greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
English form 10 2023-11-17
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- A person that reads a lot?
- A character in greek mythology who killed his father and married his mother
- Clothes in old-english
- Who's the caped crusader in comic books?
- "To be, or not to be, that is the question"
- Don't judge a book by it's ...
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- on the instant in other words
- read between the...
- point of view
- Feelings in old-english
10 Clues: point of view • read between the... • Clothes in old-english • Feelings in old-english • A person that reads a lot? • on the instant in other words • Don't judge a book by it's ... • Who's the caped crusader in comic books? • "To be, or not to be, that is the question" • A character in greek mythology who killed his father and married his mother
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
Mercedes' Crossword 2023-01-06
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- My birth month
- Something I enjoy to play with my friends and family once a week
- an activity i enjoy doing outside of school
- My favorite cat breed; my cat's breed
- An instrument i enjoy
- my favorite color
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- My favorite book series; Greek Mythology fiction series
- My favorite subject in school
- My least favorite car brand
- Something I enjoy learning and talking about
10 Clues: My birth month • my favorite color • An instrument i enjoy • My least favorite car brand • My favorite subject in school • My favorite cat breed; my cat's breed • an activity i enjoy doing outside of school • Something I enjoy learning and talking about • My favorite book series; Greek Mythology fiction series • ...
Walk two moons Vocabulary 61-70 2023-02-03
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- titan in Greek mythology who steals fire from heaven for the benefit
- demise, destruction or decay
- restored confidence
- searching thoroughly by moving the contents about
- not easily convinced or persuaded; doubtful
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- top of pointed tapering object or structure, as a mountain peak
- unwilling; hesitant
- refrain from troubling or worrying
- shrub with showy flowers of pink, white, or purple
- Grating; easily; irritated; rough
10 Clues: unwilling; hesitant • restored confidence • demise, destruction or decay • Grating; easily; irritated; rough • refrain from troubling or worrying • not easily convinced or persuaded; doubtful • searching thoroughly by moving the contents about • shrub with showy flowers of pink, white, or purple • top of pointed tapering object or structure, as a mountain peak • ...
books 1-12 review 2023-12-12
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- an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and handicraft
- Tiresias tells Odysseus that only ___________ will return home
- The Wind king gives Odysseus wind in this
- Famous prophet that Odysseus has to go to the underworld to see
- fake name that odysseus
- they used it as ear plugs
- the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa
- Circe can _________________ men into animals
- Homer embodies hubris into the characters Odysseus, the Suitors, and the Cyclopes
- epic A long, narrative poem that tells us the adventures of a hero is a
- immortality What does Calypso promise to make Odysseus if he stays on the island with her
- Helios threatens to make the __________ stop shining if Zeus doesn’t punish Odysseus’ men for eating his cattle
- an enchantress and a minor goddess in ancient Greek mythology and religion
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- Odysseus’ men tie him to the __________ of the ship so he can hear the sirens
- son of the Greek hero Odysseus and his wife, Penelope
- she entertained the Greek hero Odysseus for seven years, but she could not overcome his longing for home even by promising
- a legendary monster who lives on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite her counterpart Charybdis
- Lotus Eaters Who does the land belong to where Odysseus’ men ate a flower and did not want to continue on home
- the daughter of the sea god Pontus and the earth goddess Gaia
- What is the thing that Penelope weaves and takes apart at night so that she doesn’t have to marry the suitors
- What is blocking the entrance to the Cyclops cave
- Who does Polyphemus pray to for revenge on Odysseus
- How many years has Odysseus been gone since leaving for the Trojan War
23 Clues: fake name that odysseus • they used it as ear plugs • The Wind king gives Odysseus wind in this • Circe can _________________ men into animals • the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa • What is blocking the entrance to the Cyclops cave • Who does Polyphemus pray to for revenge on Odysseus • son of the Greek hero Odysseus and his wife, Penelope • ...
Test your Knowledge on the Isle of Bria 2020-02-24
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- Ancient Greek doctor who is often called the "father of medicine"
- Queen of the gods
- a government that is run by a few people, usually by members of rich, powerful families
- developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC
- a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler"
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Peninsula a stretch of land that extends southward into the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
- the basic law making body in a democracy, made up of a group of citizens
- King of the gods
- goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens
- method an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
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- valuables taken in war
- a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
- Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician whose ideas led to the field of geometry
- a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws
- Scientist of the Hellenistic Age who was the first person to explain how levers work
- Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
- powerful military ships - on the bow was a bronze-tipped battering ram, which could easily slice through a wooden ship.
- another name for city-state used by the Greeks
- Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon.
- a type of government in which all power is held in the hands of one ruler, usually a military leader
- sea goddesses in mythology that sang a lured sailors to their deaths.
22 Clues: King of the gods • Queen of the gods • valuables taken in war • Goddess of love and beauty • developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC • another name for city-state used by the Greeks • goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens • a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler" • a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws • ...
History of Greek Theatre-Leo Davis-Ding 2021-03-01
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- Usage of words to express thought
- first of the four categories
- when the first recorded theatrical event was
- Song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
- where the best seat was located that was reserved for the Priest of Dionysus Eleutherios.
- this is what the skene is decorated in
- the first winner of the best tragedy contest
- had approximately 250,000 to 300,000 people
- which means place of seeing
- was a hut or tent on the opposite side of the audience
- wrote around 123 plays
- third of the four categories
- Characters support the plot. Their motivation drives the play.
- second of the four categories
- the person who wrote the Iliad and the odyssey
- Dionysus is the god of this and fertility
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- comes from the Greek verb meaning to do or to act
- greek plays usually take place here
- Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring this god
- How speech reveals character
- where the major festival was held
- was circular and 65ft in diameter
- the word chorus in greek means this
- this was placed in the middle of the orchestra
- The arrangements of the events in the play
- a blank could play several roles
- fourth of the four categories
- in the western world can be traced back to ancient Greece
- all the performers except musicians wore this
- the first great theorist of dramatic art, who defined the word tragedy in his work Poetics.
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
31 Clues: wrote around 123 plays • which means place of seeing • How speech reveals character • first of the four categories • third of the four categories • fourth of the four categories • second of the four categories • a blank could play several roles • Usage of words to express thought • where the major festival was held • was circular and 65ft in diameter • ...
Ancient Greece REVIEW 2025-10-28
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- someone who paid rent, either in money or crops
- type of formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unt
- a term used for "greek like"
- a battle that the Persians lost at sea from a sneak attack by the Greeks
- belief in many gods
- was the leader of the Persians when they attacked Greece
- in this battle, Athenians ran about 26 miles to stop the Persian attack
- continent that Greece is a part of
- Greek cities were often called this
- Athenian soldiers were known for their _____ in times of war
- The battle in which Leonidas led 300 Spartan troops against the Persian Army in a herioc defeat
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- the sea located to the east of Greece
- land surrounded by 3 bodies of water
- place where the Greek Gods live
- The leader from Macedonia that conquered Asia Minor from the Persians and land to the west before his death
- Athens and its allies created this league to protect themselves from the Persian attack
- Spartan solders were known for this type of soldier
- type of government ran by a small group of people
- Boys were taken from their families at the age of seven and enrolled in a rigorous state-sponsored program known as the _____
- because Greek citizens could not produce all products, they particpated in ____ with other civilizations to get those needs
- type of goverment that Greece transitioned to where the people have the power
- sea located to the west of Greece
- weapon infantry ground troops used that was about 18ft long
- a collection of myths and stories that people tell about their gods and heroes
24 Clues: belief in many gods • a term used for "greek like" • place where the Greek Gods live • sea located to the west of Greece • continent that Greece is a part of • Greek cities were often called this • land surrounded by 3 bodies of water • the sea located to the east of Greece • someone who paid rent, either in money or crops • type of government ran by a small group of people • ...
Unit 11 Crossword 2026-04-22
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- When culture is a combination of Greek and Roman it is known as ______-Roman
- Discovered many concepts such as square numbers and his popular theorem about triangles.
- Thought that knowledge was gained through observation; analyzed data, studied math & logic. He realized the Earth is round by observing the position of stars.
- Student of Aristotle. Encouraged research and learning throughout his empire.
- culture that is greek-like
- _______ poetry were shorter poems often sung along with stringed instruments
- Greek Victory that ended the first Persian War
- Invented an early type of laser by using mirrors.
- Macedonian Pike, 18ft spear
- Taught by Socrates and founded a school of philosophy called the Academy. Thought society should be led by philosopher-kings.
- logical guess
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- ________ league was an alliance that included Sparta
- Believed that divine reason governed the universe and that people needed to live in harmony with nature and try to master their emotions through self-control
- "Father of History"; Investigated the conflict of the Persian wars in his book The Histories
- He engaged citizens in discussions by asking question after question to force his listeners to think for themselves
- The battle that broke the Persians' naval power and caused the Persians to retreat ending the Second Persian War
- ______ league was an alliance that included Athens
- Best known Greek doctor who made his students swear an oath to use their knowledge in ethical ways
- Wrote about the history of the Peloponnesian War. He would visit the battle site and interview people who participated in the event.
- World's first Autobiography. Hoped that history could teach people to live a moral life
- collection of stories about gods and heroes
21 Clues: logical guess • culture that is greek-like • Macedonian Pike, 18ft spear • collection of stories about gods and heroes • Greek Victory that ended the first Persian War • Invented an early type of laser by using mirrors. • ______ league was an alliance that included Athens • ________ league was an alliance that included Sparta • ...
Valentines Day Crossword - Mir Edition 2022-02-13
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- Small cat with yellow collar
- A good thing to watch on a Saturday night
- Rafi's favorite type of Mythology
- Bossy big sister cat
- What Zain will build for his Hot Wheels cars
- What Rafi and Mama like to play on Sundays
- An outdoor activity to do at Copper Head Trail
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- Homemade delicious Mexican flat breads
- What Mama likes to do on a mat
- Last name of awesome neighbors
- Awesome camp in West Virginia
- What Papa likes to do on Monday nights
12 Clues: Bossy big sister cat • Small cat with yellow collar • Awesome camp in West Virginia • What Mama likes to do on a mat • Last name of awesome neighbors • Rafi's favorite type of Mythology • Homemade delicious Mexican flat breads • What Papa likes to do on Monday nights • A good thing to watch on a Saturday night • What Rafi and Mama like to play on Sundays • ...
paul and barnabus 2023-10-28
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- stories of false gods
- Sea What sea were they near
- What the crowd wanted to do with a bull
- the name the people called Barnabas
- Spirit Who told Paul and Barnabas to go to Antioch
- Jewish meeting house
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- What Paul said to the lame man
- The crowds thought Paul and Barnabas were these
- the name the people called Paul
- What gods did Romans believe in
- who tried to stop Paul and Barnabas
- people would sacrifice oxen, goats, bulls and -
12 Clues: Jewish meeting house • stories of false gods • Sea What sea were they near • What Paul said to the lame man • the name the people called Paul • What gods did Romans believe in • who tried to stop Paul and Barnabas • the name the people called Barnabas • What the crowd wanted to do with a bull • The crowds thought Paul and Barnabas were these • ...
