who forms a mystical bond with a dragon and rides it, popularized by Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series.
- Derived from “Draco,” an ancient Athenian lawgiver; means excessively harsh or severe—metaphorically “dragon-like” in strictness.
- constellation A constellation in the northern sky named after a dragon from Greek mythology who guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides.
- The name of the dragon in The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien; symbolizes greed, arrogance, and destructive power.
- A two-legged dragon with wings and a barbed tail, common in European heraldry.
15 Clues: A two-legged dragon with wings and a barbed tail, common in European heraldry. • Vast treasures or piles of gold and jewels guarded by dragons in myth and literature. • Relating to dragons; often used to describe something fierce, cruel, or inhumanly strict. • A dragon from Norse mythology who was once a dwarf but transformed into a dragon due to greed. • ...
History of Greek Theater- Miles 2022-01-10
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- the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity.
- a society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose.
- a day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration.
- a person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment
- a story
- a writer of tragedies
- a nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation
- presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
- of or relating to a citizen
- relating to drama and the theater
- Belonging to the very distant past
- the seating area section of an ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine theater
- abbreviation for Before Christ, used to show that a year or century comes before the year in which Jesus Christ is thought to have been born
- Ancient Greek poet. He was born in the ancient city of Icarius
- Capital of Greece
- Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act”
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- Son in Greek mythology who was too attached and too attracted to his mother
- the study of the basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things
- non-speaking extras
- All the inhabitants of a particular area
- relating to acting, actors, or the theater.
- composer, conductor, or performer of music
- An Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world
- A Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum, the Peripatetic school of philosophy, and the Aristotelian tradition
- place for actors to relax or to change costumes and masks
- Area which plays are performed
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat,famous for being drunk and sexual
- group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections and playing classical music.
- one who acts in a play, movie, television show,
- a group of persons singing in unison
30 Clues: a story • Capital of Greece • non-speaking extras • a writer of tragedies • of or relating to a citizen • Area which plays are performed • relating to drama and the theater • Belonging to the very distant past • a group of persons singing in unison • Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act” • All the inhabitants of a particular area • a person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment • ...
vocab crossword puzzle 4 2024-10-08
12 Clues: yearly • sleeping • every 2 years • study of sleep • sleeping mouse • place for sleeping • occurring twice a year • tending to induce sleep • turning of year celebration • something that causes sleep • god of sleep in greek mythology • sleep like state controlled by a hypnotist
The daily crossword 2023-11-17
10 Clues: Athens is a • humorous play • Greek religion • Spartan slaves • Spartan government • Athenian government • Athletic competition • Old Athenian government • Highest point of a Polis • A government official who brought democratic reform
Greece 2017-10-01
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- The man who created famous stories called `fables` about animals
- Stories about Greek Gods are called `Greek M _ _ _ _ _ _ _`
- A country located in south east Europe
- The king of the Greek Gods
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- This game started in Greece and happens every 4 years
- The highest mountain in Greece
- The capital city of Greece
- The nationality of someone born in Greece
8 Clues: The capital city of Greece • The king of the Greek Gods • The highest mountain in Greece • A country located in south east Europe • The nationality of someone born in Greece • This game started in Greece and happens every 4 years • Stories about Greek Gods are called `Greek M _ _ _ _ _ _ _` • The man who created famous stories called `fables` about animals
Mythology 2025-05-06
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- The man who stole fire from the gods to give to humans.
- The goddess who was jealous of Psyche in Roman mythology.
- The name of the river in the underworld.
- The type of mythical creature that Echo was.
- The name of Hercules' wife.
- The man that gifted Pandora a box.
- What Narcissus fell in love with.
- The man who loved Psyche.
- Then man that Pandora married.
- The father of Icarus.
- The magical flying horse in Greek mythology.
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- The god of the underworld.
- The number of labors that Hercules had to complete.
- The goddess of spring.
- The animal that Satan was disguised as in the story Adam and Eve.
