greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
Welcome Back Review 2024-01-02
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- Wife of Zeus
- Greece is a ___________ because it is surrounded on three sides by water
- Length (# of years) of a term for a U.S. President
- Greek god of the sea
- The term for a half man, half god like Achilles
- Island destroyed by Thera’s volcanic eruption, ash and tsunami
- He swallowed his own children except for Zeus who was hidden by his mother
- Sea named after a King who fell to his death after his son failed to change the color of his sails
- 1st seafaring civilization of the Mediterranean World
- He wrote the poem about the Trojan War and its’ hero
- This product was traded by the Minoans and Mycenaeans (2wds.)
- Gov. type where one person holds power
- According to Mythology, the city of Athens was named after this Goddess
- In the year ______ BC, Athens became a democratic government (2wds)
- The Goddess of ________, Eris, caused a fight amongst the goddesses of Mt. Olympus.
- U.S. type of Democracy
- He came up with the idea that helped the Mycenaeans win the Trojan War
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- Who did Zeus choose to judge the fairest of them all contest between the Olympian goddesses?
- Greek god of metalworking
- Part of a Greek city state known as the high hill
- God that helped guide Paris’ arrow that killed the great Achilles
- Athenian type of Democracy
- This myth explained the downfall of the Minoans. (4wds)
- Man credited with replacing the aristocracy with a democratic government
- According to mythology, this Goddess was born as a result of Zeus’ headache
- Island “kicked” by the boot of Italy
- Greek Goddess of wine, vine, celebration
- Part of a Greek city state known as the marketplace
- Greek name for a city state
- Gov. type in which a few people (usually rich landowners) hold power
- Greek Goddess of Agriculture
31 Clues: Wife of Zeus • Greek god of the sea • U.S. type of Democracy • Greek god of metalworking • Athenian type of Democracy • Greek name for a city state • Greek Goddess of Agriculture • Island “kicked” by the boot of Italy • Gov. type where one person holds power • Greek Goddess of wine, vine, celebration • The term for a half man, half god like Achilles • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2019-02-25
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- / a ruler of Ancient Egypt
- / three monstrous sisters (Stheno, Euryale, Medusa) who have hair of living, venomous snakes
- / a phrase that uses the word “like” or “as” to describe two words that are being compared
- / a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single point at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense
- / the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu
- / words that have the same meaning
- / father of Rama
- / the Egyptian sun god and god of order
- / a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
- / the Greek god of death and riches; the king of the Underworld
- / written works (such as plays, poems and novels) that are considered very good and have lasting importance
- / a period equal to 1000 years
- / the Egyptian God of funerals and death
- / Egyptian god of the Underworld
- / the third god in the Hindu triumvirate; known as the destroyer in Hindu mythology
- / the Egyptian god of evil
- / the goddess nymph of the mythical island of Ogygia
- / use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to
- / the Greek god of the wild
- / a stone coffin that is usually decorated with sculpture and inscriptions
- / fell in love with his reflection in a pool; couldn’t leave and died there
- / Norse god of mischief, magic and artifice
- / a relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally written in prose form, and which is typically published as a book
- / a figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstraction is endowed with human qualities or abilities
- / Greek goddess of the earth
- / the things said between two or more character in a movie
- / the actor taking the part of a second importance
- / Norse goddess of marriage and motherhood; wife of Odin
- / the Greek personification of death
- / wife of Rama; was abducted by Ravana
- / Greek god of communication and travelers
- / a boy given to Okonkwo by a neighboring village
- / the Greek goddess of wisdom
- / Norse god of thunder
- / the Greek queen of the Underworld; Greek goddess of spring
- / cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others
- / goddess of magic and CROSSWORDS
- / the Titan who created humans and gifted them with fire stolen from Mount Olympus
- / part of a sentence that expresses action, occurrence or a state of being
- / the Greek goddess of nature and hunting
- / is the second god in the Hindu triumvirate (or Trimurti); known as the preserver in Hindu mythology
- / Greek goddess of agriculture
- / the only one of Ekwefi’s ten children to survive past infancy
- / Okonkwo’s oldest son
- / the world creator according to Hindu mythology
- / the Norse “World Tree”
- / the best fighter of the Greeks who besieged Troy: had only his heel as his weak spot
- / the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular group or society
- / the set of rules that explain how words are used in a language
- / use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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- / an influential clan leader in Umuofia; father of Ezinma and Nwoye
- / Norse goddess of love; Frey’s twin sister
- / a short piece of writing that tells a person’s thoughts or opinions about a subject
- / one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahābhārata
- / the Greek god of the sea
- / not enough; not good enough
- / having no plan, order or direction
- / words that have different meanings
- / Norse god of vigilance and guardian of the B ifrost
- / distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
- / using both hands with equal dexterity
- / the Egyptian goddess of magic; wife of Osiris and mother of Horus
- / a written set of questions that are given to people
- / the use of words that begin with the consonant same sound near one another
- / having a tendency to eat very large amounts of food
- / the Greek god of the sun, healing, music and poetry
- /Greek god of wine and revelry
- / the Greek god of fire and blacksmiths
- / destroy utterly; obliterate.
- / the Egyptian crocodile god
- / a local official who has some of the powers of a judge
- / a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
- / a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes
- / was a Titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity after the Titanomachy
- / a set of ideas that are taught to be true
- / the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect
- / the writing system of Ancient Egypt
- / the Day of Judgement according to Norse mythology
- / the Egyptian god of knowledge
- / the “all father” and king of the Norse gods
- / the Egyptian god of war
- / a paradise for warriors of Odin
- / site of the Trojan War
- / a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate
- / the demon king and the villain of the epic Ramayana
- / Norse god of spring and summer
- / Titan Lord of fate, harvest, justice and time
- / the strongest of all mortals; completed the Twelve Labors
- / the Egyptian goddess of cats
- / the rainbow bridge leading to Asgard from Midgard
- / a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers, typically actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience
- / the Greek goddess of marriage
- / a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse
- / a long speech given by a character (usually internal thoughts)
- / a weaver who claimed to have skills superior than Athena’s; angered the goddess, who destroyed her loom; hung herself but was brought back to life by Athena as a spider
- / the hammer of Thor
- / the Egyptian lion goddes
- / a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show that that they are similar
- / Greek god of the sky and king of the gods
- / a person who sues another of a crime in a court of law
100 Clues: / father of Rama • / the hammer of Thor • / Norse god of thunder • / Okonkwo’s oldest son • / site of the Trojan War • / the Norse “World Tree” • / the Egyptian god of war • / a ruler of Ancient Egypt • / the Greek god of the sea • / the Egyptian god of evil • / the Egyptian lion goddes • / the Greek god of the wild • / the Egyptian crocodile god • / Greek goddess of the earth • ...
mythical creature 2024-12-14
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- A spirit who wails to foretell death in Irish folklore.
- A creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat.
- A creature from Latin American folklore, said to drain the blood of livestock.
- A large, often brutish creature from Norse mythology.
- A female spirit or deity associated with nature, especially water.
- A creature with the head and torso of a woman and the body of a bird.
- A legendary reptilian creature, often breathing fire.
- A giant bird of Native American mythology, said to create thunder.
- A fox spirit with magical powers, often from Japanese folklore.
- A mysterious creature said to live in a Scottish lake.
- A shape-shifting water spirit, often appearing as a horse.
- A half-human, half-horse creature.
- A mythical creature from Australian Aboriginal mythology, often said to live in swamps.
- A reptilian creature whose gaze can turn people to stone.
- A monster whose gaze turns people to stone, often depicted with snakes for hair.
- A malevolent, cannibalistic spirit from Native American folklore.
- A legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.
- A large ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains.
- A seal that can transform into a human when shedding its skin.
- A small, mischievous fairy in Irish folklore, often associated with gold.
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- A giant sea monster, often depicted as a giant squid or octopus.
- Another name for the Bigfoot, a large humanoid creature.
- A creature that survives by consuming the blood of the living.
- A half-man, half-bull creature that lived in a labyrinth.
- A creature that feeds on human flesh, often associated with graveyards.
- A sea creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.
- A multi-headed serpent-like creature from Greek mythology.
- A large, grotesque humanoid creature, often depicted as malevolent.
- A horse-like creature with a single spiral horn on its forehead.
- A three-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld.
- A creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and a serpent for a tail.
- A bird-like creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted with a long nose.
- A creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a dragon, and a human-like head.
- A bird that is reborn from its ashes after dying.
- A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology.
- A supernatural spirit, often depicted as a genie, from Arabian folklore.
- A creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
- A human who transforms into a wolf, typically during a full moon.
- A fictional creature described in Lewis Carroll’s "Through the Looking-Glass."
39 Clues: A half-human, half-horse creature. • A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology. • A bird that is reborn from its ashes after dying. • A large, often brutish creature from Norse mythology. • A legendary reptilian creature, often breathing fire. • A mysterious creature said to live in a Scottish lake. • A spirit who wails to foretell death in Irish folklore. • ...
History Cards 2022-02-04
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- _________, and Ascension)
- (_________ of God) people that God called to send messages
- (Greece colonized, _________ begins)
- (Greece _________, democracy begins)
- (the second history card we studied)
- study of myths (Greek _________)
- (_________, Resurrection, and Ascension)
- The Phonecians' greatest contribution to civilization
- (Pericles and the Peloponnesian War)
- (Nehemiah and the _________ return)
- (_________ advances in Rome)
- (The Phonecian _________)
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- The _________ civilization, thank goodness for their alphabet
- (_________ and the Jewish return)
- (Constantine and the _________ of Milan)
- (worldwide sporting event that happens every four years)
- (Council of _________)
- lover of wisdom
- (_________ of Julius Caesar)
- (Rome burns, Nero _________ Christians)
- (Crucifixion, Resurrection, and _________)
- (_________ of Nicaea)
- (_________ of Christ)
23 Clues: lover of wisdom • (_________ of Nicaea) • (_________ of Christ) • (Council of _________) • _________, and Ascension) • (The Phonecian _________) • (_________ of Julius Caesar) • (_________ advances in Rome) • study of myths (Greek _________) • (_________ and the Jewish return) • (Nehemiah and the _________ return) • (Greece colonized, _________ begins) • ...
about tabbi 2024-02-15
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- the friend ive had since fourth grade
- our favorite thing to make together
- jewelry i wear
- my favorite old movie
- my dads name
- the best type of mythology
- my favorite animal
- my favorite season
- my boyfriend
- my hair type
- my favorite color
- my favorite holiday
- my natural hair color
- my moms name
- the bigger pup
- fat cats name
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- the tiny picky pup
- my favorite restaurant
- my favorite flower
- little baby cats name
- my summer job this year
- my middle name
- my favorite disney princess
- my favorite seafood
- my brain...
25 Clues: my brain... • my dads name • my boyfriend • my hair type • my moms name • fat cats name • jewelry i wear • my middle name • the bigger pup • my favorite color • the tiny picky pup • my favorite flower • my favorite animal • my favorite season • my favorite seafood • my favorite holiday • little baby cats name • my favorite old movie • my natural hair color • my favorite restaurant • my summer job this year • ...
The last Olympian 2024-02-29
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- The building that you go through to get to Olympus
- Nico's dad
- The lord of the Titans
- The main daughter of Athena
- The main child of Ares
- Percy _______
- Percy's godly father
- Percy's mom
- The titan attacking Olympus
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- Percy's satyr friend
- infernal regions of ancient Greek mythology
- The trainer of the halfblods
- the god of the wild
- The camp the hhalf bloodsgo to
- The child of a god and a mortal
- Nico's dead sister
- The author of the Percy Jackson series
- The main child of hephestus
- The river Pery bathes in to get the curse of Achilles
- Percy's mom's boyfriend
20 Clues: Nico's dad • Percy's mom • Percy _______ • Nico's dead sister • the god of the wild • Percy's satyr friend • Percy's godly father • The lord of the Titans • The main child of Ares • Percy's mom's boyfriend • The main daughter of Athena • The main child of hephestus • The titan attacking Olympus • The trainer of the halfblods • The camp the hhalf bloodsgo to • The child of a god and a mortal • ...
Aditi crossword puzzle 2026-01-23
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- by way of
- slowly taking over an area
- relentlessly begging
- to spend time wastefully
- nice candy or alcohol
- a pair of two words that are opposites
- annoying someone
- clever skill or ability
- confused or puzzled
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- tree like
- country who has people of common identity
- waiting till last second
- super dry
- hook and yarn
- to hang loosely
- chemical reaction or eating piece by piece
- a brick made from natural material
- a hundred eye monster of Greek mythology
- back of the neck
- when two or more substances are mixed together
- a word for multiplication sign
21 Clues: tree like • by way of • super dry • hook and yarn • to hang loosely • annoying someone • back of the neck • confused or puzzled • relentlessly begging • nice candy or alcohol • clever skill or ability • waiting till last second • to spend time wastefully • slowly taking over an area • a word for multiplication sign • a brick made from natural material • a pair of two words that are opposites • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-26
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- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- Underworld, the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
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- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- Bolt, The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- The mother of all monsters.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The mother of all monsters. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-27
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- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
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- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- The mother of all monsters.