Escape crossword 2023-08-04
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- Author of "Sult" and known as "the traitor"
- A term that refers to the art, science, or profession of teaching
- Worlds most famous playwright
- A colour and a Beatles song
- Spanish word for party
- A classical style of expressive dancing with conventional steps and graceful movements
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- Greek goddess of love and beauty
- Another word for laptop
- The world tree in Norse Mythology
- Most widely practiced Religion in the world
- An experienced and trusted adviser
- Segregation and discirimination in South Africa
12 Clues: Spanish word for party • Another word for laptop • A colour and a Beatles song • Worlds most famous playwright • Greek goddess of love and beauty • The world tree in Norse Mythology • An experienced and trusted adviser • Most widely practiced Religion in the world • Author of "Sult" and known as "the traitor" • Segregation and discirimination in South Africa • ...
Halloween 2023-09-09
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- Full moon's curse that brings out the beast.
- Ghostly presence or apparition.
- creature of the night.
- Grave-robbing creature that feasts on the dead.
- One-eyed giant from Greek mythology.
- General term for a living being, often monstrous.
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- Walking dead in search of brains.
- Large and fearsome humanoid known for eating humans.
- Monster made of assembled parts, named after its creator.
- Ancient Egyptian wrap star.
- Mischievous, often malevolent fairy folk.
- Wailing spirit foretelling death in Irish folklore.
12 Clues: creature of the night. • Ancient Egyptian wrap star. • Ghostly presence or apparition. • Walking dead in search of brains. • One-eyed giant from Greek mythology. • Mischievous, often malevolent fairy folk. • Full moon's curse that brings out the beast. • Grave-robbing creature that feasts on the dead. • General term for a living being, often monstrous. • ...
Flocabulary Test 2022-10-20
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- to preserve a dead body by wrapping it in cloth strips after embalming it with oils.
- a family of rulers that are in power in a country; the period of time when a country is led by members of the same family.
- one half of the Earth.
- fixed, precise.
- ancient Macedonian ruler and king of Macedonia from 336-323 BCE. He overthrew the Persians and established the largest empire the ancient world had seen.
- an independent state made up of a city and the land around it.
- a designed circle used on maps to show direction.
- an imaginary line running from the north pole to the south pole that passes through Greenwich, England; zero degrees longitude.
- in Greek mythology, the goddess of arts, war and wisdom and the protectress of Athens. She was a daughter of Zeus, said to have been born from his head.
- a major philosopher from ancient Greece who wrote "The Republic" around 380 BCE.
- an ancient Egyptian ruler.
- the city in which the center of government is located.
- a form of written language, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, where symbols represent things.
- an ancient Athenian philosopher who lived and taught approximately between 470-399 BCE.
- an ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato. He established a school in Athens in 335 BCE, and wrote many of his works there.
- a tablet with inscriptions of the same decree written three ways: in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphics and demotic characters. It was discovered in 1799 near Rosetta, Egypt, and made it possible for historians to translate hieroglyphics for the first time.
- the edge that separates one thing from another
- a large, ancient stone structure with triangular sides and a square base. Such buildings were used as tombs for the rulers of ancient Egypt
- an explanation of the symbols on a map or chart.
- a distance measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian, passing through Greenwich, England.
- king of the gods in Greek mythology. The Romans called him Jupiter.
- a type of paper made from a plant used in ancient times.
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- seen from above, as from a bird's perspective.
- a set of numbers that gives the location of a point on a map, grid or graph.
- a picture that shows the features of an area of the Earth or sky.
- a large statue in Giza, Egypt, of a mythological creature with the body of a lion and a human head.
- a hero with great strength in Greek mythology. He is said to be half god.
- sand, soil, mud and other small particles that sink to the bottom of bodies of water.
- something, like a large building, that is easy to see and helps guide travelers.
- considered in comparison to someone or something else.
- in ancient Greece, a market and open space used for public meetings.
- the world's longest river. It goes from Uganda north to Egypt.
- existing in a material form; able to be seen and/or touched.
- the place where something is.
- distance north or south of the equator.
- the relationship between something's actual size or distance compared to its size or distance on a map or model.
- something that stands for or represents something else.
- in Greece, the high, fortified area of Athens where the Parthenon is.
- the space between two places or things.
- the imaginary line around the Earth that is the same distance from the North and South Poles.
40 Clues: fixed, precise. • one half of the Earth. • an ancient Egyptian ruler. • the place where something is. • distance north or south of the equator. • the space between two places or things. • seen from above, as from a bird's perspective. • the edge that separates one thing from another • an explanation of the symbols on a map or chart. • ...
myon 2020-10-12
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- someone or something that has an impact on
- belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
- citadel or complex built on a high hill
- means that you are an individual destined to die because you are susceptible to death
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- a person who is supposed to be able, through supernatural insight, to see what the future holds.
- sample, abundant, bountiful.
- a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
- system of government where citizens are allowed to participate in the proposal
- feeling, showing, or causing joy
- small white pigeon used as a symbol for peace, or a person who wants peace
- any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods
11 Clues: sample, abundant, bountiful. • feeling, showing, or causing joy • citadel or complex built on a high hill • someone or something that has an impact on • belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. • small white pigeon used as a symbol for peace, or a person who wants peace • ...
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
Archetype Examples Crossword (Extra Credit) 2024-09-18
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- THE HERO WANTS TO LEAVE THEIR WHAT ON THE WORLD?
- JACK SPARROW FROM THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
- THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN
- THE SAGE YEARS FOR WHAT?
- LUNA LOVEGOOD FROM HARRY POTTER
- MS. FRIZZLE FROM THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
- THE PHOENIX FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY
- MIGUEL FROM COCO
- JUDGE DUFFY FROM TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE
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- SNOW WHITE FROM SNOW WHITE
- GENIE FROM ALADDIN
- THE CAGE IN SYMPATHY
- THE CAREGIVER WANTS TO PROVIDE WHAT TO THE WORLD?
- GREG FROM DIARY OF A WHIMY KID
- PERCY JACKSON FROM THE LIGHTNING THIEF
- THE GARDEN OF EDEN IN THE BIBLE
- MRS. WEASLEY FROM HARRY POTTER
- ROMEO FROM ROMEO AND JULIET
- MATILDA FROM MATILDA
19 Clues: MIGUEL FROM COCO • GENIE FROM ALADDIN • THE CAGE IN SYMPATHY • MATILDA FROM MATILDA • THE SAGE YEARS FOR WHAT? • SNOW WHITE FROM SNOW WHITE • ROMEO FROM ROMEO AND JULIET • GREG FROM DIARY OF A WHIMY KID • MRS. WEASLEY FROM HARRY POTTER • LUNA LOVEGOOD FROM HARRY POTTER • THE GARDEN OF EDEN IN THE BIBLE • THE PHOENIX FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY • THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN • ...
The Lightning Thief 2024-02-22
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- Percy's mother's name
- Main character in "The Lightning Thief"
- The lightning bolt stolen in the book
- The name of Percy Jackson's best friend
- Percy's father and the god of the sea
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- The camp where demigods are trained
- The three-headed dog guarding the Underworld
- Percy's pen that transforms into a sword
- Home of the gods in Greek mythology
- Percy's Latin teacher who is secretly a centaur
- The goddess of wisdom and warfare
- Percy's enemy and son of Hermes
12 Clues: Percy's mother's name • Percy's enemy and son of Hermes • The goddess of wisdom and warfare • The camp where demigods are trained • Home of the gods in Greek mythology • The lightning bolt stolen in the book • Percy's father and the god of the sea • Main character in "The Lightning Thief" • The name of Percy Jackson's best friend • Percy's pen that transforms into a sword • ...
Solve the Clues To Find The Key Letter 2024-12-10
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- giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen
- to express a thought, feeling or idea
- thirty two minus twenty nine
- something which can be touched or felt
- monstrous figure from greek mythology with snake-hair
- work jointly or together (on a project)
- to work something out based on evidence
- a word which tells us how something is done
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- words that sound like what they mean
- to rub out
- punctuation which joins two closely connected ideas together in one sentence
- unstoppable
12 Clues: to rub out • unstoppable • thirty two minus twenty nine • words that sound like what they mean • to express a thought, feeling or idea • something which can be touched or felt • work jointly or together (on a project) • to work something out based on evidence • a word which tells us how something is done • monstrous figure from greek mythology with snake-hair • ...
Pandora and her box 2025-05-15
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- King of the gods who ordered Pandora's creation
- Container that unleashed the world's evils
- What was released from Pandora’s box
- traditional story explaining human suffering
- The first woman in Greek mythology
- Titan who accepted Pandora as a gift
- What led Pandora to open the box
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- Pandora was part of one against mankind
- The only thing left inside Pandora's box
- Pandora's role as the first woman
- God who crafted Pandora out of clay
- The original object before being mistranslated as "box"
12 Clues: What led Pandora to open the box • Pandora's role as the first woman • The first woman in Greek mythology • God who crafted Pandora out of clay • What was released from Pandora’s box • Titan who accepted Pandora as a gift • Pandora was part of one against mankind • The only thing left inside Pandora's box • Container that unleashed the world's evils • ...
Unit 1 Vocabulary 2022-05-09
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- Columbus Discovered the New World of the Americas
- created the printing press with moveable type
- Did the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling
- da Vinci a painter who created the Mona Lisa
- Exchange: exchange of diseases, food, and ideas
- Renaissance focused on everyday life type paintings
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- the language of the common people
- Renaissance Greek and Roman mythology paintings
- “Father of Humanism”
- of Tordesillas: _____ divided land in the Americas
- wrote The Prince
- Italian painter who created the School of Athens
12 Clues: wrote The Prince • “Father of Humanism” • the language of the common people • da Vinci a painter who created the Mona Lisa • created the printing press with moveable type • Renaissance Greek and Roman mythology paintings • Exchange: exchange of diseases, food, and ideas • Did the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling • Italian painter who created the School of Athens • ...
GREEK MYTHOLOGY + THE ODYSSEY 2026-03-30
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- The number of years that Odyssey was away from home.
- The author of The Odyssey, also the name of the father on The Simpsons (cartoon).
- - a sentimental longing for the past, coming from the Greek word, nostos (homecoming).
- - She turned Odysseus’s men into pigs.
- The Odyssey is classified as this type of poem.
- - He used artificial wings made of wax and feathers to fly, but ultimately flew too close to the sun and perished.