- What Icarus flew too close to.
- The father of Phaethon.
- The man who traveled to the underworld to rescue Eurydice.
- What Phaethon wanted to drive.
19 Clues: The father of Icarus. • The goddess of spring. • The father of Phaethon. • The man who loved Psyche. • The god of the underworld. • The name of Hercules' wife. • What Icarus flew too close to. • What Phaethon wanted to drive. • Then man that Pandora married. • What Narcissus fell in love with. • The man that gifted Pandora a box. • The name of the river in the underworld. • ...
Persia, Athens, Sparta 2025-12-01
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- Persian Emperor who invaded Greece in the first Persian War
- Persian Emperor who invaded Greece in the second Persian War
- Greek ruler known for extending democracy in Athens and building the Parthenon during Greece’s golden age
- The Iliad and Odyssey were stories about this mythical war
- The Persian War was fought partly over control of this sea
- Type of government used by the Persians, splitting up an empire into smaller pieces to be run by a governor or satrap
- Greek city-state, located on the Balkan Peninsula, known for its focus on literature and education.
- King of the gods in Greek Mythology
- Term for long poems or stories, often about heroes and their adventures
- Series of conflicts between the massive Persian Empire and the Greek City states working together
- Type of government where a small group is in charge, like in Sparta
- Patron goddess of Athens, goddess of wisdom and heroes
- Type of government where the rich have all the power
- Religion of the Persian Empire
- Battle where the Greeks defeated the Persians in the first Persian War, Athens sent a man to run back to Athens to give the good news
- Type of government where a leader takes power by force
- Type of government where all citizens can vote in all decisions, like in Athens
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- Temple built to Athena in Athens during it's golden age
- Type of ship used by the Athenians with a battering ram on the front
- Persian Emperor known for being tolerant of the people he conquered, freed the Jews from Babylon
- Land battle where 300 Spartans held off the Persian Army
- Sea battle where the Athenian navy defeated the Persians
- Type of government where citizens elect people to represent them and make decisions, like the U.S.
- Belief in more than one god, like the Ancient Greeks
- Only free, native-born, adult males could be these in Ancient Greece
- A Greek city-state known for its militaristic society, located on the Peloponnesus Penninsula.
- Term for an enslaved person in Sparta
- Type of government led by a king
- Another term for the Persian Empire
- Mountain where the gods of Greek Mythology lived
- Greatest Greek story teller, wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Road built to connect the large Persian Empire
- Greece was very mountainous, leading to cities that acted like their own countries
33 Clues: Religion of the Persian Empire • Type of government led by a king • King of the gods in Greek Mythology • Another term for the Persian Empire • Term for an enslaved person in Sparta • Road built to connect the large Persian Empire • Mountain where the gods of Greek Mythology lived • Belief in more than one god, like the Ancient Greeks • ...
ss 2022-03-21
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- a system of government in which power is placed on the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives
- a body of stories that explain the workings of the world and religion
- perfect
- an athletic event that consisted of five different events for each athlete including javelin, discus, long jump, running, and wrestling
- Minor southwestern part of Asia which is mostly present day Turkey
- ruler of all the Olympian gods
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- the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings
- ancient city that was located on the northwest coast of Turkey
- largest and most populous of the Greek islands
- main part of a continent that does not include islands around it
- engagement or activities involving war or conflict
- according to Greek mythology, he was the first king of Crete; son of Zeus
12 Clues: perfect • ruler of all the Olympian gods • largest and most populous of the Greek islands • engagement or activities involving war or conflict • the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings • ancient city that was located on the northwest coast of Turkey • main part of a continent that does not include islands around it • ...