- the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The mother of all monsters. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • the place where bad people go when they die in the myths. • ...
greek mythology nancy 801 2017-11-15
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- messenger of the Olympic gods
- sweet nectar
- son of Zeus
- love and beauty
- universe came into existence
- war and wisdom
- lets party dudes
- son of god
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- Cadmus was the first Greek hero
- cycle of life and death
- goddess of personified victory
- stone and monster
- blacksmith
- god of the under world
- Trojan war
- greatest Greek hero and slayer of monsters before the days of Heracles
- god of the sea
17 Clues: blacksmith • Trojan war • son of god • son of Zeus • sweet nectar • war and wisdom • god of the sea • love and beauty • lets party dudes • stone and monster • god of the under world • cycle of life and death • universe came into existence • messenger of the Olympic gods • goddess of personified victory • Cadmus was the first Greek hero • ...
Greek Word Parts 2023-09-06
10 Clues: An ? orbited near Mars • An ? indicates a footnote • Zeus was a god in Greek ? • The computer contains a ? • A dictionary has a word's ? • We studied the ? of city life • The disease was caused by a ? • Some articles are stored on ? • The earthquake was a serious ? • The scientist studied desert ?
merchant of venice 2023-01-16
10 Clues: the greek hero • god of the sun • goddess of virginity • 2 faced god of doors • the voice of the gods • old and wise green general • demigod with insane strength • prophetess in roman mythology • to see the future/desitiny of a man • the despised jews are decendents of
Posted Vocab 2026-01-16
10 Clues: required • Area with nothing • To think about something • Something with many faces • Correspondence between organs • Something done to hurt someone • Someone who provokes something • An activity done in a quiet way • Someone who fights for an opinion • One of the three snake sisters in Greek mythology
Greece 2016-09-06
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- He was the god of music, and he is often depicted playing a golden lyre
- were owned by other people, and had to work for their owners
- were free resident aliens who lived permanently in the city
- the god of the sea and protector of all aquatic features
- was the main cereal crop for the ancient Greek farmers
- ________(469/470-399 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and is considered the father of western philosophy.(teacher of plato)
- the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who ruled as king of the gods of Mount Olympus.
- became a central aspect of Greek culture and in many ways were the most important factor uniting the Greeks
- was a philosopher in Classical Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens
- is the wife and one of three sisters of Zeus in the Olympian pantheon of Greek mythology and religion.
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings such as the colonnaded Parthenon temple.
- is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape.
- a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development
- the lower class in the athenian society
- King of Macedonia and Conqueror of the Persian Empire
- Greek God of the Dead and King of the Underworld
- the Greek god of war
- the belief in or worship of more than one god.
- Throwing the __________ was one of the five events of the pentathlon
- a prominent city-state in ancient Greece. In antiquity the city-state was known as Lacedaemon
- The most ornate of the three main orders of classical Greek architecture, characterized by a slender fluted column having an ornate flared capital decorated with acanthus leaves.
- In Greek mythology,_______of Troy was the most beautiful woman in the world. A daughter of the god Zeus
- the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced
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- the center (literally navel) of the world.
- (city-state) consisted of a city and its surrounding plains and valleys
- the god of fertility and wine, later considered a patron of the arts
- cruel and oppressive government or rule.
- is the goddess of the harvest and agriculture, who presided over grains and the fertility of the earth.
- the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation
- the capital of Greece
- where the ancient Greeks could buy cloth and clothes in, the marketplace.
- a member of the ruling class of ancient Laconia; a Spartan citizen
- Democritus was an influential Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe.
- The Classical Period, from around 500 to 300 BC, has given us the great monuments, art, philosophy, architecture and literature which are the building blocks of our own civilization.
- part of the Mediterranean triad and typically made into oil
- is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people.
- “Citius, __________, Fortius” (Latin: “Faster, Higher, Braver”)
- era when there was a spread of Greek ideas and culture from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia
- a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena
- Greek God of Trade, Eloquence and Messenger of the Gods.
- an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere.
- accompaniment to the bread
- class of unfree peasants in Spartan society
- knowledge of writing was lost and most people lived in isolated villages
- was the goddess of chastity, virginity, the hunt, the moon, and the natural environment.
- he Greek god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals,metallurgy,fire and volcanoes.
- is most easily recognized by the simple circular capitals at the top of columns.
- These columns are the thinnest and smallest columns out of the three canonic orders, it is characterized by the use of volutes.
49 Clues: the Greek god of war • the capital of Greece • accompaniment to the bread • the lower class in the athenian society • cruel and oppressive government or rule. • the center (literally navel) of the world. • class of unfree peasants in Spartan society • the belief in or worship of more than one god. • Greek God of the Dead and King of the Underworld • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-26
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- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- The mother of all monsters.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
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- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- Underworld, the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- Bolt, The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The mother of all monsters. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-27
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- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
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- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- The mother of all monsters.
- A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The mother of all monsters. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • the place where bad people go when they die in the myths. • ...
greek mythology god names 2022-10-15
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- Her symbol is the scythe and an ear of wheat
- Her sacred animal is the cuckoo bird
- Primordial earth goddess
- He wiped his nose on Athena's handkerchief
- His symbol of power is a black helmet
- Night goddess
- She turned down marrying Apollo and Poseidon
- Goes by the name of earth shaker and storm bringer
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- Second moon goddess
- Ocean titan
- The daughter of a Titaness and Zeus
- Olympian who wasn't descended from Kronos and Rhea
- The wing footed messenger god
- Father of Phobos and Demos
- His Roman name is Bacchus
- His first name is Phoebus
- Youngest child of Kronos and Rhea
17 Clues: Ocean titan • Night goddess • Second moon goddess • Primordial earth goddess • His Roman name is Bacchus • His first name is Phoebus • Father of Phobos and Demos • The wing footed messenger god • Youngest child of Kronos and Rhea • The daughter of a Titaness and Zeus • Her sacred animal is the cuckoo bird • His symbol of power is a black helmet • ...
Random Crossword puzzle 2024-11-14
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- [Pop Culture] The first viral social media platform that is considered as the precursor to modern platforms such as Twitter and Instagram?
- [Astronomy] What was the name of the first space telescope to capture clear, high-resolution images of space without the distortion of Earth's atmosphere?
- [Geography] What is the only US state that is Triple Landlocked?
- [History] What lively celebration, famous for its parades and masquerade balls, takes place in New Orleans and other parts of the world, marking the start of Lent in the Christian calendar?
- [Geography] What is the only Country in the world to have a non-rectangular flag?
- [Geography] Volcano's can be classified as being in one of three different states: Active, Extinct, or ___?
- [History] Which system of racial segregation and discrimination, implemented in South Africa from 1948 to 1994, legally enforced the separation of races and limited the rights of non-white South Africans?
- [History] What form of decorative writing, often considered an art, involves the creation of stylized letters using pens, brushes, or other tools?
- [Weather] What is created during a lightning strike, as the extreme heat causes the air to ionize and generate a glowing, electrically conductive form of gas?
- [Government] This is the only country in the world to officially have 3 capitals.
- [Weather] The Earths atmosphere is composed of 5 different layers, with the Exosphere being the highest and final layer. What is the first layer called?
- [History] This man is the namesake of a Social Phenomenon that is described as a type of false memory that occurs when many different people incorrectly remember the same thing.
- [Pop Culture] Which Olympic sport, introduced in the Sydney 2000 Games, challenges athletes to complete a race that includes swimming, cycling, and running in succession?
- [Geography] This Mausoleum is made of white marble and is considered the most defining piece of architect in the country of India.
- [Animals] What animal is the most illegally poached and trafficked in the world due to urban legends and consumption?
- [Animals] When a swarm of grasshoppers congregate, their behavior changes to be more aggressive and they begin to physically change as well. This change causes to Grasshoppers to be known as?
- [Mythology] In Arthurian legend, what is the name of the blade from which King Arthur drew from the stone?
- [Weather] What logarithmic unit of measurement is used when measuring the size of an earthquake?
- [Pop Culture] What is the most listened to song of all time when views are aggregated across multiple platforms (Youtube, Spotify, etc)?
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- [Astronomy] What is the term for the process that occurs when a star collapses and explodes, releasing an enormous amount of energy?
- [Government] What currency is considered the official currency for the most countries in the world?
- [Astronomy] When it comes to the 12 Zodiac Constellations, which is the only one named after an inanimate object?
- [Government] There are six branches of the US military, with the newest branch being established in 2019. What is the newest branch called?
- [Pop Culture] Which classic video game introduced the first protagonist to have a name?
- [Pop Culture] What TV series on Netflix is the most watched by total hours spent?
- [Mythology] In Greek Mythology, King Minos of Crete designed The Labyrinth in order to hide away this Greek monster.
- [Geography] The asteroid that caused the mass extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs landed on a peninsula known as the ___?
- [Animals] Only 4 species of animals have earned military medals due to service in war, these include the: Cat, Dog, Horse, and ____?
- [Government] what is it called when a countries economy significantly declines for more than two quarters straight?
- [Animals] A type of reproduction found in certain species of Reptiles, sharks, and bees in which an embryo develops without the need of a fertilized egg and is often described as a 'Virgin Birth'?
- [Weather] When storm system winds exceed 74 MPH, depending on the location on earth, this is known as a Hurricane, Cyclone, or a ____?
- [Astronomy] What is the largest moon of Saturn, which has a thick atmosphere and is considered one of the most Earth-like moons in the solar system?
- [Astronomy] Which physicist is known for developing the theory of general relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of gravity and cosmology?
- [Weather] what scientific instrument is used to measure air pressure in a certain environment?
- [Mythology] In Norse mythology, where do the bravest of warriors go after death to feast and fight until summoned for war?
- [History] What was the first disease in human history to be successfully eradicated by vaccines?
- [Mythology] In Japanese Shinto and Greek Mythology, recently dead souls have to cross a river to reach the afterlife. In Greek the river called the Styx, in Shinto it is called the___?
- [Mythology] In Egyptian mythology, this ancient paper-like material was considered holy and used in sacred rituals as well as used to write hieroglyphics on.
- [Government] In the US there are 3 main types of retirement plans. Pension and 401ks are two of them, what is the third (Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, and qualified withdrawals in retirement are tax-free)?
- [Animals]This is a maintenance behavior found in birds that involves the use of the beak to position feathers, interlock feather barbules that have become separated, clean plumage, and keep parasites in check.
40 Clues: [Geography] What is the only US state that is Triple Landlocked? • [Pop Culture] What TV series on Netflix is the most watched by total hours spent? • [Geography] What is the only Country in the world to have a non-rectangular flag? • [Government] This is the only country in the world to officially have 3 capitals. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-27
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- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
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- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- The mother of all monsters.
- the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The mother of all monsters. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • the place where bad people go when they die in the myths. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-27
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- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
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- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- The mother of all monsters.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The mother of all monsters. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • the place where bad people go when they die in the myths. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-26
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- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- The mother of all monsters.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- Underworld, the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
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- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- Bolt, The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The mother of all monsters. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-26
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- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- Bolt, The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
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- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- Underworld, the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- The mother of all monsters.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The mother of all monsters. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal. • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-26
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- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
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- Half man, Half Bull.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- The mother of all monsters.
- Bolt, The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
- Underworld, the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The mother of all monsters. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Blood, A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal. • ...
Olympus Daily Greek Mythology 2019-11-12
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- God of healing, medicine and archery, and of music and poetry.
- God of wine
- Half man half bull
- Goddess of love, beauty and desire
- A hideous woman with snakes as hair
- God of lightning
- Messenger of the gods
- God of war
- Son of Poseidon
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- Everything he touched turned gold
- God of the sea
- Half human half goat
- Home of the Gods
- First Gods
- God of the underworld
- Goddess of wisdom
- Titan of time
17 Clues: First Gods • God of war • God of wine • Titan of time • God of the sea • Son of Poseidon • Home of the Gods • God of lightning • Goddess of wisdom • Half man half bull • Half human half goat • God of the underworld • Messenger of the gods • Everything he touched turned gold • Goddess of love, beauty and desire • A hideous woman with snakes as hair • ...