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- Odysseus’s loyal and devout wife.
- Odysseus is trying to get back to this place.
- MYTHOLOGY + THE ODYSSEY
- A type of one-eyed monster. Odysseus blinds one of them, named Polyphemus.
- Odysseus fought in this war for 10 years.
11 Clues: MYTHOLOGY + THE ODYSSEY • Odysseus’s loyal and devout wife. • - She turned Odysseus’s men into pigs. • Odysseus fought in this war for 10 years. • Odysseus is trying to get back to this place. • The Odyssey is classified as this type of poem. • The number of years that Odyssey was away from home. • ...
Vikings Crossword 2022-05-03
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- A yearly viking political assembly
- The god of mischief in Norse mythology
- The lowest viking social class
- The king of the gods in viking mythology
- The viking name for tribal chiefs
- Vikings built these to travel across the ocean
- The first viking raid was located in _____
- Wild, uncontrollable viking warriors
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- The 'nine worlds' of Norse mythology were connected by a world tree called _______
- The most valued viking weapons
- Odin’s horse, Sleipnir, had how many legs?
- The Vikings believed that the sound of thunder was Thor’s ________.
- Viking homes were called _________
- In Norse mythology, where did viking warriors go after they died?
- The name of the world of humans in Norse mythology
15 Clues: The most valued viking weapons • The lowest viking social class • The viking name for tribal chiefs • A yearly viking political assembly • Viking homes were called _________ • Wild, uncontrollable viking warriors • The god of mischief in Norse mythology • The king of the gods in viking mythology • Odin’s horse, Sleipnir, had how many legs? • ...
Religion vocab 2022-10-17
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- specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons.
- is the belief in many gods (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, and Ancient Americas).
- The way of life propagated by a Chinese philosopher named K'ung Fu-tzu or Confucius
- a religious teaching by Buddha and his followers, which declares that by destroying greed and hatred
- a collection of traditional stories that express the beliefs or values of a group of people.
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- the Christian religion, based on the life and teachings of Jesus and on the christian holy book, the Bible.
- a religion based on the messages that Muhammad is believed to have received from God. In Arabic, the word Islam means “to submit to God.”
- The religion of the Israelites of the Bible and of the Jews of today, based on the teachings of the Torah.
- is the belief in one God (Judaism, Christianity and Islam)
- originated in India and can be viewed as both monotheistic and polytheistic.
- a folktale that tries to explain the way the world is or how things came to be
11 Clues: is the belief in one God (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) • originated in India and can be viewed as both monotheistic and polytheistic. • a folktale that tries to explain the way the world is or how things came to be • The way of life propagated by a Chinese philosopher named K'ung Fu-tzu or Confucius • ...
M-Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-27
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- goddess or personified spirit, often portrayed as the diamond of the strife of war.
- goddess of virgin hearth, sacrificial flame,first born child of Kronos
- God of Oracles/music,he healed,created poetry
- God of the sea, earthquakes, floods and drought,
- Goddess of wisdom,defense of towns,wears long robe,armed with shield and spear
- source of devastating storms,poet described him as volcano-giant, said to be huge that his head touched the stars, was defeated by zeus.
- god of the sky, had 12 sons and 6 daughter with his wife Gaea, Gaea goddess of the earth
- lures sailors to death with a bewitching song, secretly abducted by hades,portrayed as bodies of birds and women's heads
- spirit of sharp gust of winds, half woman half bird, sent by zeus for revealing the secrets of the gods
- God of travel,hospitality,personal messenger of zeus,guides dead who lead souls to the underworld
- Love, beauty and pleasure,attribute doves,apple and mirror
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- God of hunting in wilderness,goddess of childbirth,twin brother Apollon,targeted girls
- God of fire/craftsmen,rides donkey's,holds hammer and tongs
- King of the gods,god of the sky, weather, law and order.
- Goddess queen of sea , wife of Poseidon , female personification of the sea
- child-devouring sea monster, preyed on children, zeus transformed her into a monster to devour children of others, often described as the boogeyman
- three powerful winged daimons medusa, Euryale, Sthenno, medusa were the only mortals. Their form was snake hair, wings and a tusk.
- God of shepherds and hunters, he was a man with horns , legs and tail of a goat.
- female spirits of the natural world, goddess of rivers, springs, meadows and mountains.
- Goddess of night, emerged as dawn the creation, spawned a brood of dark spirits
- Queen of gods,goddess of marriage,accompanied by lion,cuckoo or hawk
- Fish-tailed sea-god, also described as god of Tritonis, son and herald of Poseidon
- represented the corruptions of earth, slime, fetid water,illness and disease.
- God of war,battlelust,was mature,god of courage
- God of the underworld, the wealthy one, son of Cronus and Rhea, keeper of souls
25 Clues: God of Oracles/music,he healed,created poetry • God of war,battlelust,was mature,god of courage • God of the sea, earthquakes, floods and drought, • King of the gods,god of the sky, weather, law and order. • Love, beauty and pleasure,attribute doves,apple and mirror • God of fire/craftsmen,rides donkey's,holds hammer and tongs • ...
Mythology Crossword (Greek, Norse, Egyptian) 2020-08-27
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- _____'s box
- Only thing that can kill Baldur
- Dog-like lord of the dead
- Soldiers hid inside
- Bird's eye to ward off evil
- Strongest man alive
- Battle at the end of the world
- Where pharaohs are buried
- Giant snake who kills Thor
- "By Jove!"
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- Sun god
- Hearts weighed against one of her feathers
- Sacred bird of Thoth
- One-eyed god of wisdom
- King Tut
- Tree Odin hung from from nine years
- Persephone ate these seeds
- Went to the underworld to save his wife
- Monstrous wolf, son of Loki
- Thor's hammer
- Cut off one head, two grow back
- Killer of Osiris
- Sailors on Jason's ship
- Twelve winged warrior women
24 Clues: Sun god • King Tut • "By Jove!" • _____'s box • Thor's hammer • Killer of Osiris • Soldiers hid inside • Strongest man alive • Sacred bird of Thoth • One-eyed god of wisdom • Sailors on Jason's ship • Dog-like lord of the dead • Where pharaohs are buried • Persephone ate these seeds • Giant snake who kills Thor • Monstrous wolf, son of Loki • Twelve winged warrior women • ...
Monsters & Creatures of Greek Mythology 2023-05-10
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- sea monster with 12 tentacles and 6 dog-like heads
- father of all monsters
- one-eyed giant
- lives in a labyrinth; eats children
- playful goat-men
- a nine-headed snake-dragon
- they hunted down murderers with their sharp fangs and claws
- looking into her eyes will turn you to stone
- home of the Minotaur
- solved the Sphinx's riddle and saved the city of Thebes
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- a rude half-man, half-horse creature
- flying horse
- skilled trainer of Achilles and Jason of the Argonauts
- eagle-lion-woman with a deadly riddle
- a sea monster that could create a giant whirlpool
- a giant three-headed dog that guarded the gates of the Underworld
- Greek name of the Furies
- could blow fire from its mouth
- giant bird women
- part eagle, part lion who guarded treasures
- sea nymphs with irresistible voices and songs
21 Clues: flying horse • one-eyed giant • playful goat-men • giant bird women • home of the Minotaur • father of all monsters • Greek name of the Furies • a nine-headed snake-dragon • could blow fire from its mouth • lives in a labyrinth; eats children • a rude half-man, half-horse creature • eagle-lion-woman with a deadly riddle • part eagle, part lion who guarded treasures • ...
The Lightning Thief & Greek Mythology 2024-03-06
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- the goddess of love and beauty, wife of the lame blacksmith god of fire
- the summer deadline for Percy to find and return the stolen item; it occurs on June 21st
- Grover is this type of creature
- god of the underworld
- the daughter of Athena, the goddess of wisdom
- Luke's father, the messenger of the gods
- the last name of the wheelchair-bound teacher who is an expert on Greek mythology
- the one who can see into the future and has all of the answers
- the location of the beach cabin that Percy and mom spend time together
- Percy's father
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- the classmate who bullies Grover on the field trip
- the symbol of Percy's father
- daughter of Ares, the god of war
- blacksmith god of fire
- god of the sun
- Queen of the gods; goddess of marriage
- goddess of agriculture
- a long journey to accomplish a goal
- the official name of someone who is half human and half god
- the number of schools Percy has attended in the same number of years
20 Clues: god of the sun • Percy's father • god of the underworld • blacksmith god of fire • goddess of agriculture • the symbol of Percy's father • Grover is this type of creature • daughter of Ares, the god of war • a long journey to accomplish a goal • Queen of the gods; goddess of marriage • Luke's father, the messenger of the gods • the daughter of Athena, the goddess of wisdom • ...
Greek and Roman Mythology Crossword 2025-05-08
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- In addition to the underworld, Pluto is also the god of...
- A flower created by the god Apollo after his lover was killed by a discus
- The weaver Athena turned into a spider
- The oldest goddess
- Apollo and Artemis's mother
- The god who created horses
- The king who kept Daedalus captive
- The one who holds up the sky
- Who slayed the Nemean lion
- What Persephone first ate in the underworld
- A monster who almost overthrew the gods
- What Kronos used to kill his father
- The son of the person who designed the Labyrinth
- The name of Jason's ship
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- Also known as Dionysus in his Greek form
- The god of the wild
- The mother of the first 6 Olympians
- The instrument played by Orpheus
- The original sun god
- A god whose Greek and Roman names are the same
- Goddess of the hearth
- A monster thaevery time 2 new heads everytime one is chopped off
- The name of Odysseus's wife
- The couple responsible for the Trojan War
- The Greek version of Cupid
- In most versions of the myth, Gaia's first children
- The guy with the golden touch
- Saturn, also known as...
- A mortal Cupid fell in love with
- Someone who helped Jason get the golden fleece
- The guy who ferries the dead across the Rivers Styx
- Hades's 3-headed dog
- The god of death
- The goddess that was borne from Zeus's skull
- The river Achilles was dipped in as a baby that made him invurnerable
- The person who was killed by Achilles and then dragged along behind his chariot for days
36 Clues: The god of death • The oldest goddess • The god of the wild • The original sun god • Hades's 3-headed dog • Goddess of the hearth • Saturn, also known as... • The name of Jason's ship • The god who created horses • The Greek version of Cupid • Who slayed the Nemean lion • Apollo and Artemis's mother • The name of Odysseus's wife • The one who holds up the sky • ...
GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND DRAMA PUZZLE 2025-05-12
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- A traditional story explaining natural events or beliefs.
- Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts.
- A person or place that gives wise advice or predictions.
- King of the gods; god of the sky and thunder.
- Showing bravery or courage, like a hero.
- Goddess of love and beauty.
- The moral or message a story teaches.