World of Make Believe 2023-06-20
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- someone, often a woman, involved in the practice of black magic with the help of a familiar
- creature in Greek mythology that was part fire-breathing lion, part goat, and part snake
- these tiny creatures are similar to fairies but do not have wings
- believed in medieval times to change other metals into gold
- this legendary monster is often depicted as a large, grotesque creature that feeds on infants & children
- in Swiss mythology, these are earth creatures often depicted as old men guarding mines & treasures
- the soul or spirit of one who is deceased
- a short story often personifying animals and teaching a particular moral
- the magical ability to discern information about a person or place through ESP
- a supernatural entity whose purpose is to protect and assist witches
- a priest/priestess who offers guidance by communing with the gods
- aka a magician, or someone whose magic derives from arcane sources
- in Greek mythology, these beings were born of a love affair between Uranus & Gaia
- in Germanic folklore, this humanoid creature is a small, mischievous fairy
- solitary humanoid beings in Norse mythology who live in caves
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- popular legendary creature described as a beast like a horse with a single, spiraling horn upon its head
- in mythology, this creature is a person who changes into a wolf during full moons
- a mythical creature who feeds on the blood of the living
- a mischievous fairy in Irish folklore often depicted as a small bearded man
- a type of magic involving communing with and resurrected the dead, often to be used in spell-work
- mythical fire-breathing reptilian monster, often depicted with wings
- a magical entity who puts people to sleep with a magical sand
- used by soothsayers to see the future
- these creatures are the evil opposites of other fairy types, and often live in grottoes
- in folklore, this creature is a type of fairy that lives in mountains and mines
- in pagan folklore, these beings are often considered to be nature spirits
- a creature from folklore, believed to be a fairy left in the place of an abducted child
- another term for someone who can foresee the future
- short for extrasensory perception, a 6th sense that gleans information perceived through the mind
- in Germanic folklore, these small creatures are attendants of the Devil
30 Clues: used by soothsayers to see the future • the soul or spirit of one who is deceased • another term for someone who can foresee the future • a mythical creature who feeds on the blood of the living • believed in medieval times to change other metals into gold • a magical entity who puts people to sleep with a magical sand • ...
Greek History-George 2021-11-17
Across
- ancient greek leader with tons of power
- stories about gods and heros trying to explain how the world works
- fortified part of ancient greek cities
- ancient Greek city state
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- a government in which few people have power
- a beast with a mans body and a bulls head
- ancient greek poet
- one of the most sacred places in greece
8 Clues: ancient greek poet • ancient Greek city state • fortified part of ancient greek cities • ancient greek leader with tons of power • one of the most sacred places in greece • a beast with a mans body and a bulls head • a government in which few people have power • stories about gods and heros trying to explain how the world works
artemis fowl vocab 2021-05-13
Across
- extremely important
- bad-tempered and gloomy
- talking fast in a state of shock or fear
- in greek mythology it is a half man half horse
- absolutely necessary
- impossible to believe
- extremely important
- up or into the air
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- offensive display of self importance
- enemy or opponent
- even though
- to make a clever remark
- to scold gently
- carefully;cautiously
- spread throughout
- very small
16 Clues: very small • even though • to scold gently • enemy or opponent • spread throughout • up or into the air • extremely important • extremely important • carefully;cautiously • absolutely necessary • impossible to believe • bad-tempered and gloomy • to make a clever remark • offensive display of self importance • talking fast in a state of shock or fear • ...
FANDOM & RANDOM 2025-10-13
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- rock synonym
- dog breed (2 words)
- blood of the gods in Greek mythology
- a boy who can fly a magic carpet
- Amy's full name
- name of the human in murder drones
- cookie run _______
- ____'s Day Out
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- going insane in the circus
- My little pony character
- abandoned or deserted
- _____'s world
- Bluey's sister
- Luigi's brother
- sad and pensive feeling
15 Clues: rock synonym • _____'s world • Bluey's sister • ____'s Day Out • Luigi's brother • Amy's full name • cookie run _______ • dog breed (2 words) • abandoned or deserted • sad and pensive feeling • My little pony character • going insane in the circus • a boy who can fly a magic carpet • name of the human in murder drones • blood of the gods in Greek mythology