Crossword Battles - Unit 3 - Ancient Greece 2023-10-22
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- recognized as a god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more
- the god of the dead and the king of the underworld, with which his name became synonymous
- Greek god of war and courage / one of the Twelve Olympians and the son of Zeus and Hera
- an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and handicraft who was later syncretized with the Roman goddess Minerva / was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens
- culture that represents the fusion of the ancient Greek world with Mesopotamia, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures after Alexander's conquests
- kingdom located in the north of Greece / home to Philip II and his son, Alexander / known for its military might
- tutored by Aristotle / king of Macedon / created an empire that stretched from Macedon to Egypt and from Greece to part of India
- one of the most dominant of all the Greek city-states / most remembered for its athletic and militaristic values / controlled the Peloponnese and forced fellow Greeks to work as agricultural laborers called helots
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- city where democracy was invented / largest and most influential of the Greek city-states / named after the Greek goddess of wisdom
- empire that invaded Greece in a series of conflicts from 499 to 449 BCE / this empire was later conquered by Alexander the Great
- epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus trying to get home after the Trojan War
- pertaining to Greece and to Greek culture
- Homer's epic poem about the Trojan War and the wrath of the Greek hero Achilles
- the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods on Mount Olympus
- Greek poet credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey - two epic poems that are the foundational works of Greek literature
- legendary conflict between the early Greeks and the people of Troy in western Anatolia / one of the most important events in Greek mythology and narrated through many works of Greek literature - most notably Homer's Iliad
16 Clues: pertaining to Greece and to Greek culture • Homer's epic poem about the Trojan War and the wrath of the Greek hero Achilles • epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus trying to get home after the Trojan War • Greek god of war and courage / one of the Twelve Olympians and the son of Zeus and Hera • ...
Booth Number Four 2026-03-13
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- Husband of an adulteress
- A compulsive infatuation
- Split into groups that disagree
- Practice of ending a life to eliminate suffering
- One fleeing, as from the law
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- Widely known; infamous
- Strong impulse to travel
- Fellow members of a group
- Religion where one is "born again"
- Number of Gorgons in Greek mythology
- An Israeli collective community
11 Clues: Widely known; infamous • Husband of an adulteress • Strong impulse to travel • A compulsive infatuation • Fellow members of a group • One fleeing, as from the law • Split into groups that disagree • An Israeli collective community • Religion where one is "born again" • Number of Gorgons in Greek mythology • Practice of ending a life to eliminate suffering
Fall of Icarus 2022-01-28
9 Clues: young boy • in the sky • greek sun god • smart engineer • flying thing with feathers • really hot ball in the sky • city used in mythology a lot • the feeling to do something you want • thing that helps the flying thing fly
Greece II 2013-10-10
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- question Greek philosophers began to ask upsetting many that believed in polytheism
- the games to honor Zeus and the Gods happen how many years apart
- empire Greeks go to war with when expand colonies along Aegean Sea
- sports teams getting their mascot names from the Greeks show how they impact our popular...
- the culture spread by Alexander the Great
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- Ancient Greeks used these about their gods to explain events in the natural world
- games created by Greeks to honor Zeus and the Gods
- the most important thing to Alexander the Great was expanding his...
- which person named cities Alexandria in every place he conquored to spread Greek culture and ideas
- many English words and expressions come from Greek...
- two battles in which the Greeks cleverly defeated Xerxes were Marathon and ...
- in Ancient Greek education, they were not concerned about teaching...
12 Clues: the culture spread by Alexander the Great • games created by Greeks to honor Zeus and the Gods • many English words and expressions come from Greek... • the games to honor Zeus and the Gods happen how many years apart • empire Greeks go to war with when expand colonies along Aegean Sea • the most important thing to Alexander the Great was expanding his... • ...
Ancient Greece 2024-12-17
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- logical guess.
- hereditary class of rulers, Greek for “rule by the best people”.
- government in which citizens take part directly in the day-to-day affairs of government.
- person who pays rent, either in money or crops, to grow crops on another person’s land.
- in ancient Greece, an athletic competition held every 4 years in honor of Zeus.
- legal member of a country or city-state.
- man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta.
- Greek victory over the Persian Navy during the Second Persian War.
- Greek city-state
- school of philosophy founded by Plato
- ownership and control of other people as property
- foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan.
- the civilization of the Ancient Greeks and Romans.
- military alliance led by Sparta.
- unjust use of power, or in ancient Greece a government run by a strong ruler.
- In ancient Greek drama, a group of people who commented on the action of a play and advised the characters.
- the form of Greek culture that emerges after Alexander’s conquests
- Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit.
- military housing.
- collection of myths or stories that people tell about their gods and heroes.
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- military alliance led by Athens.
- 18 foot long Macedonian pike.
- oath taken by medical students swearing to practice medicine in an ethical way.
- membership in a state or community, which gives a person civil and political and obligations.
- democracy in which people elect representatives to make the nation’s laws.
- worship of many gods or deities.
- Greek victory over the Persian Army that ended the First Persian War.
- art and practice of government.
- poetic songs.
- form of teaching in which the teacher asks students question after question to force them to think more clearly.
- society organized for the purpose of waging war.
- “high city” in Greek, the upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city’s defenses were located.
- form of government in which citizens hold political power.
- Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer in Sparta.
- government in which a small group of people rule.
35 Clues: poetic songs. • logical guess. • Greek city-state • military housing. • 18 foot long Macedonian pike. • art and practice of government. • military alliance led by Athens. • worship of many gods or deities. • military alliance led by Sparta. • school of philosophy founded by Plato • legal member of a country or city-state. • society organized for the purpose of waging war. • ...
Digital media literacy 2023-09-14
8 Clues: flying lizard • the dark knight • weakest of the angels • the strongest Pokémon • the Greek god of death • native American zombie • who lives in a pineapple • the world serpent from Norse mythology
merchant of venice 2023-01-16
10 Clues: the greek hero • god of the sun • goddess of virginity • 2 faced god of doors • the voice of the gods • old and wise green general • demigod with insane strength • prophetess in roman mythology • to see the future/desitiny of a man • the despised jews are decendents of
Percy Jackson 2026-01-27
10 Clues: percy jacksons dad • Poseidon's brother • Percys best friend • half goat half human • Percy jackson's enemy • the gods of percy jackson • the tallest mountain in greece • the main character in the book • the mythical beast that percy has to fight • the place where the dead go in greek mythology
Choice Board Homework 2025-01-14
9 Clues: Honesty • To match • An act of mercy • To put an end to • Impossible to repair • Something causing harm • Being friendly and easygoing • A tragic queen in Greek mythology • A person who doesn't share the same religious beliefs as the speaker
A Bobby Dazzler 2026-02-06
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- Signora?
- Famous Harlow defenestrator
- This vegetable brings luck if touched in Greece
- A man WITHOUT a spade on his head?
- Mici Mouse's alternative name
- Verb: admiration and devotion to you
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- Pub?
- God of the Sea in Ancient Greek Mythology
- Didn't they play for them in the 90's?
- Your tiny desk friend
- French, in relation to chips for example
- Jamie XX exclaims
- Rob's favourite carbohydrate
- F1 Driver first name, also mango
14 Clues: Pub? • Signora? • Jamie XX exclaims • Your tiny desk friend • Famous Harlow defenestrator • Rob's favourite carbohydrate • Mici Mouse's alternative name • F1 Driver first name, also mango • A man WITHOUT a spade on his head? • Verb: admiration and devotion to you • Didn't they play for them in the 90's? • French, in relation to chips for example • ...
Valentine’s Crossword 2026-02-13
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- Madagascar’s ring-tailed lemur king
- First name in a famous Beatles song
- Garden City of New Zealand
- Titan associated with the moon in Greek mythology
- Royal Navy lieutenant linked to HMS Erebus
- Bird known for aerial agility
- Colour of envy
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- Midsommer month in the Northern Hemisphere
- Time for mistletoe and carols
- Woodstock’s best friend
- Traditional fare on Shrove Tuesday
- Young George, affectionately
- Fading light after sunset
- ‘War of the ____’ (English civil conflict)
14 Clues: Colour of envy • Woodstock’s best friend • Fading light after sunset • Garden City of New Zealand • Young George, affectionately • Time for mistletoe and carols • Bird known for aerial agility • Traditional fare on Shrove Tuesday • Madagascar’s ring-tailed lemur king • First name in a famous Beatles song • Midsommer month in the Northern Hemisphere • ...
Marigolds Crossword Puzzle 2024-01-22
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- revenge
- inconsistency; lack of agreement or harmony
- small bed or cot
- deep feelings of guilt and repentance
- frightened
- in Greek and Roman mythology, spirits who pursue people who have committed crimes, sometimes driving them mad
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- the writer is comparing her many feelings to a skein, or long coiled piece of many colored yarn
- powerless; helpless
- not explainable or understandable
- seemingly; apparently
- not generous
- clearness
- calm indifference to pleasure or pain
- vague, shapeless
14 Clues: revenge • clearness • frightened • not generous • small bed or cot • vague, shapeless • powerless; helpless • seemingly; apparently • not explainable or understandable • calm indifference to pleasure or pain • deep feelings of guilt and repentance • inconsistency; lack of agreement or harmony • ...
Renaissance Art 2024-02-20
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- Meaning of Renaissance
- painting on wet plaster
- painted the Mona Lisa
- "smoky"
- artists painted on wet _________ on walls
- Study of the human body
- Medieval artisits painted scenes from this
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- the style of Renaissance Art
- type of panel that cracked easily
- creates depth in a painting
- Renaissance artists painted on this
- paint was mixed with this
- Greek and Roman _________ inspired a lot of Renaissance art
- paint made from owder mixed in egg yolk
14 Clues: "smoky" • painted the Mona Lisa • Meaning of Renaissance • painting on wet plaster • Study of the human body • paint was mixed with this • creates depth in a painting • the style of Renaissance Art • type of panel that cracked easily • Renaissance artists painted on this • paint made from owder mixed in egg yolk • artists painted on wet _________ on walls • ...
Ancient Greece 2025-02-27
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- a way of doing something
- priest acting as a medium
- he made pythagoream for math
- a mountain in greek mythology
- of teaching to let people see for themselves
- set of three plays
- Moral principles that govern a person behavior
- wrote history of persian wars
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- a great athenian play writer
- athenian drama list
- greatest historian of the ancient world
- study of nature
- religious solemn ceremony
- located on the side of mount Parnassus
14 Clues: study of nature • set of three plays • athenian drama list • a way of doing something • priest acting as a medium • religious solemn ceremony • a great athenian play writer • he made pythagoream for math • a mountain in greek mythology • wrote history of persian wars • located on the side of mount Parnassus • greatest historian of the ancient world • ...
Mythology & Ovid Terms Review 2024-09-03
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- the Icarus myth can help audiences learn this
- the king of the gods
- A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events
- one possible purpose of a myth
- Icarus’ father
- myths are important in defining a culture's what (who are they)
- all the gods of a people or religion collectively
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- where Daedalus and Icarus are banished to
- where the main gods/goddesses in the Greek pantheon live
- the natural element that led to Icarus' downfall
- a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol in literature, art, or mythology
- considered one of the most important Roman writers; recorded the Icarus myth among others
- the job of Icarus’ father
- Icarus' biggest character flaw
14 Clues: Icarus’ father • the king of the gods • the job of Icarus’ father • one possible purpose of a myth • Icarus' biggest character flaw • where Daedalus and Icarus are banished to • the Icarus myth can help audiences learn this • the natural element that led to Icarus' downfall • all the gods of a people or religion collectively • ...
Valentine's Day 2026-02-12
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- Irish couples traditionally gift these for engagements, weddings, and Valentines Day, making them a meaningful alternative or addition to standard gifts.
- Who was Named Eros in Greek Mythology
- Activity that increases people's heart rate to at least 110 beats per minute.
- Invented by Alexander Graham Bell and patented on Valentine's Day.
- US State that produces the most red roses
- Color of the rose you send to a friend on Valentine's Day.
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- X's and O's at the end of a message stand for this (3words)
- Brain chemical known as the "love hormone"
- Gangster that orchestrated the St. Valentine's Day massacre (2words)
- Hindi word for love
- Irish word for love
- Father of Cupid in Roman mythology
- country that produces the most red roses
- Most common phrase used on Valentine's Day (3 words)
14 Clues: Hindi word for love • Irish word for love • Father of Cupid in Roman mythology • Who was Named Eros in Greek Mythology • country that produces the most red roses • US State that produces the most red roses • Brain chemical known as the "love hormone" • Most common phrase used on Valentine's Day (3 words) • Color of the rose you send to a friend on Valentine's Day. • ...
Random Trivia 2025-01-13
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- In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
- What is the most populous country on Earth?
- What biological order do frogs belong to?
- Nori, the popular sushi ingredient, is a type of what?