- Being faithful and trustworthy.
- Having or showing good judgment and knowledge.
- A maze, like the one with the Minotaur.
- Worn in Greek theatre to show a character’s emotions.
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- Queen of the gods; goddess of marriage and family.
- A serious play with sad or serious themes.
- God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
- Goddess of the moon and hunting.
- God of wine, theatre, and celebrations.
- God of the underworld and the dead.
- A funny play meant to entertain and amuse.
- God of the sun, music, and prophecy.
- Too much pride or self-confidence, often a character’s downfall.
20 Clues: Goddess of love and beauty. • Being faithful and trustworthy. • Goddess of the moon and hunting. • Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. • God of the underworld and the dead. • God of the sun, music, and prophecy. • The moral or message a story teaches. • God of wine, theatre, and celebrations. • A maze, like the one with the Minotaur. • ...
the ancient greeks 2015-10-30
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- Greek tyrant who seized power in 560 B.C.; he divided large estates among landless farmers and gave jobs and money to the poor
- Persian king who came to the throne in 521 B.C. and reorganized the Persian government by dividing the empire into 20 states
- a Greek island in the Aegean Sea where the Delian League had its headquarters
- he strait where the Greeks attacked and destroyed almost the entire Persian fleet in a ferocious battle
- in early Greek city-states, an open area that served as both a market and a meeting place
- an Athenian general who came up with a plan for the Spartans and the Athenians to fight the Persians
- a site northwest of Athens where the largest Greek army ever assembled crushed the Persian army and saved their homeland in 479 B.C.
- person who was conquered and enslaved by the ancient Spartans
- great Athenian general and statesman who guided Athens from 461 B.C. until 429 B.C.; he expanded democracy by allowing lower-class male citizens to run for political office; he also supported artists, architects, and philosophers
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- democracy system of government in which people gather at mass meetings to decide on government matters
- the early Greek city-state, made up of a city and the surrounding countryside and run like an independent country
- democracy system of government in which people elect leaders to make laws
- person who takes power by force and rules with total authority
- the Mycenaean king in Greek mythology who used trickery to win the Trojan War
- the son of Darius, this Persian king took the throne in 486 B.C. after the death of his father; he invaded Greece but was eventually defeated
- official who ruled a state in the Persian Empire under Darius
- Greek leader who came to power in 508 B.C. and is credited with making the government of Athens a democracy
- a city-state in early Greece which developed into an emerging democracy; boys were given a well-rounded education that included academics, sports, and music
- the Great ruler who united the Persians into a powerful empire in the 6th century B.C.
- an island off the southeast coast of mainland Greece
20 Clues: an island off the southeast coast of mainland Greece • official who ruled a state in the Persian Empire under Darius • person who was conquered and enslaved by the ancient Spartans • person who takes power by force and rules with total authority • democracy system of government in which people elect leaders to make laws • ...
Odyssey Crossword puzzle 2022-10-26
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- Who turns many of Odysseus’ men into pigs
- son of the Greek hero Odysseus
- a legendary monster who lives on one side of a narrow channel of wate
- the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon
- a monster with a beautiful, but dangerous, singing voice
- intense armed conflict
- the king of the Cephallenians, an ethnic group who lived both on the Ionian islands and on the mainland
- the supreme being, creator, and principal object of faith.
- a king of Mycenae who commanded the Greeks during the Trojan War.
- a blind prophet of Apollo
- where odysseus battles gods and monsters as he makes his way home from?
- the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra
- the wife of Alcinous and mother of Nausicaa and Laodamas
- a female god or deity
- sea monster in Greek mythology
- Greek poem
- queen of Ithaca and was the daughter of Spartan king Icarius and naiad Periboea.
- Odysseus’ home
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- an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and handicraft
- the king of the Greek pantheon of gods
- an immortal goddess who holds Odysseus prisoner for seven years on the island where she lives and forces him to be her lover.
- She took Aegisthus as her lover while Agamemnon was away at war.
- was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, and the brother of Electra
- a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
- metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers or warriors to protect the body in battle
- how many years did it take for odysseus to return to ithaca
- a legendary Greek king of Ithaca
- a legendary king of Pylos.
- Ithacan son of Eupeithes
- the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia
- a giant dark purple dragon encountered in the Ruined Kingdom
- a central figure in the Trojan War, leading the Spartan contingent of the Greek army, under his elder brother Agamemnon, king of Mycenae.
- an enchantress and a minor goddess in ancient Greek mythology and religion.
- at the beginning of the odyssey everyone thinks odysseus is dead
- was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus
- clymnestras lover
- the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
37 Clues: Greek poem • Odysseus’ home • clymnestras lover • a female god or deity • intense armed conflict • Ithacan son of Eupeithes • a blind prophet of Apollo • a legendary king of Pylos. • son of the Greek hero Odysseus • sea monster in Greek mythology • a legendary Greek king of Ithaca • the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon • the king of the Greek pantheon of gods • ...
famous 1 2024-04-30
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- Mythical bird creature in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, known as the mount of Vishnu.
- Swan character from the ballet "Swan Lake," originally a princess cursed into swan form.
- Refers to Archimedes' pet owl in ancient Greek lore.
- The phoenix in Harry Potter known for its loyalty and ability to carry heavy loads.
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- U.S. national symbol, represents freedom and strength.
- Mythical bird that regenerates or is reborn from its own ashes.
- Gigantic bird of prey in Middle Eastern myths, capable of carrying off elephants.
- Symbolic bird in Norse mythology; Huginn and Muninn were Odin's messengers.
8 Clues: Refers to Archimedes' pet owl in ancient Greek lore. • U.S. national symbol, represents freedom and strength. • Mythical bird that regenerates or is reborn from its own ashes. • Symbolic bird in Norse mythology; Huginn and Muninn were Odin's messengers. • Gigantic bird of prey in Middle Eastern myths, capable of carrying off elephants. • ...
Crossword 2020-10-13
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- In the Greek mythology, god of the underworld
- the biggest planet and one of the gaseous giants in the solar system.
- longest mountain range in Iran.
- Nearest star aside from the sun
- mammals characterized by having long sharp fangs.
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- Official language of Israel.
- Capital City of Tanzania.
- Largest ocean in the world
- a sport played with rackets and green balls.
- Alighieri author of the "Comedy".
10 Clues: Capital City of Tanzania. • Largest ocean in the world • Official language of Israel. • longest mountain range in Iran. • Nearest star aside from the sun • Alighieri author of the "Comedy". • a sport played with rackets and green balls. • In the Greek mythology, god of the underworld • mammals characterized by having long sharp fangs. • ...
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
Saturn Crossword 2023-10-13
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- A type of planet; Saturn
- Painted "Saturn devouring his son"
- An event by the Romans; end of Autumn harvest
- Greek mythology; God of agriculture
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- First to discover Saturn; first of the modern astronomers
- A satellite sent to then surpassed Saturn; two of them
- The gap in between the first and second ring; a satellite
- Saturn's atmospheric color
- Saturn's largest moon
- Consistent of iron and nickel
10 Clues: Saturn's largest moon • A type of planet; Saturn • Saturn's atmospheric color • Consistent of iron and nickel • Painted "Saturn devouring his son" • Greek mythology; God of agriculture • An event by the Romans; end of Autumn harvest • A satellite sent to then surpassed Saturn; two of them • First to discover Saturn; first of the modern astronomers • ...
Round 1 - Crossword 2025-05-18
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- Captain Nemo's legendary submarine (8)
- Ishmael's doomed whaling vessel (6)
- Captain Hook's boat (5, 5)
- Quint's vessel for catching a monster, Jaws (4)
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- Time ship disguised as a phone box (6)
- Treasure Island ship (10)
- Pirate ship captained by Jack Sparrow (3, 4)
- James Bond's submersible car (3, 6)
- Jason's ship, Greek mythology (4)
- The animals went two by two into... (3)
10 Clues: Treasure Island ship (10) • Captain Hook's boat (5, 5) • Jason's ship, Greek mythology (4) • James Bond's submersible car (3, 6) • Ishmael's doomed whaling vessel (6) • Time ship disguised as a phone box (6) • Captain Nemo's legendary submarine (8) • The animals went two by two into... (3) • Pirate ship captained by Jack Sparrow (3, 4) • ...
Mythical Creatures 2023-09-03
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- Half-human, half-horse being
- Legendary horse-like creature with a single horn
- Enchanting creature of the sea
- Mythological creature with a lion's body and human head
- Giant sea monster of Scandinavian folklore
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- One-eyed giants in Greek mythology
- Mythical creature with a lion's body and eagle's head
- Half-man, half-bull creature
- Gorgon with snakes for hair
- Mythical bird that's reborn from ashes
10 Clues: Gorgon with snakes for hair • Half-human, half-horse being • Half-man, half-bull creature • Enchanting creature of the sea • One-eyed giants in Greek mythology • Mythical bird that's reborn from ashes • Giant sea monster of Scandinavian folklore • Legendary horse-like creature with a single horn • Mythical creature with a lion's body and eagle's head • ...
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
Magenta March 12-March 22 2024-03-12
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- From Greek Mythology meaning “very difficult”
- Someone who is romantic and impractical
- From the Lewis Caroll poem- meaning nonsense
- From the story Gulliver’s Travels- means very tiny
- From the Christmas Carol -A miserable person
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- Means “mischievous”
- A mechanical device that perform human tasks
- A funny misuse of words
- An idea that is visionary yet imaginary
- A flower that grows from a bulb
10 Clues: Means “mischievous” • A funny misuse of words • A flower that grows from a bulb • Someone who is romantic and impractical • An idea that is visionary yet imaginary • A mechanical device that perform human tasks • From the Lewis Caroll poem- meaning nonsense • From the Christmas Carol -A miserable person • From Greek Mythology meaning “very difficult” • ...
Walk two moons 2023-01-30
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- Restored confidence
- Titan in Greek mythology who steals fire from heaven for the benefit of mankind
- Shrub with showy flowers of pink, white, or purple
- Searching thoroughly by moving the contents about
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- Demise, destruction or decay
- Grating; easily irritated; rough
- Refrain from troubling or worrying
- Top of a pointed, tapering object or structure, as a mountain peak
- Not easily convinced or persuaded; doubtful
- Unwilling; hesitant
10 Clues: Restored confidence • Unwilling; hesitant • Demise, destruction or decay • Grating; easily irritated; rough • Refrain from troubling or worrying • Not easily convinced or persuaded; doubtful • Searching thoroughly by moving the contents about • Shrub with showy flowers of pink, white, or purple • Top of a pointed, tapering object or structure, as a mountain peak • ...