- What is the French word for cheese?
- What is considered the largest dog breed?
- Where was the Great Library in ancient Egypt?
- What does a camel store in its hump?
- Which type of eater is a Rhino?
- Which planet in our solar system has the longest day?
- What is the largest island in the world?
- Finish the name of this Egyptian landmark: _______ Pyramid of Giza
- What arboreal marsupial is known for sleeping the vast majority of the day?
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- Pickles start out as which vegetable?
- What color is chlorophyll?
- Which country did Ikea originate in?
- In which language does "konnichiwa" mean "hello"?
- What is the largest country in the world?
- David Bowie starred in which 1980s cult classic?
- Which continent is the largest?
- What is the longest bone in the human body?
- How many toes do cats have on their back paws?
- What fish is used to make calamari?
- How many strings does a ukulele have?
- From which direction does the sun rise?
- If an angle is wider than 90 degrees, what is it called?
- In Greek mythology, who was the god of the sea?
- What do you call a baby owl?
- What is the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise?
- What animal is the Geico mascot?
30 Clues: What color is chlorophyll? • What do you call a baby owl? • Which continent is the largest? • Which type of eater is a Rhino? • What animal is the Geico mascot? • What is the French word for cheese? • What fish is used to make calamari? • Which country did Ikea originate in? • What does a camel store in its hump? • Pickles start out as which vegetable? • ...
Test Your Knowledge Crossword 2025-10-23
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- Term used when someone scores three goals in a soccer game
- Philosopher who taught Aristotle
- Animal symbol of wisdom in Greek Mythology
- How many years between each Olympic Games
- Longest river in South America
- Band known for the song "Bohemian Rhapsody"
- Continent with the most countries
- Superhero with vibranium shield
- In Greek mythology, this king could turn everything into gold with just a touch
- Lifestyle avoiding waste and excess
- Fear of missing out
- Instrument used to view distant stars and sometimes planets
- Type of rock formed by cooled lava
- Planet known for its rings
- Encrypted digital currency
- Sporting event that consists of running, cycling, and swimming
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- Art form using spray paint on walls
- A period of ten years
- fear of confined spaces
- the study of human cultures
- Japanese art of paper folding
- Force that keeps planets in orbit
- The largest desert in the world (not sand-based)
- Capital city built on seven hills
- A word formed from the initials of other words
- Tiny image representing a user online
- The only planet that rotates on its side
- Streaming service symbolized by a red 'N'
- Sentence or word that reads the same backward as it does forward
- Instrument that uses reeds and keys
- Element symbolized by "Fe"
- The world's fastest land animal
- A hypothesis that has been tested and supported repeatedly
- Smallest particle of an element
- Science of the mind and behavior
- The study of heredity
36 Clues: Fear of missing out • A period of ten years • The study of heredity • fear of confined spaces • Element symbolized by "Fe" • Planet known for its rings • Encrypted digital currency • the study of human cultures • Japanese art of paper folding • Longest river in South America • Superhero with vibranium shield • The world's fastest land animal • Smallest particle of an element • ...
Ancient Greece 2024-05-19
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- - A heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece.
- - The ancient Greek epic poet traditionally said to be the author of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey".
- - A central public space in ancient Greek city-states used for assemblies and markets.
- - A temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
- - A collection of myths or stories about gods and heroes that explain natural phenomena and cultural practices.
- - A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city, typically the site of temples and public buildings.
- - A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives, first developed in Athens.
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- - A prominent city-state in ancient Greece known for its military-oriented society.
- - A public open space used for assemblies and markets.
- - The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics, heavily pursued by Greek thinkers.
- - A classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy.
- - A form of serious drama that deals with human suffering, prevalent in ancient Greek theatre.
- - Athletic competitions held every four years at Olympia, originally in honor of Zeus.
- - A city-state in ancient Greece, the fundamental political unit.
- - A powerful city-state in ancient Greece, renowned for its art, learning, and philosophy.
15 Clues: - A heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece. • - A public open space used for assemblies and markets. • - A city-state in ancient Greece, the fundamental political unit. • - A temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena. • - A prominent city-state in ancient Greece known for its military-oriented society. • ...
Unit 2: Vocabulary Review 2023-09-18
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- an injury or cut where the skin is broken
- to hurry
- a famous story from the past, believed by many
- doing something on purpose
- laughed quietly, snickered
- maintain in its original state
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- a position where the knees are bent
- empty
- a set of stories about a particular group. Example Greek Gods
- a state of disorder, messy
- long lasting
- unable to understand confused
12 Clues: empty • to hurry • long lasting • a state of disorder, messy • doing something on purpose • laughed quietly, snickered • unable to understand confused • maintain in its original state • a position where the knees are bent • an injury or cut where the skin is broken • a famous story from the past, believed by many • a set of stories about a particular group. Example Greek Gods
Act II Scene 2 2024-04-21
Valentines Day Crossword 2023-02-02
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- Sweet, tasty gift
- Fill in the blank: Will you be my _________?
- The most popular color of roses.
- The symbol of love
- Cupid holds a ___.
- Cupid's name in Greek Mythology
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- Thorny flower associated with love
- A classic Valentines Day gift (hint: besides chocolate and jewelry)
- symbol best associated with Valentines Day
- Valentine's day month
- _____ and Juliet.
- ____ and kisses.
12 Clues: ____ and kisses. • Sweet, tasty gift • _____ and Juliet. • The symbol of love • Cupid holds a ___. • Valentine's day month • Cupid's name in Greek Mythology • The most popular color of roses. • Thorny flower associated with love • symbol best associated with Valentines Day • Fill in the blank: Will you be my _________? • ...
Anthony's 40th Birthday Crossword Special 2020-12-08
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- The divine goddess, according to greek mythology
- Margaret Atwood Novel
- The best nightclub in the world
- A very short social media post
- World's most expensive spice
- Footballer who cares about children
- A herbivorous lizard
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- An enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion
- Archaic or literary name for Ireland
- Cute and fluffy feline
- Traditional English meal
- 14th may 2012
- A poor hungry little boy
- Successful multinational ecommerce company
- 3d film we saw at the cinema really terrible
- Sitcom created by Seth Mcfarlane
16 Clues: 14th may 2012 • A herbivorous lizard • Margaret Atwood Novel • Cute and fluffy feline • Traditional English meal • A poor hungry little boy • World's most expensive spice • A very short social media post • The best nightclub in the world • Sitcom created by Seth Mcfarlane • Footballer who cares about children • Archaic or literary name for Ireland • ...
Ancient Greece - review 2022-07-08
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- A group of symbols used to represent sounds so that they can be written down; the Ancient Greeks developed the first true example of this – it is named after the first two of their symbols. (8)
- A sacred building to honour the gods. (6)
- The system of government in Classical Athens that allowed all male citizens to participate in decision making. (9)
- A drink made from crushed grapes said to be invented by the god Dionysus; an important commodity for the Ancient Greeks. (4)
- An Athenian politician and general who helped to lead the city of Athens during its ‘Golden Age’.
- A type of Ancient Greek column; its distinguishing features are the volutes or scrolls on the capital. (5)
- The ‘dancing circle’; an important part of an Ancient Greek theatre where the chorus would perform. (9)
- The largest, richest and most influential Ancient Greek city-state; famous for art and architecture, democracy, drama and philosophy. (6)
- The Ancient Greek practice of trying to explain the world and life through questioning and thinking. (10)
- An athletic event made up of five different disciplines including running, jumping and throwing. (10)
- The Ancient Greek city-state that was famous to its harsh lifestyle and strict warrior culture. (6)
- The name of an important Panhellenic festival held in honour of Zeus every four years where athletes competed against one another. (8)
- A type of Ancient Greek column; the simplest design with a plain capital. (5)
- An important domestic task for Ancient Greek women; the practice of making cloth from woollen thread.
- A way of trying to explain or discover aspects of the world using numbers and calculations; famous Ancient Greeks that practiced this include Pythagoras, Euclid and Archimedes.
- Ancient Greek warships that powered by three banks of rowers; used to ram into enemy ships. (7)
- The site of an important Panhellenic festival held in honour of Zeus every four years where athletes competed against one another. (7)
- A play that dealt with a serious theme, often based on mythology and involving catastrophic events; performed to challenge the audience and make them think. (7)
- The Greek name for a ‘city-state’; Ancient Greece was not one country, but made up of many independent city-states. (5)
- An athletic event that was a brutal mixture of both boxing and wrestling. (10)
- Vessels made from clay that were widely used in Ancient Greece for a range of purposes, including storage of oil and wine; these were often highly decorated with painting.
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- A fruit that was said to be a gift from the goddess Athena; an important commodity for the Ancient Greeks. (6)
- The Macedonian king and general who conquered a huge empire and helped to spread Greek culture; known as ‘the Great’. (9)
- A building where plays were performed in honour of the god Dionysus.
- The site of the most famous and important oracle in Ancient Greece; sacred to Apollo. (6)
- The highest mountain in Greece and, according to mythology, the Greek gods. (5,7)
- Artefacts or objects made from clay that provide some of the best evidence for Ancient Greece because it survives in the archaeological record. (7)
- The Greek name for the marketplace in the centre of a city; the centre of city life. (5)
- A type of Ancient Greek column; the most complex design with acanthus leaves on the capital. (10)
- The most famous (and perhaps most perfect) Ancient Greek temple; dedicated to Athena in the city of Athens. (9)
- Vertical supports on Ancient Greek buildings and temples; there are three main types. (7)
- The Greek name for a house/household; the basic unit of society in Ancient Greece. (5)
- Heavily armed Ancient Greek soldiers, named after the large shield they carried; fought with a spear in a formation called a phalanx. (7)
- Ancient Greek thinkers – some of the most famous include Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. (12)
- A way of honouring the gods by giving them an offering, sometimes an animal. (9)
- The Greek name for the highest part of the city, which was often fortified for defence; the word literally means ‘high city’. (9)
- The practice of trying to treat illness or injury using therapy or herbal remedies and drugs; the most famous Ancient Greek doctor to practice this was Hippocrates. (8)
- A play with a light-hearted or silly plot, but with a serious message; performed to make the audience laugh at themselves and others, but also to think. (6)
- A group of men that would perform in a play, singing and dancing and helping to narrate the play to the audience. (6)
- An activity sacred to the god Dionysus where people pretend to be other people and imitate their actions and speech to tell a story.
40 Clues: A sacred building to honour the gods. (6) • A building where plays were performed in honour of the god Dionysus. • A type of Ancient Greek column; the simplest design with a plain capital. (5) • An athletic event that was a brutal mixture of both boxing and wrestling. (10) • A way of honouring the gods by giving them an offering, sometimes an animal. (9) • ...
Ancient Greece Vocabulary 2024-03-24
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- An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force.
- A war between Athens and Sparta in the 400’s BC.
- A government in which only a few people have power.
- A government that is made up of a small group of people from the highest social class in a society.
- A short story that teaches a lesson about life of gives advice on how to live.
- A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built.
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- A person who has the right to participate in government.
- A type of government in which people rule themselves.
- Clear and ordered thinking.
- An agreement ot work together.
- The Greek word for a city-state.
- A rich landowner or noble.
- Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
13 Clues: A rich landowner or noble. • Clear and ordered thinking. • An agreement ot work together. • The Greek word for a city-state. • A war between Athens and Sparta in the 400’s BC. • A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built. • A government in which only a few people have power. • A type of government in which people rule themselves. • ...
Ancient Greece Vocabulary 2024-03-24
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- An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force.
- A war between Athens and Sparta in the 400’s BC.
- A government in which only a few people have power.
- A government that is made up of a small group of people from the highest social class in a society.
- A short story that teaches a lesson about life of gives advice on how to live.
- A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built.
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- A person who has the right to participate in government.
- A type of government in which people rule themselves.
- Clear and ordered thinking.
- An agreement to work together.
- The Greek word for a city-state.
- A rich landowner or noble.
- Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
13 Clues: A rich landowner or noble. • Clear and ordered thinking. • An agreement to work together. • The Greek word for a city-state. • A war between Athens and Sparta in the 400’s BC. • A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built. • A government in which only a few people have power. • A type of government in which people rule themselves. • ...
Mythology Crossword 2025-03-23
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- Opened a box of evils
- Fire-breathing creature with mixed parts
- Half-goat, half-man creature
- Homer's epic journey tale
- Thor's legendary hammer
- King Arthur's magical sword
- Gorgon with snake hair
- Titan who gave fire to man
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- Winged horse of mythology
- Multi-headed serpent slain by Hercules
- Norse realm of the gods
- Home of the Greek gods
- Riddle-giving creature of Thebes
- Three-headed guard dog of Hades
- Flew too close to the sun
- Half-man, half-bull in a labyrinth
16 Clues: Opened a box of evils • Home of the Greek gods • Gorgon with snake hair • Norse realm of the gods • Thor's legendary hammer • Winged horse of mythology • Homer's epic journey tale • Flew too close to the sun • Titan who gave fire to man • King Arthur's magical sword • Half-goat, half-man creature • Three-headed guard dog of Hades • Riddle-giving creature of Thebes • ...
6th Grade World History Recap 2021-05-27
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- Process of preserving bodies in ancient Egypt
- Invention of Ancient China
- Desert in Africa
- The process of changing plants and animals to make them more useful to humans
- Greek city-state that focused on art and education
- Another name for farming
- How did African Kingdoms gain wealth?
- Religion that practices the five pillars of faith
- A government run by a few people
- Writing of Ancient Egypt
- Greek city-state that focused on the military
- Government run by religious figures
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- The geographical feature that provided early civilizations with food, water, and transportation
- A body of stories about gods and goddesses that explains how the world works
- Belief that people are reborn again and again
- Humans Migrated from this continent
- A period of rebirth following the Middle Ages
- Another term for middle ages
- A government run be elected leaders
- A type of soil ideal for farming
- Leader of Egypt
21 Clues: Leader of Egypt • Desert in Africa • Another name for farming • Writing of Ancient Egypt • Invention of Ancient China • Another term for middle ages • A government run by a few people • A type of soil ideal for farming • Humans Migrated from this continent • A government run be elected leaders • Government run by religious figures • How did African Kingdoms gain wealth? • ...
Ancient Greece 2017-03-15
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- Largest and most powerful fortress
- a marketplace where they traded
- god of the sun and music
- Rich landowners
- Stories about gods/heroes that try to explain how the world works
- An age marked by great achievements
- Wrote many famous fables that taught people lessons about life
- First Greek city-state to develop a democracy
- People who have the right to participate in government
- The Greek word which mean a city-state
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- A leader who holds power through the use of force
- A type of government in which people rule themselves
- Short stories that teaches the reader lesson about life
- The island that the Minoans lived on
- A poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Poetry set to music
- The tallestin Greece
- A type of government where a few people have power
- geographic feature that covered most of Greece
- The sea that lies to the east of Greece
20 Clues: Rich landowners • Poetry set to music • The tallestin Greece • god of the sun and music • a marketplace where they traded • Largest and most powerful fortress • An age marked by great achievements • The island that the Minoans lived on • The Greek word which mean a city-state • The sea that lies to the east of Greece • A poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey • ...
Greek Mythology - Lesson 9 2016-03-10
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- ugly, withered old woman
- gave her throne to Dionysus
- hand drums
- cupbearer to the gods
- to summon with a hand gesture
- clothed, dressed
- god of wine; youngest god
- plant-covered lattice for shade
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- to replenish with people, inhabitants
- valley where Dionysus was raised
- Dionysus' mother, a mortal
- with contempt
- vertical pole used to support sails on a ship
- valley nymphs who cared for young Dionysus
- unconquerable
- tiny pieces of partly burned wood
- formal, serious
17 Clues: hand drums • with contempt • unconquerable • formal, serious • clothed, dressed • cupbearer to the gods • ugly, withered old woman • god of wine; youngest god • Dionysus' mother, a mortal • gave her throne to Dionysus • to summon with a hand gesture • plant-covered lattice for shade • valley where Dionysus was raised • tiny pieces of partly burned wood • ...
Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-27
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- An illusion on the attic of the camp farmhouse that tells you your destiny.
- A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail.
- Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book.
- _______ is the Earthshaker, Stormbringer, and father of horses.
- A medicine used for Half-Bloods only, it would kill a mortal.
- A person with goat legs and hooves, but the upper half is human.
- The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus.
- A woman with snakes for hair and when you look at her, you turn to stone.
- the place where bad people go when they die in the myths.
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- A satyr that helps Percy compete his quest, Percy’s friend in school.
- A pen that can transform into a sword when uncapped, Percy uses this.
- The mother of all monsters.
- Half man, Half Bull.
- The weapon that Zeus uses in the Myths to summon lightning.
- A girl that helps Percy complete his quest, daughter of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and battle.
- A person whose parents are a God and a Human.
- The home of the Greek Gods.
17 Clues: Half man, Half Bull. • The mother of all monsters. • The home of the Greek Gods. • The "God" of the sky, ruler of Olympus. • A person whose parents are a God and a Human. • A fire breathing lion with a snake for a tail. • Percy Jackson fights _______near the end of the book. • the place where bad people go when they die in the myths. • ...
Greek Mythology Characters 1 2024-05-19
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- spends part of the year in the underworld
- half man half bull
- the mother of Persephone
- bit by a snake on her wedding day
- was changed into a spider
- he was the best at delivering messages
- released evils into the world
- fell from the sky in a chariot
- played beautiful music on his lyre
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- Cupid fell in love with her
- was the best goddess of weaving
- shoots arrows as a match maker
- slayed the Minotaur
- wouldn't stop her gossip
- the keeper of the underworld
- let his son borrow his chariot
- fell in love with himself
17 Clues: half man half bull • slayed the Minotaur • the mother of Persephone • wouldn't stop her gossip • was changed into a spider • fell in love with himself • Cupid fell in love with her • the keeper of the underworld • released evils into the world • shoots arrows as a match maker • let his son borrow his chariot • fell from the sky in a chariot • was the best goddess of weaving • ...
Religion 2023-10-21
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- A story that explains the way of the world, sometimes is not true.
- What some people think to be the way of life made by someone named K'ung Fu-tzu.
- Meaning to submit to god, based on the messages that someone named Muhammad thinks he received from God.
- The religion based on life on the teachings of Jesus.
- An Indian Religion based on Buddha's teachings.
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- A belief in lots of gods (Mesopotamia,Egypt,Greek Mythology and, Roman Mythology.
- The religion of the Israelites of the jews today.
- A lot of stories that try to tell the way of life.
- The belief in just one God (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- A certain set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon with a number of people.
- The worlds third largest religion and was originated in India and can believe in one or multiple Gods.
11 Clues: An Indian Religion based on Buddha's teachings. • The religion of the Israelites of the jews today. • A lot of stories that try to tell the way of life. • The religion based on life on the teachings of Jesus. • The belief in just one God (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. • A story that explains the way of the world, sometimes is not true. • ...
July Crossword 2023-06-26
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- Where you can see animals, clowns and trapeze artists
- Australia's largest state
- Aquarius polar opposite zodiac sign
- Pull the wool over your...
- It constitutes the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
- The first black President of the US
- Leprechauns hide their gold at the end of the...
- Twinkle twinkle little...
- 'The King' of Rock and Roll
- The Greek goddess of wisdom
- ...with a Purpose
- Every two weeks
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- In Greek mythology, he stole fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to human kind
- If it's not a fruit, it's a smartphone
- Lovers' month
- Surfers should always keep an eye out for them
- Royals have it blue
- Before there were emails you would send a
- Pinot, Shiraz, Chardonnay
- ...was not built in a day
- The most beloved Princess of Wales
- Most useful communication tool during the war
- The finest are music, painting, theatre and sculpture
- It can be used for flowers of for tea
24 Clues: Lovers' month • Every two weeks • ...with a Purpose • Royals have it blue • Australia's largest state • Pinot, Shiraz, Chardonnay • Twinkle twinkle little... • ...was not built in a day • Pull the wool over your... • 'The King' of Rock and Roll • The Greek goddess of wisdom • The most beloved Princess of Wales • Aquarius polar opposite zodiac sign • The first black President of the US • ...
GreeksvsRome 2023-02-14
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- A superhuman being or spirit worshiped as having power over nature or human fortunes
- The position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
- - An open space where a market is
- Having a great deal of money and resources
- Of or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea
- Collection of traditional stories
- A specified section of a community
- a place of study or training in a special field
- Big place with a stage where performances happen.
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- Cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops
- The action of resisting from attack.
- Skill or ability in a particular field
- A town in Ancient Greece
- Greek history, language, and culture from the death of Alexander
- Articles made of earthenware or baked clay
- Organization owned or controlled by one person or group
- A native or inhabit of modern Greece
- a public open space used for markets
- A cross-breed of a Laconian and a Molossian
- The capital of Greece
20 Clues: The capital of Greece • A town in Ancient Greece • - An open space where a market is • Collection of traditional stories • A specified section of a community • The action of resisting from attack. • A native or inhabit of modern Greece • a public open space used for markets • Skill or ability in a particular field • Having a great deal of money and resources • ...
Greece vs Rome 2023-02-14
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- A superhuman being or spirit worshiped as having power over nature or human fortunes
- The position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
- - An open space where a market is
- Having a great deal of money and resources
- Of or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea
- Collection of traditional stories
- A specified section of a community
- a place of study or training in a special field
- Big place with a stage where performances happen.
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- Cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops
- The action of resisting from attack.
- Skill or ability in a particular field
- A town in Ancient Greece
- Greek history, language, and culture from the death of Alexander
- Articles made of earthenware or baked clay
- Organization owned or controlled by one person or group
- A native or inhabit of modern Greece
- a public open space used for markets
- A cross-breed of a Laconian and a Molossian
- The capital of Greece
20 Clues: The capital of Greece • A town in Ancient Greece • - An open space where a market is • Collection of traditional stories • A specified section of a community • The action of resisting from attack. • A native or inhabit of modern Greece • a public open space used for markets • Skill or ability in a particular field • Having a great deal of money and resources • ...
Puzzle 2 2022-12-12
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- A small measurement of liquid which is also a slang word for the head.
- The highest point in spain.
- The highest capital city in Europe.
- A unit of weight in the Ottoman Empire that shares a name with a D.C superhero.
- The greek goddess featured on the olympic medal.
- An eagle chick.
- The hundred eyed giant of greek mythology.
- The name of Twitter’s bird mascot.
- The old name for November.
- The longest river in Europe.
- A citizen of the nation of Monaco.
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- A fast-moving species of tuna that appears to skip over the water.
- The only current national flag displaying an AK-47.
- The study of the relationship between people and plants.
- The vegetables with the highest sugar content.
- A form of leafy brown algae.
- The most commonly spoken Native American language in the United States.
- To coat with gold.
- The study of the deliberate propagation of ignorance.
- The period of a woman’s life ended by menopause.
20 Clues: An eagle chick. • To coat with gold. • The old name for November. • The highest point in spain. • A form of leafy brown algae. • The longest river in Europe. • The name of Twitter’s bird mascot. • A citizen of the nation of Monaco. • The highest capital city in Europe. • The hundred eyed giant of greek mythology. • The vegetables with the highest sugar content. • ...
Greek Theater crossword 2023-05-18
6 Clues: The father of theater • This was not permitted on stage • Greek theater started in this city • when Greek theater started (hint, BCE) • This had a heavy influence on Greek theater • These were used to show a character's emotions
Greek history 2014-06-18
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- _____ lasted for less then 200 years
- Aristotle's famous pupil
- Was a mathematician
- Leader of the underworld
- strongest man in greek mythology
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- wrote the Odyssey
- Town was besieged for ten years by odysseus
- Was invincible until shot in the ankle
- Had his liver eaten for 100 years
- Games held every four years
- Famous for it's army
- Ferry man of the underworld
12 Clues: wrote the Odyssey • Was a mathematician • Famous for it's army • Aristotle's famous pupil • Leader of the underworld • Games held every four years • Ferry man of the underworld • strongest man in greek mythology • Had his liver eaten for 100 years • _____ lasted for less then 200 years • Was invincible until shot in the ankle • Town was besieged for ten years by odysseus
TCI U6 2023-05-17
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- painting
- a horse drawn thing
- is a region in ancient italy.
- part of the trojan war.
- the country that lost in the trojan war
- a thing that overhangs things
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- people that fight to the death for sport
- building things
- is a region that neighbors 1
- an event in greek mythology where a big war happened.
- an activaty that involves phisical activity
- building machines
12 Clues: painting • building things • building machines • a horse drawn thing • part of the trojan war. • is a region that neighbors 1 • a thing that overhangs things • is a region in ancient italy. • the country that lost in the trojan war • people that fight to the death for sport • an activaty that involves phisical activity • an event in greek mythology where a big war happened.
World History Test 2 2023-10-05
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- the king of all the Greek gods
- The prophet that warned the city of Nineveh
- What philosopher chose to drink poison to avoid exile?
- What Persian ruler built the royal road?
- What were the Hittites battle weapons made of?
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- To whom did the Southern Kingdom of Israel fall?
- How many ways was Alexander's empire divided?
- what poet is credited with polishing and refining Greek mythology?
- The first human king of Israel
- who pushed Israel to its greatest extent?