The Hammer of Thor 2022-02-02
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- what is Magnus' sword named
- Sam has to marry this giant as as disguise
- warrior heaven
- Loki is bound by
- Norse god of lightning
- main character/protagonist
- realm of the Norse gods in Norse mythology
- used by the giants to bend the world around them
- Norse warriors who could endure inhuman pain
- rune of Tyr
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- what did Thor lose
- ancient Norse alphabet
- brings warriors to Valhalla
- antagonist
- rune of Thor
- Thor's hammer
- elf world in Norse mythology
- human world in Norse mythology
- conquerers in Europe and North America
- rune of Frey
20 Clues: antagonist • rune of Tyr • rune of Thor • rune of Frey • Thor's hammer • warrior heaven • Loki is bound by • what did Thor lose • ancient Norse alphabet • Norse god of lightning • main character/protagonist • what is Magnus' sword named • brings warriors to Valhalla • elf world in Norse mythology • human world in Norse mythology • conquerers in Europe and North America • ...
Theatre History Test-geboy 2023-03-02
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- greatist dramatist of all time
- term used for creators of theatre
- an attempt to revive the simplicity and humanism of ancient greek drama
- large circular arenas that were surrounded by tiers of seats
- was largely an imitation of greek theatre, a comic representations
- only person to attempt something close to a play
- allowed his characters to question fate and the wills of the gods
- plays that showed the clash between the will of the gods and the ambitions and desires of humanity
- form the center of interests in shakespeare's plays
- based on greek mythology-rife with pranks, sight gags, and general merriment
- three plays related by theme, myth, or characters
- where actors changed masks and costumes
- was more interested in people's lives over religious views of his day
- abstract characters that represent abstract qualities
- god of fertility, wine, and theatre
- performances were held in the open on hillsides surrounding a circular area
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- comedy of the profession
- considered nothing sacred and was a skilled satirist
- teaches the difference between right and wrong in the context of the devil and God battling for souls
- combines words, dance, and music that are rhythmically coordinated to the events of the story
- doll theatre
- human sorrow and compassion
- only morality play still performed to this day
- incorporates aspects of the five main types of drama in China
- special humorous bits of stage business, usually set apart from the main action
- expanded the number of actors and reduced and reduced the size of the chorus
- father of tragedy
- the first actor
- plays about historical events and moral conflicts in relationships of the heart
- the word that tragedy originated from
- only suriving greek trilogy to this day
31 Clues: doll theatre • the first actor • father of tragedy • comedy of the profession • human sorrow and compassion • greatist dramatist of all time • term used for creators of theatre • god of fertility, wine, and theatre • the word that tragedy originated from • only suriving greek trilogy to this day • where actors changed masks and costumes • ...
Test your knowledge on the Isle of Bria 2020-02-24
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- the basic law making body in a democracy, made up of a group of citizens
- goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens
- another name for city-state used by the Greeks
- Peninsula a stretch of land that extends southward into the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
- Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon.
- Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician whose ideas led to the field of geometry
- Scientist of the Hellenistic Age who was the first person to explain how levers work
- developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC
- powerful military ships - on the bow was a bronze-tipped battering ram, which could easily slice through a wooden ship.
- a type of government in which all power is held in the hands of one ruler, usually a military leader
- a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
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- Queen of the gods
- method an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
- a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws
- a government that is run by a few people, usually by members of rich, powerful families
- Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
- sea goddesses in mythology that sang a lured sailors to their deaths.
- Ancient Greek doctor who is often called the "father of medicine"
- valuables taken in war
- Goddess of love and beauty
- King of the gods
- a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler"
22 Clues: King of the gods • Queen of the gods • valuables taken in war • Goddess of love and beauty • developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC • another name for city-state used by the Greeks • goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens • a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler" • a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws • ...
Test your knowledge on the Isle of Bria 2020-02-24
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- Ancient Greek doctor who is often called the "father of medicine"
- Queen of the gods
- a government that is run by a few people, usually by members of rich, powerful families
- developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC
- a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler"
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Peninsula a stretch of land that extends southward into the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
- the basic law making body in a democracy, made up of a group of citizens
- King of the gods
- goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens
- method an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
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- valuables taken in war
- a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
- Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician whose ideas led to the field of geometry
- a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws
- Scientist of the Hellenistic Age who was the first person to explain how levers work
- Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
- powerful military ships - on the bow was a bronze-tipped battering ram, which could easily slice through a wooden ship.
- another name for city-state used by the Greeks
- Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon.
- a type of government in which all power is held in the hands of one ruler, usually a military leader
- sea goddesses in mythology that sang a lured sailors to their deaths.
22 Clues: King of the gods • Queen of the gods • valuables taken in war • Goddess of love and beauty • developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC • another name for city-state used by the Greeks • goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens • a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler" • a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws • ...
Test your knowledge on the Isle of Bria 2020-02-24
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- goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens
- Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
- Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon.
- Ancient Greek doctor who is often called the "father of medicine"
- sea goddesses in mythology that sang a lured sailors to their deaths.
- valuables taken in war
- a government that is run by a few people, usually by members of rich, powerful families
- powerful military ships - on the bow was a bronze-tipped battering ram, which could easily slice through a wooden ship.
- the basic law making body in a democracy, made up of a group of citizens
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- Scientist of the Hellenistic Age who was the first person to explain how levers work
- Queen of the gods
- a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws
- another name for city-state used by the Greeks
- Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician whose ideas led to the field of geometry
- Goddess of love and beauty
- a type of government in which all power is held in the hands of one ruler, usually a military leader
- developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC
- method an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
- a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
- a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler"
- King of the gods
- Peninsula a stretch of land that extends southward into the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
22 Clues: King of the gods • Queen of the gods • valuables taken in war • Goddess of love and beauty • developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC • another name for city-state used by the Greeks • goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens • a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler" • a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws • ...
Test your knowledge on the Isle of Bria 2020-02-24
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- Ancient Greek doctor who is often called the "father of medicine"
- Queen of the gods
- a government that is run by a few people, usually by members of rich, powerful families
- developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC
- a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler"
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Peninsula a stretch of land that extends southward into the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
- the basic law making body in a democracy, made up of a group of citizens
- King of the gods
- goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens
- method an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
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- valuables taken in war
- a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
- Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician whose ideas led to the field of geometry
- a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws
- Scientist of the Hellenistic Age who was the first person to explain how levers work
- Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
- powerful military ships - on the bow was a bronze-tipped battering ram, which could easily slice through a wooden ship.
- another name for city-state used by the Greeks
- Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon.
- a type of government in which all power is held in the hands of one ruler, usually a military leader
- sea goddesses in mythology that sang a lured sailors to their deaths.
22 Clues: King of the gods • Queen of the gods • valuables taken in war • Goddess of love and beauty • developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC • another name for city-state used by the Greeks • goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens • a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler" • a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws • ...
Greece Civilization Crossword 2023-05-02
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- - lots of stories used to describe gods and heroes that effect how the world works
- - ancient stories that describe the reasons behind human actions by using fun stories and events to describe it
- - a wealthy land owner who is in a high ranking class in greek society
- - shipping navigation pertaining to the sea
- - the spread of ideas from one culture to another
- - a place similar to down town often used as a meeting place and market
- - the spread of greek culture from one region to another
- - being a member of greece
- - forming an agreement with another country (athens formed a ___ with other city states)
- - a government in which the people rule themselves
- - the belief in multiple gods
- - the greek temple built to honor athena built in athens
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- - a portion of land almost completely surrounded by water
- - the largest pennensula located in southern Greece (the _____ was the largest pennensula located in southern greece)
- - a promise that was required for doctors to use their medical knowledge correctly
- - a city state in greece where women do not have rights and education is valued over war
- - a city state where women have rights and boys are sent at a young age to train in the military
- - the study of wisdom and knowledge
- - a high hill that often consists of buildings, and defense spots were located
- - a poem that describes a hero and their accomplishments
- - a government where a small group of people rule
- - a sporting event used to honor the gods
- - an island owned by greece
- - an independent state that owns its own territory
- - a short story that teaches a moral lesson, targeted to children
- - the greek name for city state
26 Clues: - being a member of greece • - an island owned by greece • - the belief in multiple gods • - the greek name for city state • - the study of wisdom and knowledge • - a sporting event used to honor the gods • - shipping navigation pertaining to the sea • - the spread of ideas from one culture to another • - a government where a small group of people rule • ...
list one 2022-01-24
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- stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
- a microorganism, especially one which causes disease.
- is the god of Roman mythology associated with the Greek god Dionysus.
- a strong taste, flavor, or smell.
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- The masculine first name Gregory derives from the Latin name "Gregorius", which came from the late Greek name
- impair the appearance of; disfigure.
- material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length.
- plural
- a pyromaniac.
- a marine bivalve mollusk with shells of equal size.
10 Clues: plural • a pyromaniac. • a strong taste, flavor, or smell. • impair the appearance of; disfigure. • a marine bivalve mollusk with shells of equal size. • a microorganism, especially one which causes disease. • is the god of Roman mythology associated with the Greek god Dionysus. • ...
The Trojan War 2022-10-26
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- a city of ancient Epirus also called Troy
- a Trojan woman, the daughter of Chryses
- a king of Mycenae who commanded the Greeks during the Trojan War.
- agamemnon's daughter that was slaughtered
- The mortal that kidnapped Helen
- he presumed author of the Iliad
- one of 50 daughters to the sea god Nereus
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- the king of Sparta
- concubine of the hero Achilles
- queen of sparta
- was an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology
- goddess of love and beauty
12 Clues: queen of sparta • the king of Sparta • goddess of love and beauty • concubine of the hero Achilles • The mortal that kidnapped Helen • he presumed author of the Iliad • a Trojan woman, the daughter of Chryses • a city of ancient Epirus also called Troy • was an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology • agamemnon's daughter that was slaughtered • ...
Titan 2025-02-17
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- Named after immortal ____ of greek mythology
- One day is nearly ____ earth days.
- Larger than what planet?
- Mystery gas it contains that nobody knows where it came from.
- Has a very dense ______.
- Saturn's largest moon.
- Only world besides Earth that has standing ___.
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- It's atmosphere is primarily ___.
- It's crust is made of ____.
- It has a water cycle akin to what planet?
- Light from the sun takes about ____ minutes to reach Titan.
- Molecules in high atmosphere are split apart by the sun's _____
12 Clues: Saturn's largest moon. • Larger than what planet? • Has a very dense ______. • It's crust is made of ____. • It's atmosphere is primarily ___. • One day is nearly ____ earth days. • It has a water cycle akin to what planet? • Named after immortal ____ of greek mythology • Only world besides Earth that has standing ___. • ...
Algebra 1 Period 6 2022-08-15
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- Likes to watch Brooklyn 99
- Likes any books involving Greek Mythology
- Would like a career in the Broadcast/News field
- Would like to become an Actress
- Would like a career in Real Estate
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- Would like to have a career in Architecture
- Likes all music except country (The best opinion)
- Likes the subject of Art the most
- Likes to play Guitar and Draw
- Likes to watch Murder Documentaries
- Likes to read Realistic Fiction
11 Clues: Likes to watch Brooklyn 99 • Likes to play Guitar and Draw • Would like to become an Actress • Likes to read Realistic Fiction • Likes the subject of Art the most • Would like a career in Real Estate • Likes to watch Murder Documentaries • Likes any books involving Greek Mythology • Would like to have a career in Architecture • Would like a career in the Broadcast/News field • ...
All About Me 2021-11-22
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- my favorite team, an English soccer team, theme 0 Red.
- my middle name
- my second favorite era of history, think Hamilton
- my favorite class ever, think Greek gods
- my current favorite show, a book
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- my first favorite era of history, “when in ___, do as the ___ do”
- my age
- my name
- my current favorite book, starts with Six
- a language i want to learn. Think dead language.
- my zodiac sign
11 Clues: my age • my name • my middle name • my zodiac sign • my current favorite show, a book • my favorite class ever, think Greek gods • my current favorite book, starts with Six • a language i want to learn. Think dead language. • my second favorite era of history, think Hamilton • my favorite team, an English soccer team, theme 0 Red. • ...
Social Studies Review NR 2022-03-31
5 Clues: Mythology • who were the main Greek Gods. • who was the husband of Poseidon • Who was the god of the sea and the brother of Zues • who was the prettiest women of the Ancient. Greek World?
JEOPARDY FOR KATBUG! (Volume Fourteen) 2025-02-26
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- A song by Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull says, "She gon' make you move to" this city both men know well
- Holy moly! An herb called moly protected Odysseus from being turned into a swine by this witchy woman
- Creme tangerine & apple tart are mentioned in the Beatles song called "Savoy" this sweet
- Not just a Fleetwood Mac song, in Welsh mythology she was a goddess unjustly accused of killing her own son
- Despite his dad's warnings, he flew too close to the sun; the wax on his wings melted & he plunged into the sea
- Not just Odysseus but his son visits this nymph who shares her name with a music style; Angelica Kauffman depicted his welcome
- A 1982 Elton John song says "Baby's got" these, the song's title, "holding back the tears"
- Berceuse is French for this soothing type of song; Faure wrote one for a tiny little girl named Dolly
- In Greek mythology its subdivisions include Erebus & Tartarus
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- One who's nearing the end of life is knocking on this, as in a 1973 Bob Dylan song
- 6 virgins attended to the sacred flame of this Roman goddess
- We hear Shrek is really big on this gal's songs, like "Criminal" & "Shadowboxer"
- Athena promised him wisdom & victory in all battles if he judged her the fairest goddess
- "Somebody That I Used to Know" is a duet by Kimbra & this 5-letter singer
- This daughter of Tantalus turned to stone while weeping for her slain children
- When he learned that Metis was pregnant, this main Greek god swallowed her & Athena was born from his head
16 Clues: 6 virgins attended to the sacred flame of this Roman goddess • In Greek mythology its subdivisions include Erebus & Tartarus • "Somebody That I Used to Know" is a duet by Kimbra & this 5-letter singer • This daughter of Tantalus turned to stone while weeping for her slain children • ...
Greek and Latin roots 2022-11-07
7 Clues: relating to water • connected to the sea • cause to absorb water • A monster from Greek mythology • A place where water creatures are kept • An extreme or irrational fear of water • An artificial channel for conveying water
ANCIENT ROME AND GREECE 2021-02-12
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- Ancient Greece was located close to what sea?
- A Thracian man known for his involvement in the slave uprising or The Third Servile War.
- Grecian traders came into contact with Phoenicians who used a script called an?
- Greek tradition when a soon to be bride is taken from her home?
- Many objects in Greek life were created with what in mind?
- The first Punic war was between ancient Rome and?
- The culture that helped develop ancient Rome's art and architecture.
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- Very important to all aspects of life for the Ancient Greeks was Gods and?
- What were citizen military units called?
- The earliest civilization in Greece were in two different areas on the mainland of Greece and the Island of?
- The earliest period of Rome is a blend of history and?
- One of the lasting artistic legacies from ancient Greeks is the art of the?
- Era known as The Golden age a time when Ancient Greeks worked to increase their culture.
- What city was located close to the Vesuvius volcano before 79BC?
- The Olympic Games were part of a religious festival to honor who?
- The myth of Rome's beginnings tell the tale of it's first ruler who had killed his twin brother Remus.
- Roman architecture borrowed heavily from?
- Sculptures depicting only a head?
- Roman military was comprised of two main branches, legions and?
19 Clues: Sculptures depicting only a head? • What were citizen military units called? • Roman architecture borrowed heavily from? • Ancient Greece was located close to what sea? • The first Punic war was between ancient Rome and? • The earliest period of Rome is a blend of history and? • Many objects in Greek life were created with what in mind? • ...
Odyssey Crossword puzzle 2022-10-26
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- Who turns many of Odysseus’ men into pigs
- son of the Greek hero Odysseus
- a legendary monster who lives on one side of a narrow channel of wate
- the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon
- a monster with a beautiful, but dangerous, singing voice
- intense armed conflict
- the king of the Cephallenians, an ethnic group who lived both on the Ionian islands and on the mainland
- the supreme being, creator, and principal object of faith.
- a king of Mycenae who commanded the Greeks during the Trojan War.
- a blind prophet of Apollo
- where odysseus battles gods and monsters as he makes his way home from?
- the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra
- the wife of Alcinous and mother of Nausicaa and Laodamas
- a female god or deity
- sea monster in Greek mythology
- Greek poem
- queen of Ithaca and was the daughter of Spartan king Icarius and naiad Periboea.
- Odysseus’ home
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- an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and handicraft
- the king of the Greek pantheon of gods
- an immortal goddess who holds Odysseus prisoner for seven years on the island where she lives and forces him to be her lover.
- She took Aegisthus as her lover while Agamemnon was away at war.
- was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, and the brother of Electra
- a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
- metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers or warriors to protect the body in battle
- how many years did it take for odysseus to return to ithaca
- a legendary Greek king of Ithaca
- a legendary king of Pylos.
- Ithacan son of Eupeithes
- the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia
- a giant dark purple dragon encountered in the Ruined Kingdom
- a central figure in the Trojan War, leading the Spartan contingent of the Greek army, under his elder brother Agamemnon, king of Mycenae.
- an enchantress and a minor goddess in ancient Greek mythology and religion.
- at the beginning of the odyssey everyone thinks odysseus is dead
- was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus
- clymnestras lover
- the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
37 Clues: Greek poem • Odysseus’ home • clymnestras lover • a female god or deity • intense armed conflict • Ithacan son of Eupeithes • a blind prophet of Apollo • a legendary king of Pylos. • son of the Greek hero Odysseus • sea monster in Greek mythology • a legendary Greek king of Ithaca • the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon • the king of the Greek pantheon of gods • ...
Ancient Egypt 2023-11-10
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- the desert that is in Egypt Libya and Sudan
- a clearing or dip between mountains
- amazing ground to grow plants
- a fancy coffin for pharaohs
- the death god in Egypt Mythology
- the most important river to Ancient Egypt
- the sun god in Egypt Mythology
- the capital city of Egypt
- a corpse with organs removed and wrapped up
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- a body of water that separates Egypt and Saudi Arabia
- a line of rulers that are related to each other
- a tomb for pharaohs
- a fiber made in Egypt
- a river shaped like a triangle
- a long twisty body of water
- a half woman half lion and a spirit protector
- another Egypt writing form
- the queen of the gods in Egypt mythology
- the king of Egypt
- preserve a human corpse (not mummy)
- the god of the gods in Egypt Mythology
- a form of writing using pictures
22 Clues: the king of Egypt • a tomb for pharaohs • a fiber made in Egypt • the capital city of Egypt • another Egypt writing form • a long twisty body of water • a fancy coffin for pharaohs • amazing ground to grow plants • a river shaped like a triangle • the sun god in Egypt Mythology • a form of writing using pictures • the death god in Egypt Mythology • a clearing or dip between mountains • ...
Vocab puzzle for choice board 2024-09-19
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- a water bearing layer of rock,etc
- depicting sea, seashore, or ships
- a sea creature with a man's body and a fish tail
- the part of earth's surface above an earthquake
- having or relating to the sun's center
- the science of mind/behavior
- a vehicle with a single wheel
- a dock having materials for boats
- the color of water
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- book containing the sacred writings
- the distance around something
- the science of human beings
- a lover of books/qualities of format
- giants in Greek mythology with a single eye
- a sea creature with a woman's body and a fish tail
- to skim on water
- to lose water or body fluids
17 Clues: to skim on water • the color of water • the science of human beings • to lose water or body fluids • the science of mind/behavior • the distance around something • a vehicle with a single wheel • a water bearing layer of rock,etc • depicting sea, seashore, or ships • a dock having materials for boats • book containing the sacred writings • a lover of books/qualities of format • ...
Sebastian's Groups of people crossword 2021-02-04
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- People stereotype they eat an animal
- Someone who does not believe in religion
- It has multiple colours
- They have a goddess known for love and beauty?
- He is known for smithing in Roman mythology
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- Worshipped in Asia a lot
- They're known for raiding England
- His Roman name is Hercules, what is his greek name?
- Known for being an aggressive boxer
- Group of criminals
- A god associated with lightning
- He just came into office this year
- They apprehend people that commit crimes
13 Clues: Group of criminals • It has multiple colours • Worshipped in Asia a lot • A god associated with lightning • They're known for raiding England • He just came into office this year • Known for being an aggressive boxer • People stereotype they eat an animal • Someone who does not believe in religion • They apprehend people that commit crimes • ...
The Puzzle of Cats 2022-04-10
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- The part of the body that pumps blood.
- The title of a Beatle song.
- Black and white cat.
- An Asian cat.
- A literary figure with a sizable nose.
- A guard.
- A Shakespearean tragic character.
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- A hot beverage of espresso and steamed milk.
- Baby cats.
- The name of a state in the US is part of the name of this breed.
- One of the lovers in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
- The nickname for one of the heros in Greek mythology.
- To hold someone against their will.
13 Clues: A guard. • Baby cats. • An Asian cat. • Black and white cat. • The title of a Beatle song. • A Shakespearean tragic character. • To hold someone against their will. • The part of the body that pumps blood. • A literary figure with a sizable nose. • A hot beverage of espresso and steamed milk. • The nickname for one of the heros in Greek mythology. • ...