10 Clues: the king of all the Greek gods • The first human king of Israel • What Persian ruler built the royal road? • who pushed Israel to its greatest extent? • The prophet that warned the city of Nineveh • How many ways was Alexander's empire divided? • What were the Hittites battle weapons made of? • To whom did the Southern Kingdom of Israel fall? • ...
[SS] Valentine's Special Crossword! 2023-02-04
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- Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
- In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine's Day cards were called "___ Valentines."
- In which country is it customary for women to give men chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
- In Roman mythology, who is Cupid’s mom?
- In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?
- What shape is Symbol of Valentine’s Day?
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- Valentine’s Day is Celebrated in which month
- From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message sent?
- Today we associate love with the heart, but this wasn’t always the cause. In medieval times, which internal organ was believed to cause love?
- A roman myth says that roses grew when Cupid was carrying a certain liquid to the gods on Mt. Olympus. Cupid spilled the liquid and from that spot roses grew. What was the liquid?
10 Clues: Cupid has what name in Greek mythology? • In Roman mythology, who is Cupid’s mom? • What shape is Symbol of Valentine’s Day? • Valentine’s Day is Celebrated in which month • In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love? • From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message sent? • ...
Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-08
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- a bunch of flowers
- movie type you might watch on Valentine's Day
- typically oversized and furry
- type of admirer
- day celebrated on February 13th with friends
- goes on sale after February 14th
- color of roses
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- sweet treat given as a gift
- cute messages are written inside
- in greek mythology, also known as cupid
- organ associated with love
- an intimate outing
- candy with printed messages
- he shoots love
- patron saint of lovers
- this platform shares its launch day with Valentine's Day
16 Clues: he shoots love • color of roses • type of admirer • a bunch of flowers • an intimate outing • patron saint of lovers • organ associated with love • sweet treat given as a gift • candy with printed messages • typically oversized and furry • cute messages are written inside • goes on sale after February 14th • in greek mythology, also known as cupid • ...
A Streetcar Named Desire 2025-05-21
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- surgery Rose Williams had
- what Williams choken on and died because of
- what Blanche does a lot
- gender of Stanley's child
- Stella's friend
- a disease that Williams' father had
- What Mitch tears down at the end of the play
- surname of the director of the Streetcar film
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- what Stanley and his friends like to play
- what Blanche calls Stanley
- represents Stanley
- Greek mythology for paradise
- Blanche's surname
- Mitch's first name
- key music in the play that Blanche hears
- Tennessee Williams' real first name
16 Clues: Stella's friend • Blanche's surname • represents Stanley • Mitch's first name • what Blanche does a lot • surgery Rose Williams had • gender of Stanley's child • what Blanche calls Stanley • Greek mythology for paradise • Tennessee Williams' real first name • a disease that Williams' father had • key music in the play that Blanche hears • what Stanley and his friends like to play • ...
The Picture of Dorian Gray 2013-08-26
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- settled securely; surrounded by
- the uneducated, brutish savage enslaved by Prospero in Shakespeare's The Tempest
- a French word indicating a synopsis of important facts
- a figure from Greek mythology, a mortal said to represent the pinnacle of physical beauty and athletic perfection
- heretical Christian belief holding that predestination frees people from morality
- a man employed by an estate to care for the birds and other animals that are kept for hunting purposes
- a small chest, or strongbox
- a rich widow
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- pearl, or mother-of-pearl
- a true statement that seems to contradict itself
- a strong, exotic perfume
- the French word for liveliness, spiritedness, or sprightliness
- intellectual who is doggedly devoted to the theories and ideas of others
- fashionable young man with effeminate affectations
- a French word meaning strewn or speckled
- or shivering
- a pout or frown
- a white flower that symbolizes death, as ancient mythology holds that it covers the Elysian fields
- a word used amongst members of British high society in Wilde's day to describe a fashionable young man with effeminate affectations
19 Clues: or shivering • a rich widow • a pout or frown • a strong, exotic perfume • pearl, or mother-of-pearl • a small chest, or strongbox • settled securely; surrounded by • a French word meaning strewn or speckled • a true statement that seems to contradict itself • fashionable young man with effeminate affectations • a French word indicating a synopsis of important facts • ...
Death 2023-12-11
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- the ending
- our species
- a figure of death that emerged during the bubonic plague
- the beginning
- mesopotamian hero of the first ever epic
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- the belief that when someone dies, their soul will keep getting reborn in different forms
- the greek god of death; not hades
- the river that runs between the earth and underworld in greek mythology
8 Clues: the ending • our species • the beginning • the greek god of death; not hades • mesopotamian hero of the first ever epic • a figure of death that emerged during the bubonic plague • the river that runs between the earth and underworld in greek mythology • the belief that when someone dies, their soul will keep getting reborn in different forms
DEATH 2023-12-10
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- the ending
- a figure of death that emerged during the bubonic plague
- the belief that when someone dies, their soul will keep getting reborn in different forms
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- the greek god of death; not hades
- the beginning
- our species
- mesopotamian hero of the first ever epic
- the river that runs between the earth and underworld in greek mythology
8 Clues: the ending • our species • the beginning • the greek god of death; not hades • mesopotamian hero of the first ever epic • a figure of death that emerged during the bubonic plague • the river that runs between the earth and underworld in greek mythology • the belief that when someone dies, their soul will keep getting reborn in different forms
Greek gods/goddesses 2023-06-17
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- Hera is the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. She is often depicted as a majestic and regal figure. Hera is known for her jealousy and vengeful nature, particularly towards Zeus' numerous lovers and their offspring.
- Hermes is the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. He is associated with travel, communication, and commerce. Hermes is often depicted wearing a winged helmet and sandals, symbolizing his speed and agility. He is known for his wit and cunning, as well as his role as a guide for souls to the underworld.
- Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses in Greek mythology. He is often depicted with a trident, and his role includes controlling the waters and causing earthquakes. Poseidon is also associated with sea creatures and the navigation of ships.
- Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare. She is associated with intelligence, arts, and crafts. Athena is often depicted wearing a helmet and carrying a shield. She played a significant role in the epic stories of the Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus.
- Ares is the god of war and bloodshed in Greek mythology. He represents the violent and destructive aspects of war. Ares is often depicted wearing armor and wielding weapons. He is known for his impulsive and aggressive nature, always seeking conflict and battle.
- Dionysus is the god of wine, pleasure, and festivity. He is often associated with celebrations, parties, and the enjoyment of life. Dionysus is depicted as a jovial and joyful figure, surrounded by revelers and accompanied by satyrs and maenads.
- Hermes is the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. He is associated with travel, communication, and commerce. Hermes is often depicted wearing a winged helmet and sandals, symbolizing his speed and agility. He is known for his wit and cunning, as well as his role as a guide for souls to the underworld.
- Demeter is the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. She is associated with the earth and the cycle of seasons. Demeter is often depicted holding a sheaf of wheat or a cornucopia. She plays a central role in the myth of Persephone and is deeply connected to the growth of crops and the fertility of the land.
- Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, and desire. She is often depicted as an enchanting and seductive figure. Aphrodite plays a significant role in various myths, including the story of the Trojan War and the tale of Psyche and Eros.
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- Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon. She is often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of nature. Artemis is associated with female empowerment, independence, and the spirit of the wild. She is known for her love for the wilderness and her dedication to chastity.
- Hephaestus is the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. He is associated with blacksmiths, artisans, and technology. Hephaestus is often depicted as a skilled blacksmith, working at his forge and creating intricate objects. Despite his physical deformities, he is renowned for his craftsmanship and the creation of powerful weapons and tools.
- Hades is the god of the underworld and the ruler of the dead. He presides over the realm of the afterlife and is often depicted as a stern and formidable figure. Hades is associated with death, wealth, and the hidden riches of the earth. He is known for his role in judging the souls of the deceased and his marriage to Persephone, which contributes to the cycle of the seasons.
- Persephone is the queen of the underworld and the goddess of springtime and vegetation. She is associated with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Persephone is known for her abduction by Hades and her subsequent return to the world, which symbolizes the changing seasons and the renewal of nature.
- Hestia is the goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Greek mythology. She represents the warmth and stability of domestic life. Hestia is often depicted as a gentle and modest figure, tending to the sacred fire and ensuring the harmony within households. She is known for her role in upholding the sacred rituals and traditions of the home.
- Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology. He is associated with thunder, lightning, and the sky. Zeus is known for his power and authority over the other gods and mortals.
- Apollo is a major deity in Greek mythology, associated with music, poetry, healing, and the sun. He is often depicted with a lyre and is known for his prophetic abilities. Apollo is also associated with the pursuit of beauty and harmony.
16 Clues: Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology. He is associated with thunder, lightning, and the sky. Zeus is known for his power and authority over the other gods and mortals. • ...
Vocab 2 2025-12-17
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- To steal or rob of good by force, typically during wartime
- A person making a humble plea to someone in a position of power, or a deity.
- A "larger than life" main character who undertakes a dangerous journey and embodies cultural traits like cunning and resilience.
- A long narrative poem in an elevated style that tells the story of the actions of heroes and gods and represents a nation's cultural values
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- Arousing feelings of fear, dread, or awe; difficult to overcome
- The food and drink of the gods in Greek mythology, thought to grant immortality
- When the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do.
- A reference to a historical or literary figure, event, or work, such as references to Greek mythology and the Trojan War.
- Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception or trickery
- A repeated, descriptive phrase characterizing a person or thing, like "rosy-fingered Dawn" or "Odysseus, raider of cities."
10 Clues: To steal or rob of good by force, typically during wartime • Arousing feelings of fear, dread, or awe; difficult to overcome • Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception or trickery • When the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do. • A person making a humble plea to someone in a position of power, or a deity. • ...
GreeksvsRome 2023-02-14
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- A superhuman being or spirit worshiped as having power over nature or human fortunes
- The position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
- - An open space where a market is
- Having a great deal of money and resources
- Of or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea
- Collection of traditional stories
- A specified section of a community
- a place of study or training in a special field
- Big place with a stage where performances happen.
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- Cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops
- The action of resisting from attack.
- Skill or ability in a particular field
- A town in Ancient Greece
- Greek history, language, and culture from the death of Alexander
- Articles made of earthenware or baked clay
- Organization owned or controlled by one person or group
- A native or inhabit of modern Greece
- a public open space used for markets
- A cross-breed of a Laconian and a Molossian
- The capital of Greece
20 Clues: The capital of Greece • A town in Ancient Greece • - An open space where a market is • Collection of traditional stories • A specified section of a community • The action of resisting from attack. • A native or inhabit of modern Greece • a public open space used for markets • Skill or ability in a particular field • Having a great deal of money and resources • ...
Olympic crossword puzzle 2023-05-12
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- Greece’s known animal
- goddess of beauty
- popular beverage in ancient Greece
- this was the first games
- one of the sunniest places in the world
- Common Greek name
- Most favorite color in Greece
- One of the things Greece made
- Greece’s main dish
- goddess of marriage
- god of the sun
- kids in the school do this sport using two competitors
- god of lightening and other gods
- Greece’s national flower
- god of war
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- the great liberator through wine
- Famous person in Greece
- Smartest person in Greece mythology
- Rated worst person in Greece
- this Olympic sport involved using their foot
- Oldest person in Greece
- what do Greeks call themselves
- favorite show in Greece
- when did Greek end
- II He first governed as guardian (epitropos) for his young nephew Orestes
- what did Greeks invent
- god of moon
- famous Olympic swimmer
- who couldn’t attend Olympics
- Greeks invented this food
30 Clues: god of war • god of moon • god of the sun • goddess of beauty • Common Greek name • when did Greek end • Greece’s main dish • goddess of marriage • Greece’s known animal • what did Greeks invent • famous Olympic swimmer • Famous person in Greece • Oldest person in Greece • favorite show in Greece • this was the first games • Greece’s national flower • Greeks invented this food • ...
LiteratureXchange 2021-03-19
8 Clues: mundane • The City of Smiles • a person who writes • the art of language • equal opportunities • joy, unique, naughty, extreme • how many days will the festival last • comes from the Muse in Greek mythology
Greek vs Rome 2023-02-13
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- A superhuman being or spirit worshiped as having power over nature or human fortunes
- The position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
- - An open space where a market is
- Having a great deal of money and resources
- Of or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea
- Collection of traditional stories
- A specified section of a community
- a place of study or training in a special field
- Big place with a stage where performances happen.
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- Cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops
- The action of resisting from attack.