Ancient Greece Vocabulary 2023-11-27
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- the people decide on each policy
- a body of troops or police officers
- the highest class in certain societies
- a small group of wealthy people who contol a country
- area of land mostlysurrounded by water
- an official order
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- a collection of myths
- heavily armed ancient Greek
- rule by king, emperor, etc
- a system of knowledge
- a system of government by the whole population
- a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives
- the membership of a person to a nation
13 Clues: an official order • a collection of myths • a system of knowledge • rule by king, emperor, etc • heavily armed ancient Greek • the people decide on each policy • a body of troops or police officers • the highest class in certain societies • the membership of a person to a nation • area of land mostlysurrounded by water • a system of government by the whole population • ...
Percy jackson 2023-02-10
Ancient Astronomers 2025-11-11
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- Greek philosopher who realized the Moon shines by reflecting sunlight and correctly explained the causes of lunar phases.
- Polish astronomer who revived the heliocentric theory, showing that Earth and other planets orbit the Sun rather than the Earth being the center of the universe.
- Greek-Egyptian astronomer whose Almagest described the geocentric model with Earth at the center, dominating astronomy for over a thousand years.
- German mathematician and astronomer who used Brahe’s data to formulate the three laws of planetary motion describing elliptical orbits.
- English scientist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, explaining how planetary motion confirmed the heliocentric system.
- Ancient Greek observer who created the first star catalog and discovered the precession of the equinoxes, improving measurement of celestial motions.
- Greek mathematician who believed the planets and stars moved in perfect circles and that numbers could explain the harmony of the universe.
- Danish astronomer who made precise naked-eye observations of the planets and stars, creating data that helped disprove the geocentric model.
- Chinese scientist of the Han Dynasty who mapped stars, recorded eclipses and comets, and invented an early seismoscope for studying Earth and sky.
- Babylonian ruler-astronomer who established a fixed calendar era beginning in 747 BCE, allowing long-term tracking of astronomical cycles.
- Arab astronomer who refined the length of the solar year, improved trigonometric astronomy, and influenced later European scientists like Copernicus.
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- Librarian of Alexandria who used geometry and shadow measurements to accurately calculate the circumference of Earth.
- Greek philosopher who predicted a solar eclipse around 585 BCE and was among the first to explain celestial events using natural causes instead of mythology.
- Italian astronomer who used the telescope to observe Jupiter’s moons and Venus’s phases, providing strong evidence for the heliocentric model.
- Influential Greek philosopher who argued that Earth was spherical based on lunar eclipses and promoted a geocentric view of the universe.
- Greek astronomer who first proposed a heliocentric model with the Sun at the center, suggesting Earth moves around it long before Copernicus.
- Andalusian Arab astronomer who improved the astrolabe and developed precise solar tables used for navigation and calendar reform.
- Early Greek thinker who proposed that Earth floats freely in space without any physical support, using natural laws instead of myths to describe the cosmos.
- Italian philosopher who supported the heliocentric model and proposed that stars are distant suns surrounded by their own planets.
- Indian mathematician-astronomer who proposed that Earth rotates on its axis and correctly explained lunar and solar eclipses using geometry.
20 Clues: Librarian of Alexandria who used geometry and shadow measurements to accurately calculate the circumference of Earth. • Greek philosopher who realized the Moon shines by reflecting sunlight and correctly explained the causes of lunar phases. • ...
Test your knowledge on the Isle of Bria 2020-02-24
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- Queen of the gods
- method an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
- goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician whose ideas led to the field of geometry
- a type of government in which all power is held in the hands of one ruler, usually a military leader
- Ancient Greek doctor who is often called the "father of medicine"
- Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon.
- valuables taken in war
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- a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws
- Peninsula a stretch of land that extends southward into the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
- developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC
- Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
- sea goddesses in mythology that sang a lured sailors to their deaths.
- a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
- a government that is run by a few people, usually by members of rich, powerful families
- Scientist of the Hellenistic Age who was the first person to explain how levers work
- powerful military ships - on the bow was a bronze-tipped battering ram, which could easily slice through a wooden ship.
- the basic law making body in a democracy, made up of a group of citizens
- a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler"
- King of the gods
- another name for city-state used by the Greeks
22 Clues: King of the gods • Queen of the gods • valuables taken in war • Goddess of love and beauty • developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC • another name for city-state used by the Greeks • goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens • a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler" • a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws • ...
Roman and Greek cross puzzle 2021-02-11
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- While Roman Emperors liked to celebrate themselves by building monuments, Ancient civilizations liked to commemorate their victories in battle over an
- As the Greeks were allowed to marry more than once, the Romans were not they were forever
- Like art in other aspects of Ancient Roman culture, Roman architecture borrowed heavily from
- The gods were very important to both the Romans and Greeks they were both very
- In Rome, singing and dancing were also a big part of their
- Like Greek, Roman towns consisted of buildings and
- A collection of traditional stories, beliefs, and rituals that they used to describe the history and religious beliefs that the Romans used was called
- Both Romans and Greeks focused on their art on important
- In Greece woman did not have many rights in Rome woman had more
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- In both Rome and Greece, many different people had many different
- important thing in both Rome and Greece for the wealthy was
- While the Romans were a Republic, the Greeks were a
- Something that was important to the Romans that was not important to the Greeks was
- Like the Romans their projects were never small
- Something that was a big part of the Roman culture was
- Romans and Greeks found an easier way of writing called
- Romans earlier referred people who couldn’t speak Greek as barbarians, but later referred to them as big groups of
- Rome was found on the coast of middle Italy, as today it is the capital of the country
- Another big part of Rome and Greek culture was
- If you wore nice clothes and nice homes you were considered
20 Clues: Another big part of Rome and Greek culture was • Like the Romans their projects were never small • Like Greek, Roman towns consisted of buildings and • While the Romans were a Republic, the Greeks were a • Something that was a big part of the Roman culture was • Romans and Greeks found an easier way of writing called • ...
Ancient Greece 2025-05-06
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- Greek city state
- a city state focused on military
- a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society
- a portion of land almost completely surrounded by water
- a form of government where the citizens hold power
- the empire that helped Sparta in the peloponnesian war
- a temple in Athens that is for athena
- a term that is used to describe Greek like places
- a war between two city states that also involved all of Greece and lasted between 431 and 404 BCE
- belief in more that one god
- ancient stories that reveal truths about human nature and why people act in certain ways by describing entertaining adventures
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- the spread of cultural traits from one civilization to another
- a well known person who made a giant empire and expanded Greek culture
- the upper part of a city state in ancient Greece where most of the buildings are located
- a man in ancient Greece that is thought to be the first person to develop philosophy
- a government in which a small amount of people rule
- a body of stories about gods and heroes that tries to explain how the world works
- short tale to teach a moral lesson often with animals or inanimate objects
- shipping and navigation pertaining to the sea
- a long poem that tells a story about a hero
- government in which a small group of people rule
- the name of the battle that is considered to be the most important in the Persian war
- a location in Europe that is made from many peninsulas
- general study of knowledge and the world
- a city state focused on art
25 Clues: Greek city state • a city state focused on art • belief in more that one god • a city state focused on military • a temple in Athens that is for athena • general study of knowledge and the world • a long poem that tells a story about a hero • shipping and navigation pertaining to the sea • government in which a small group of people rule • ...
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
clay 2024-02-05
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- a soft material used in statues and pots
- the first person in greek mythology
- clay models of humans or animals
- the thing you color clay with
- the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
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- where clay was first found
- a clay made for kids
- the country where clay is most popular
- a specific type of clay sculpting with pots
- the item pandora had
10 Clues: a clay made for kids • the item pandora had • where clay was first found • the thing you color clay with • clay models of humans or animals • the first person in greek mythology • the country where clay is most popular • a soft material used in statues and pots • a specific type of clay sculpting with pots • the most famous sculptor and teenage mutant ninja turtle
December 2021-12-01
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- on the 17 this syrup is celebrated
- Christmas, Kwanza, chanukah eg
- on the 15th what should you wear
- number of days related to food this month
- flower associated with the 12th month
- how narcissus died
- Narcissus in this mythology was a handsome hunter
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- the narcissus can represent this
- human rights and Nobel prize day are both on the __
- some people have _______sweater parties
- December comes from decem in this language
- hockey, football, basketball eg
- on the 8th it is________ day in the US
- gem associated with December
- this solstice occurs
- on the 21st it is ______puzzle day
- on the 18th it is national ___day
17 Clues: how narcissus died • this solstice occurs • gem associated with December • Christmas, Kwanza, chanukah eg • hockey, football, basketball eg • the narcissus can represent this • on the 15th what should you wear • on the 18th it is national ___day • on the 17 this syrup is celebrated • on the 21st it is ______puzzle day • flower associated with the 12th month • ...
Orpheus and Eurydice Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-05
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- A story usually about Greek gods commonly used to explain why something happens
- The animal that bit and killed Eurydice
- An ancient stringed instrument resembling a small harp
- The river in which souls of the dead are transported
- Vocal and/or instrumental sounds used to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion
- Where our souls go after death in Greek mythology
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- Has such a heavenly voice that can touch even the darkest of souls.
- The god of death
- Died from a snake bite in her foot
9 Clues: The god of death • Died from a snake bite in her foot • The animal that bit and killed Eurydice • Where our souls go after death in Greek mythology • The river in which souls of the dead are transported • An ancient stringed instrument resembling a small harp • Has such a heavenly voice that can touch even the darkest of souls. • ...
Myths and Legends 2023-04-09
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- Can turn people into stone
- Animal that reborns from its own ashes
- The most threatening sea monster
- Half eagle and half lion creature that guards gold
- Similar to a farm animal but with a horn
- Woman that casts spells
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- Lives in the mountains alone
- Greek mythology monster that is half lion and half person
- A demi-god son of Zeus
- Small creature that shines
- They breathe fire and can fly
- Half human and half sea animal
- Person who saves the protagonist in most stories
13 Clues: A demi-god son of Zeus • Woman that casts spells • Can turn people into stone • Small creature that shines • Lives in the mountains alone • They breathe fire and can fly • Half human and half sea animal • The most threatening sea monster • Animal that reborns from its own ashes • Similar to a farm animal but with a horn • Person who saves the protagonist in most stories • ...
Harry potter and the philosophers stone 2023-03-30
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- without without magic powers
- "a slight increase"
- a teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.
- a glass sphere filled with white smoke
- a sailing ship
- a mischievous
- remain in one place in the air.
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- highly developed
- a team sport played while straddling broomsticks,
- In Greek mythology
- one of two children or animals born at the same birth
- The study of herbs and their medical properties, especially when combined.
- remain in one place in the air.
- a person who is not conversant with a particular activity or skill.
14 Clues: a mischievous • a sailing ship • highly developed • In Greek mythology • "a slight increase" • without without magic powers • remain in one place in the air. • remain in one place in the air. • a glass sphere filled with white smoke • a team sport played while straddling broomsticks, • one of two children or animals born at the same birth • ...