- Skill or ability in a particular field
- A town in Ancient Greece
- Greek history, language, and culture from the death of Alexander
- Articles made of earthenware or baked clay
- Organization owned or controlled by one person or group
- A native or inhabit of modern Greece
- a public open space used for markets
- A cross-breed of a Laconian and a Molossian
- The capital of Greece
20 Clues: The capital of Greece • A town in Ancient Greece • - An open space where a market is • Collection of traditional stories • A specified section of a community • The action of resisting from attack. • A native or inhabit of modern Greece • a public open space used for markets • Skill or ability in a particular field • Having a great deal of money and resources • ...
Greece Vs Rome 2021-02-12
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- Romulus and Remus were raised by a
- A story that is not true
- The romans called their writing Roman
- The Romans liked pork while the Greeks liked
- The Romans had Constantine the great while
- The Greeks most important god is
- floors While the Greeks made wall paintings the Romans had
- The Romans made art while the Greeks made
- The Romans were not called the Roman empire but the Roman
- The Romans had these tiles called floors
- The Romans fought on land while the Greeks fought on water with
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- The Greeks formed pots and they called this
- The Romans had a small on their side
- Greeks had the great
- This is
- The Romans made paintings of gods and
- The Greeks had farmers do work while the Romans had do the work
- You had to speak to play in greek sports
- The Greeks drink a ton of it
- Caser He was stabbed 40-60 times
- The Greeks defeated 500,000 men that fought for the
21 Clues: This is • A story that is not true • Greeks had the great • The Greeks drink a ton of it • The Greeks most important god is • Romulus and Remus were raised by a • Caser He was stabbed 40-60 times • The romans called their writing Roman • The Romans made paintings of gods and • The Romans made art while the Greeks made • The Romans had Constantine the great while • ...
Topic 6 Greece Huge Crossword 2021-06-03
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- society organized to wage war
- independent state that works with other states
- Greek victory in first Persian War
- government in which citizens hold power
- citizens elect leaders
- military alliance led by Sparta
- to stop
- person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
- A collection of myths or stories
- obedience; the act of surrender;
- a group who commented on the action of a play
- A military formation who moved together
- a government run by a strong ruler
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- the power to make decisions and rules
- membership in a state or community
- Greek victory in the Second Persian War
- competition held in honor of Zeus
- poetic songs
- to chase
- military alliance led by Athens
- citizens take part in daily government
- military housing
- man responsible for the day-to-day government
- rule by a few powerful people
- new ways of doing things
- person who gives talks
- to keep
- Belief in many gods or deities
28 Clues: to stop • to keep • to chase • poetic songs • military housing • citizens elect leaders • person who gives talks • new ways of doing things • society organized to wage war • rule by a few powerful people • Belief in many gods or deities • military alliance led by Athens • military alliance led by Sparta • A collection of myths or stories • obedience; the act of surrender; • ...
July Crossword 2023-06-26
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- Lovers' month
- Most useful communication tool during the war
- The finest are music, painting, theatre and sculpture
- Royals have it blue
- If it's not a fruit, it's a smartphone
- It can be used for flowers of for tea
- Surfers should always keep an eye out for them
- ...was not built in a day
- Australia's largest state
- Twinkle twinkle little...
- the most beloved Princess of Wales
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- It constitutes the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
- The first black President of the US
- In Greek mythology, he stole fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to human kind
- Where you can see animals, clowns and trapeze artists
- 'The King' of Rock and Roll
- before there were emails
- Every two weeks
- The Greek goddess of wisdom
- Pull the wool over your...
- ...with a Purpose
- Leprechauns hide their gold at the end of the...
- Aquarius polar opposite zodiac sign
- Pinot, Shiraz, Chardonnay
24 Clues: Lovers' month • Every two weeks • ...with a Purpose • Royals have it blue • before there were emails • ...was not built in a day • Australia's largest state • Twinkle twinkle little... • Pinot, Shiraz, Chardonnay • Pull the wool over your... • 'The King' of Rock and Roll • The Greek goddess of wisdom • the most beloved Princess of Wales • The first black President of the US • ...
PJRounds L Noel 2018-06-12
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- Percy jumped off the __________
- Has never had a quest
- Percy Jackson is the son of ________
- Owner of the creepy chihuahua
- Part snake part human
- Percy, Annabeth, and Grover all stay at ______
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- God of wine
- Daughter of Ares
- Zeus has a magic _____
- Annabeth warns Percy not to use a _____
- Where dead people are
- All of these words are from Greek ________
12 Clues: God of wine • Daughter of Ares • Where dead people are • Has never had a quest • Part snake part human • Zeus has a magic _____ • Owner of the creepy chihuahua • Percy jumped off the __________ • Percy Jackson is the son of ________ • Annabeth warns Percy not to use a _____ • All of these words are from Greek ________ • Percy, Annabeth, and Grover all stay at ______
Week 27: Dilly 2022-03-30
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- Another name for car
- A container that keeps things warm
- The study of earth
- The study of maps
- A type of math
- To work in the field of the brain
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- self activating
- A phone is a form of ___.
- To be truly sorry
- Everyone has one in their house to check the temperature
- The ___ read 5 degrees.
- I red a book about Greek ___.
12 Clues: A type of math • self activating • To be truly sorry • The study of maps • The study of earth • Another name for car • The ___ read 5 degrees. • A phone is a form of ___. • I red a book about Greek ___. • To work in the field of the brain • A container that keeps things warm • Everyone has one in their house to check the temperature
Mythology 2025-01-12
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- three headed dog guarding the Greek underworld
- turned into the first spider after losing a weaving contest to Athena
- Ancient Egyptian creator God
- Roman King of the Gods
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- Greek monster with snake hair and a stone- inducing stare
- a Norse mythological figure wielding a hammer
- a giant squid in Norse mythology
- the animal Egyptian God Anubis has the head of
- raised by a wolf and killed his brother Remus to found Rome
- his wax wings melted when he flew too close to the sun
10 Clues: Roman King of the Gods • Ancient Egyptian creator God • a giant squid in Norse mythology • a Norse mythological figure wielding a hammer • the animal Egyptian God Anubis has the head of • three headed dog guarding the Greek underworld • his wax wings melted when he flew too close to the sun • Greek monster with snake hair and a stone- inducing stare • ...
History-Asher 2021-11-18
6 Clues: ______ was a poet • gives tips about life • ______ is a greek writer • ______ was a greek fabulist • What is the word for city state • What are stories about gods called
25: Mythological Creatures 2025-02-11
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- – A creature with the body of a bird and the face of a woman, often seen as a symbol of punishment
- – A mythical creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent
- – A creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle
- – A creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull, trapped in a labyrinth
- – A legendary horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead
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- – A bird that regenerates or is otherwise born again from its ashes
- – A giant sea monster often depicted as a gigantic octopus or squid
- – A half-human, half-goat creature from Greek mythology
- – A large, often fire-breathing, serpent-like creature in various cultures
- – The three-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld in Greek mythology
- – A creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat, similar to a satyr
11 Clues: – A half-human, half-goat creature from Greek mythology • – A bird that regenerates or is otherwise born again from its ashes • – A giant sea monster often depicted as a gigantic octopus or squid • – A legendary horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead • – A creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle • ...
History of Greek Theatre- Victor Gean 2021-03-01
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- a monster sent by the goddess hera to protect the city of thebes
- during the 5th century this wealthy city had huge advances in philosophy, rhetoric, literature, science, architecture, and visual arts
- non speaking extras
- dancing space which was on a flat terrace below a slope
- a fault of character such as pride or jealousy
- support the plot and their motivation drives the play
- were the owners of the high-backed seats along with the judges
- this city was a religious and civic celebration where theatrical performances were given as offerings from the city to dionysus
- usage of words to express thought
- an ancient greek word for a king who did not inherit their throne but had taken it
- won the best playwright contest at the festival fore than any other greek dramatist
- song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
- the latin title for the play oedipus tyrannus in greek
- a word used to refer to actors, derived from the name thespis
- a word that comes from the Greek verb meaning to act
- the first great theorist of dramatic art
- how speech reveals character
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- is considered the father of Western philosophy
- the origin of our word scene, it provided a place for actors to relax or to change costumes and masks
- was in the middle of the orchestra
- a creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat
- something to shock the audience
- the seeing space for the theater of dionysus
- an act of injustice
- the first winner, was the earliest known playwright and actor
- greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god of wine and fertility
- comes from the greek word theatron, which means place of seeing
- in greek means dance
- the arrangements of the events in the play
- the priest of dionysus which had the best seat
- used in greek theater and facilitated rapid change of roles
- a man of noble stature, one who has greatness about him
32 Clues: non speaking extras • an act of injustice • in greek means dance • how speech reveals character • something to shock the audience • usage of words to express thought • was in the middle of the orchestra • the first great theorist of dramatic art • the arrangements of the events in the play • the seeing space for the theater of dionysus • ...
Benchmark 2 - Revision Crossword Puzzle 2024-12-16
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- A public space for assembly in ancient Greek cities.
- The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge and existence.
- A major route for trade and communication in Persia.
- Greek god of the sea.
- A Greek city-state known for its democracy.
- The kingdom ruled by Alexander’s father, King Philip.
- The practice of sports, especially in the Olympics.
- The capital of the Kingdom of Kush.
- Provinces within the Persian Empire.
- Julius Caesar, a general who played a key role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
- Persian king who expanded the empire and built the Royal Road.
- High city of Athens, home to important temples.
- The earliest written Roman laws.
- The capital of the Persian Empire.
- Father of Alexander the Great, king of Macedon.
- An ancient kingdom located to the south of Egypt.
- The practice of banishing a person from a city-state.
- A system of government where the people rule.
- Those incharge of the Legislative branch.
- Greek god of the underworld.
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- Temple dedicated to Athena, located on the Acropolis.
- Region conquered by Alexander, where he was hailed as a god.
- A governor of a province in the Persian Empire.
- A Greek city-state famous for its strong military.
- The capital of the Roman Republic.
- A blend of Greek and Eastern cultures following Alexander's conquests.
- First emperor of Rome, formerly known as Octavian.
- A collection of stories about gods, heroes, and creatures.
- Wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
- The queen of Kush who fought against the Romans.
- A leader in the Roman government, two were elected each year.
- Ancient Greek festival of athletic competition.
- A group of nations or territories under a single ruler, like Alexander's empire.
- The region where the Kingdom of Kush was located.
- Leader of Athens during its Golden Age.
- Founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.
- The empire that Alexander conquered.
- King of the Greek gods.
38 Clues: Greek god of the sea. • King of the Greek gods. • Greek god of the underworld. • The earliest written Roman laws. • The capital of the Roman Republic. • The capital of the Persian Empire. • The capital of the Kingdom of Kush. • Provinces within the Persian Empire. • The empire that Alexander conquered. • Wars fought between Rome and Carthage. • ...
Crossword: Constellation 2025-03-18
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- ____________Dipper Recognizable asterism in Ursa Major.
- Sky latitude, measured north to south.
- ____________ Constellation that never sets below horizon.
- Brightest star in the night sky.
- ____________Pollution Artificial light affecting night sky visibility.
- Constellation associated with a hunter in mythology.
- ____________ Minor Constellation known as the Little Bear.
- Right ____________Sky longitude, measured east to west.
- ____________Mythology Stories explaining constellations' origins and meanings.
- ____________Travel Distance light travels affects star brightness perception.
- ____________Dipper Asterism in Ursa Minor, contains Polaris.
- ____________ Major Constellation known as the Great Bear.
- ____________Scale A scale where larger numbers indicate dimmer stars.
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- ____________Triangle Asterism formed by Deneb, Vega, Altair.
- ____________Magnitude Total light emitted by a star.
- Rotating star chart for stargazing.
- ____________Map Tool for identifying stars and constellations.
- ____________Magnitude Brightness of a star as seen from Earth.
- Popular unofficial star patterns, like Big Dipper.
- ____________Time Influences visibility of constellations throughout the year.
- North Star, fixed point in the sky.
- Collection of stars forming a recognizable pattern.
- ____________Designation Naming system for stars using Greek letters.
23 Clues: Brightest star in the night sky. • Rotating star chart for stargazing. • North Star, fixed point in the sky. • Sky latitude, measured north to south. • Popular unofficial star patterns, like Big Dipper. • Collection of stars forming a recognizable pattern. • ____________Magnitude Total light emitted by a star. • Constellation associated with a hunter in mythology. • ...
crossword 1 2023-01-19
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- A variety of large pea that is commonly processed and sold in cans
- Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
- Office for Standards in Education
- (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
- An awkward and inexperienced youth
- Transform a matrix to a diagonal matrix
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- Put under private control or ownership
- (psychology) failure to cope with stress
- Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
- The force of policemen and officers
- (Greek mythology) Greek goddess of the night; daughter of Chaos; counterpart of Roman Nox
- A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation)
- A traditional Irish potato pancake
- One of the twelve Apostles (first century)
14 Clues: Office for Standards in Education • A traditional Irish potato pancake • An awkward and inexperienced youth • The force of policemen and officers • Put under private control or ownership • Transform a matrix to a diagonal matrix • (psychology) failure to cope with stress • (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers • One of the twelve Apostles (first century) • ...
Pop Culture Mashup: 2023-05-11
Across
- - Superman's weakness
- - Matthew McConaughey's career resurgence
- - last name of family in "Harry Potter"
- - protagonist in "Star Wars" game
- - god of the underworld in Greek mythology
- - non-magical person in "Harry Potter"
- Mifflin - paper company in "The Office"
- - superhero team in Marvel Comics
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- - Hogwarts house in "Harry Potter"
- - character in "Game of Thrones"
- - Hogwarts house in "Harry Potter"
- - community college in "Community"
- - time machine in "Doctor Who"
- - actor who portrayed "Sherlock Holmes"
- - Chewbacca's species in "Star Wars"
- - character in "Guardians of the Galaxy"
- - fictional African country in Marvel Comics
- - school of magic in "Harry Potter"
- - last name of "Game of Thrones" family
- - warrior in "Star Wars"
20 Clues: - Superman's weakness • - warrior in "Star Wars" • - time machine in "Doctor Who" • - character in "Game of Thrones" • - protagonist in "Star Wars" game • - superhero team in Marvel Comics • - Hogwarts house in "Harry Potter" • - Hogwarts house in "Harry Potter" • - community college in "Community" • - school of magic in "Harry Potter" • - Chewbacca's species in "Star Wars" • ...
Greek 2013-03-18
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- Greek word for city-states.
- Author of the two great epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- A Greek market place.
- People with the right to participate in government.
- Body of stories about gods or heroes that tries to explain how the world works.
- Most famous lyrical poet of ancient Greece.
- Short stories that offer lessons on living.
- Rich landowners.
- Type of government in which people rule themselves.
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- Athenian leader who ruled at the height of Athenian democracy.
- Government in which only a few people have power.
- A time filled with great achievements.
- A fortress atop a tall hill in the center of the city-states.
- Leader who rules by the use of force.
- Author of the world's most famous set a fables.
15 Clues: Rich landowners. • A Greek market place. • Greek word for city-states. • Leader who rules by the use of force. • A time filled with great achievements. • Most famous lyrical poet of ancient Greece. • Short stories that offer lessons on living. • Author of the world's most famous set a fables. • Government in which only a few people have power. • ...
Letter Constalations 2014-12-02
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- Centaurus Refers to the half-man and half-horse creature in Greek mythology. It is the largest constellation. It is consist of 11-star asterism.
- Also known as Little bear and It also have seven-star asterism.
- Named after a queen in Greek mythology. It is noted for the five-star asterism that forms the letter w.
- Recognized, but not official grouping of stars.
- massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity.
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- Latin of “Keel”, which means boat’s bottom. It forms the keel of a boat.
- Latin name for swan, it is the 16th largest constellation and is recognized for its asterism that forms a cross.
- Known as the “Big bear”, it is the third largest known constellation.
- Latin for “Cross”. It takes the name Southern cross. It is the smallest of the 88 constellations. It has four star asterism.
- Medium-sized star with a diameter of 1.9 million kilometers.
10 Clues: Recognized, but not official grouping of stars. • Medium-sized star with a diameter of 1.9 million kilometers. • Also known as Little bear and It also have seven-star asterism. • massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity. • Known as the “Big bear”, it is the third largest known constellation. • ...
Fantasy E 2023-12-07
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- Peaceful and picturesque homeland of the Hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth
- Surreal and fantastical realm one enters during sleep
- Mythical Himalayan utopia of peace and eternal youth
- na nÓg Otherworldly land of eternal youth in Celtic mythology
- Perfect and idealized society often featured in literature and philosophy
- Imaginary city of gold and riches sought after by explorers
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- Tiny fictional island nation in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"
- Enchanted Scottish village that appears only once every hundred years
- City Glittering capital in the Land of Oz ruled by the Wizard
- Rural and idyllic utopia in ancient Greek mythology
10 Clues: Rural and idyllic utopia in ancient Greek mythology • Mythical Himalayan utopia of peace and eternal youth • Surreal and fantastical realm one enters during sleep • Imaginary city of gold and riches sought after by explorers • na nÓg Otherworldly land of eternal youth in Celtic mythology • City Glittering capital in the Land of Oz ruled by the Wizard • ...
chi 2023-06-01
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- Legendary creature (8 letters)
- Collection of traditional stories (9 letters)
- Well-known and famous (9 letters)
- Intense and aggressive (6 letters)
- Frightening creature (7 letters)
- Hoofed mammal (4 letters)
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- Combination of different species (6 letters)
- Plural form of chimera (8 letters)
- Long, slithering reptile (7 letters)
- Majestic big cat (4 letters)
- Culture associated with ancient Greece (5 letters)
- Not real or existing (8 letters)
- Imaginary or unreal elements (7 letters)
13 Clues: Hoofed mammal (4 letters) • Majestic big cat (4 letters) • Legendary creature (8 letters) • Not real or existing (8 letters) • Frightening creature (7 letters) • Well-known and famous (9 letters) • Plural form of chimera (8 letters) • Intense and aggressive (6 letters) • Long, slithering reptile (7 letters) • Imaginary or unreal elements (7 letters) • ...
Pandora's Box 2024-01-31
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- Pandora's curiosity led her to open this
- The god that stole fire from the heavens to give to man
- The god that made the animals
- The Titan who created Pandora as part of the punishment for humans
- Pandora was the first woman created by these beings
- Pandora's action released these upon the world
- The name of the container that held the troubles
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- The home of the gods in Greek mythology
- The last thing that remained in the box after it was opened
- The god that punished Prometheus
- The person who warned Pandora not to open the box
- The box was a gift from the gods, but it contained these
- The quality that led Pandora to open the box
- Zeus wanted to punish humans for receiving this gift
- The first woman created by Hephaestus
- The Greek messenger god who gave Pandora the box
16 Clues: The god that made the animals • The god that punished Prometheus • The first woman created by Hephaestus • The home of the gods in Greek mythology • Pandora's curiosity led her to open this • The quality that led Pandora to open the box • Pandora's action released these upon the world • The Greek messenger god who gave Pandora the box • ...
The silent patient 2023-12-19
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- Greek mythology story
- A board for painting
- To take someone’s life
- Name of Alicia‘s cousin
- To let someone down
- A room with transparent glasses.
- A weapon
- Takes care of mentally challenged patient
- treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
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- To be smoked
- creating something with colours
- drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.
- The feelings that runs the the body
- Early stage of life
- An apparatus for ventilation or cooling
- Someone in need of medical attention
- A book for keeping secrets
- Act unfairly to gain advantage
- The name of the Psychiatric unit.
19 Clues: A weapon • To be smoked • Early stage of life • To let someone down • A board for painting • Greek mythology story • To take someone’s life • Name of Alicia‘s cousin • A book for keeping secrets • Act unfairly to gain advantage • creating something with colours • A room with transparent glasses. • The name of the Psychiatric unit. • The feelings that runs the the body • ...
Success is counted sweetest 2021-04-21
Words With Greek Origins 2020-10-17
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- / A chaste woman, especially a nun. Derived from the Roman name for the Greek goddess of the hearth.
- / The scientific study of the human mind and its functions. Derived from the name of the woman was the wife of the Greek god Eros.
- / Extremely dark, gloomy or forbidding. Derived from the name of the Greek river that ran through the underworld.
- / The state or experience of finding something funny. Derived from the name used to of the nine dancing sisters skilled in the arts.
- / An extreme or irrational fear of eight legged arthropods. Derived from the name of the Greek character who was foolish enough to compare her weaving talent to that of a goddess.
- /woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or other fiber. Derived from the name of the Greek fate sister known for spinning the thread of life.
- / Imposingly tall and shapely and or regal. Derived from the Roman name for the Greek queen of gods.
- / A book, maps or charts. Derived from the name of the Greek titan whose daughters were apple blossom nymphs.
- / Subject to fast or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. Derived from the Roman name for the quick Greek messenger god.
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- / A mountain or hill generally conical in shape that has a vent that allows lava, rock fragments, hot vapor to erupt from the Earth’s crust. Derived from the Roman name for the Greek god of fire, and metal work.
- / Relating to or characteristics of heaven or paradise. Derived from the name of the fields in Greek mythology where saints, and only the most worthy went after death.
- / Of exceptional strength, size or power. Derived from the name for the large Greek deities that came before the twelve Olympian gods, and goddesses.
- / A country or society governed by the wealthy. Derived from the Roman name of one of the three Greek Olympian brothers.
- / Relating to music. Derived from the Greek name for the nine sisters talented in the arts.
- / A sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener. Derived from the name of the nymph who helped cover Zeus’s infidelity and was punished by Hera for doing so.
- / Relating to or suited for a war or warrior. Derived from the Roman name for the Greek god who was caught under the invisible net of Hephaestus for having an affair with his wife Aphrodite.
- / The day of the week before Sunday and after Friday. Derived from the Roman name of the Greek god who fathered the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses.
- / A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans. Derived from the name of the terrible donkey-serpent monster that breathed fire.
- / A person who has excessive interest or admiration for themselves. Derived from the Greek character that fell in love with his own reflection.
- / Sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety. Derived from the name of the mischievous goat footed Greek god.
20 Clues: / Relating to music. Derived from the Greek name for the nine sisters talented in the arts. • / Imposingly tall and shapely and or regal. Derived from the Roman name for the Greek queen of gods. • / A chaste woman, especially a nun. Derived from the Roman name for the Greek goddess of the hearth. • ...
Ancient Greece Fun Facts 2023-01-25
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- This common adjective used to insult one's intelligence came from the Greeks.
- Plato shared thoughts that this Greek city might actually be the lost city of Atlantis.
- This dairy-based cake was invented by the Greeks.
- The ancient Greeks invented the first one of these, it was used to predict lunar and solar eclipses.
- These were also invented by the Greeks; the first one made sound by dropping pebbles into a gong.
- Athletes in this event had to compete wearing no clothes!
- This version of facial hair was considered a sign of intelligence and beauty in Ancient Greek times.
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- When Greece was under Ottoman rule, this temple to Athena was once blown up.
- Pop culture has led is wrong on Hercules' name; his Greek name is actually ________.
- Get ready for this one... The ancient Greeks used these as toilet tissue ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- Alexander the Great was tutored by this iconic Greek philosopher.
- The Greeks did not actually call their homeland "Greece", they referred to it as ______. The Word Greece came from the Romans.
- A court case in Greece could have as many as 500 of these!
- In Greek mythology, this woman is the mother to all of the monsters.
- This is one of the oldest toys in the world, and it was invented by the Greeks.
15 Clues: This dairy-based cake was invented by the Greeks. • Athletes in this event had to compete wearing no clothes! • A court case in Greece could have as many as 500 of these! • Alexander the Great was tutored by this iconic Greek philosopher. • In Greek mythology, this woman is the mother to all of the monsters. • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab 2021-03-23
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- A system of government in which a monarch (usually a king or queen) is at the head
- A system of government in which one person has absolute power
- A system of government in which the whole or eligible parts of the population select its leaders and laws
- The practice of farming plants, crops, and raising animals for food and other products
- Greek term for a city-state
- A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides, that projects out into a body of water, but is still connected to mainland
- The right or ability to self-govern; freedom to make one's own choices
- A leader of a government or country who has all power; usually refers to a cruel or oppressive leader
- In ancient Greek mythology, a goddess that presided over the arts and sciences; one that inspire creative output
- A system of government in which a small group of people have control of the country or region
- The system of money used in a particular region or country
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- A group of people that determine the outcome of a legal court case based on evidence they are provided in court
- The study of the physical features of the earth such as mountains, bodies of water, forests, deserts, etc.
- A city that with its surrounding territory forms and independent state; many ancient Greek territories were organized this way
- The society, culture, community, and ways of life of a particular area
- The study of the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
- A system of government in which the highest class (citizens, nobility, elite, upper class) have power
- The process in which one country or ruler takes over control of another area or group of people that did not originally belong
- An ancient Greek musical instrument, with strings, much like a harp
- A collection of cultural stories involving gods, goddesses, and spirits that serves to explain creation and natural phenomena
- The wealth and resources of a country or region; how a region produces and consumes goods and services
- A system of organization in which people or groups are ranked from top to bottom based on status or authority
22 Clues: Greek term for a city-state • The system of money used in a particular region or country • The study of the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence • A system of government in which one person has absolute power • An ancient Greek musical instrument, with strings, much like a harp • The society, culture, community, and ways of life of a particular area • ...