The Nice and Accurate Crossword 2024-01-31
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- Elena's favourite(7)
- Julia's favourite(8)
- Anonymous physician can travel the universe but always circles back to London(2,3)
- Better than their more popular papillion counterparts(5)
- Frequently east another answer, possesses denticles(5)
- The god of war has a piece of chocolate(4,3)
- A poignant read by Sylvia Plath(3,4,3)
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- Tesco-brand puffin(7)
- That dragon book thing(6)
- The bane of Daniel.(10)
- On some god, a clover for instance(4,5)
- Prophetess from Greek mythology(9)
- Each lemon changes colour brilliantly(8)
13 Clues: Elena's favourite(7) • Julia's favourite(8) • Tesco-brand puffin(7) • The bane of Daniel.(10) • That dragon book thing(6) • Prophetess from Greek mythology(9) • A poignant read by Sylvia Plath(3,4,3) • On some god, a clover for instance(4,5) • Each lemon changes colour brilliantly(8) • The god of war has a piece of chocolate(4,3) • ...
Flocabulary Test 2022-10-20
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- to preserve a dead body by wrapping it in cloth strips after embalming it with oils.
- a family of rulers that are in power in a country; the period of time when a country is led by members of the same family.
- one half of the Earth.
- fixed, precise.
- ancient Macedonian ruler and king of Macedonia from 336-323 BCE. He overthrew the Persians and established the largest empire the ancient world had seen.
- an independent state made up of a city and the land around it.
- a designed circle used on maps to show direction.
- an imaginary line running from the north pole to the south pole that passes through Greenwich, England; zero degrees longitude.
- in Greek mythology, the goddess of arts, war and wisdom and the protectress of Athens. She was a daughter of Zeus, said to have been born from his head.
- a major philosopher from ancient Greece who wrote "The Republic" around 380 BCE.
- an ancient Egyptian ruler.
- the city in which the center of government is located.
- a form of written language, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, where symbols represent things.
- an ancient Athenian philosopher who lived and taught approximately between 470-399 BCE.
- an ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato. He established a school in Athens in 335 BCE, and wrote many of his works there.
- a tablet with inscriptions of the same decree written three ways: in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphics and demotic characters. It was discovered in 1799 near Rosetta, Egypt, and made it possible for historians to translate hieroglyphics for the first time.
- the edge that separates one thing from another
- a large, ancient stone structure with triangular sides and a square base. Such buildings were used as tombs for the rulers of ancient Egypt
- an explanation of the symbols on a map or chart.
- a distance measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian, passing through Greenwich, England.
- king of the gods in Greek mythology. The Romans called him Jupiter.
- a type of paper made from a plant used in ancient times.
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- seen from above, as from a bird's perspective.
- a set of numbers that gives the location of a point on a map, grid or graph.
- a picture that shows the features of an area of the Earth or sky.
- a large statue in Giza, Egypt, of a mythological creature with the body of a lion and a human head.
- a hero with great strength in Greek mythology. He is said to be half god.
- sand, soil, mud and other small particles that sink to the bottom of bodies of water.
- something, like a large building, that is easy to see and helps guide travelers.
- considered in comparison to someone or something else.
- in ancient Greece, a market and open space used for public meetings.
- the world's longest river. It goes from Uganda north to Egypt.
- existing in a material form; able to be seen and/or touched.
- the place where something is.
- distance north or south of the equator.
- the relationship between something's actual size or distance compared to its size or distance on a map or model.
- something that stands for or represents something else.
- in Greece, the high, fortified area of Athens where the Parthenon is.
- the space between two places or things.
- the imaginary line around the Earth that is the same distance from the North and South Poles.
40 Clues: fixed, precise. • one half of the Earth. • an ancient Egyptian ruler. • the place where something is. • distance north or south of the equator. • the space between two places or things. • seen from above, as from a bird's perspective. • the edge that separates one thing from another • an explanation of the symbols on a map or chart. • ...
Famous Ancient Greeks 2023-03-10
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- He is considered one of the great mathematicians and scientists in history. He made many discoveries both in math and physics including many inventions.
- Hesiod wrote a book that was about Greek rural life called Works and Days. This helped historians to understand what the daily life for the average Greek person was like. He also wrote Theogany, which explained a lot about Greek Mythology.
- Pindar is considered the greatest of the nine lyric poets of Ancient Greece. He is most known today for his odes.
- A Greek playwright, he is considered the father of the tragedy.
- Famous for his Draconian law that made many offences punishable by death.
- One of the great lyric poets, she wrote romantic poetry that was very popular in her day.
- Student of Socrates. He wrote many dialogues using Socrates as a major character. He also founded the Academy in Athens.
- Called the Father of Athenian Democracy, Cleisthenes helped to reform the constitution so the democracy could work for all.
- A great Greek historian who was known for the exact science of his research, he wrote about the war between Athens and Sparta.
- A historian who chronicled the Persian Wars, Herodotus is often called the Father of History.
- The last of the great Greek tragedy writers, Euripides was unique in that he used strong women characters and intelligent slaves.
- A leader and statesman during the golden age of Greece. He helped democracy to flourish and led great building projects in Athens that still survive today.
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- A great statesman, Demosthenes was considered the greatest orator (speech giver) of Greek times.
- A Greek playwright who wrote comedies, he is considered the father of the comedy.
- Great Often called the greatest military commander in history, Alexander expanded the Greek empire to its greatest size, never losing a battle.
- An astronomer and mathematician, Aristarchus was the first to put the sun at the center of the known universe rather than the Earth.
- A scientist and philosopher, he came up with the Pythagorean Theorem still used today in much of geometry.
- A scientist of medicine, Hippocrates is called the Father of Western Medicine. Doctors still take the Hippocratic Oath today.
- Aesop's fables were known for both talking animals as well as teaching a moral. Historians aren't 100% sure if Aesop really existed or was just a fable himself.
- Solon is usually credited with laying the foundations and ideas for democrac
- Homer was the most famous of the Greek epic poets. He wrote the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- First of the great Greek Philosophers. He is considered by many to be the founder of Western philosophy.
- Student of Plato. Aristotle was a philosopher and scientist. He was interested in the physical world. He was also teacher to Alexander the Great.
- Sophocles was probably the most popular playwright during Greek times. He won many writing competitions and is thought to have written over 100 plays.
- The Father of Geometry, Euclid wrote a book called Elements, likely the the most famous mathematical textbook in history.
25 Clues: A Greek playwright, he is considered the father of the tragedy. • Famous for his Draconian law that made many offences punishable by death. • Solon is usually credited with laying the foundations and ideas for democrac • A Greek playwright who wrote comedies, he is considered the father of the comedy. • ...
Greek Civilization Crossword Puzzle 2022-11-14
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- “king of gods and man” according to Greek mythology; ruler of Olympus.
- The most influential leader of Athens from 460 to 429 BC.
- The “Father of Geometry”. His book Elements continues as the basis for geometry books today.
- The most spectacular temple in ancient Athens, dedicated to city’s patron goddess Athena.
- Government headed by a tyrant who gained complete control of it, usually by force.
- A Greek philosopher and mathematician of the sixth century BC.
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- A contemporary of Pericles; believed that knowledge was a virtue, and ignorance produced evil.
- Cultures that are influenced by Greek culture.
- Invaders who conquered the Mycenaean civilization around 1200 BC.
- King of the Persian Empire who organized a full-scale invasion of Greece but died before it could be carried out.
10 Clues: Cultures that are influenced by Greek culture. • The most influential leader of Athens from 460 to 429 BC. • A Greek philosopher and mathematician of the sixth century BC. • Invaders who conquered the Mycenaean civilization around 1200 BC. • “king of gods and man” according to Greek mythology; ruler of Olympus. • ...
Neptune 2024-04-15
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- What kind of mythology is this?
- If Neptune loses his ______ he becomes powerless
- What is the name of Neptune's Greek counterpart?
- What (normally) pulls Neptune's chariot?
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- What is Neptune the god of?
- What was Minerva's gift?
- Who are Neptune's Parents?
- Neptune and his siblings fought in the...
- What weapon does Neptune use?
9 Clues: What was Minerva's gift? • Who are Neptune's Parents? • What is Neptune the god of? • What weapon does Neptune use? • What kind of mythology is this? • What (normally) pulls Neptune's chariot? • Neptune and his siblings fought in the... • If Neptune loses his ______ he becomes powerless • What is the name of Neptune's Greek counterpart?
2 in 1 2022-08-28
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- G2 dwarf
- smaller than a village and tragic hero
- Pilot sang this song, Charlie Brown has it too
- march comes in w/1 of these, according to astrology
- from Greek mythology but discovered in 1930
- 10K but also numberless
- movie and forewarning
- one of the 4 elements that transmits radio waves
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- it's a saucy dance
- the second of the tragic pair, see 1st CW puzzle
- it's golden but houses the coldest city
- a luminous celebrity
- a distant galaxy or spot on your cornea
- atomic number 2
- see 4 across
- exists in outer space, sometimes found on Earth
- there was a mandate, and then their wasn't
17 Clues: G2 dwarf • see 4 across • atomic number 2 • it's a saucy dance • a luminous celebrity • movie and forewarning • 10K but also numberless • smaller than a village and tragic hero • it's golden but houses the coldest city • a distant galaxy or spot on your cornea • there was a mandate, and then their wasn't • from Greek mythology but discovered in 1930 • ...
The Puzzle of Cats 2022-04-10
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- The part of the body that pumps blood.
- The title of a Beatle song.
- Black and white cat
- An Asian cat.
- A literary figure with a sizable nose.
- A guard
- A Shakespearean tragic character
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- A hot beverage of espresso and steamed milk.
- Baby cats
- The name of a state in the US is part of the name of this breed
- One of the lovers in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- The nickname for one of the heros in Greek mythology.
- To hold someone against their will.
13 Clues: A guard • Baby cats • An Asian cat. • Black and white cat • The title of a Beatle song. • A Shakespearean tragic character • To hold someone against their will. • The part of the body that pumps blood. • A literary figure with a sizable nose. • A hot beverage of espresso and steamed milk. • The nickname for one of the heros in Greek mythology. • ...
Religion Crossword 2021-12-04
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- What was the month January names after?
- Who was the god of love?
- What was the study of myths called?
- What was one of the two monotheistic religions?
- Who did the Imperial Cult worship?
- What is the name for worshiping multiple gods?
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- Where did the gods and goddesses live?
- What was one of the two monotheistic religions?
- What were planets in our solar system named after?
- What did Greek stories explain?
- What was the name for gods that held power?
- Who was the Roman Zues?
- What did Roman stories teach?
- Who was the god of the Tiber river?
- What was the name for gods that held power?
15 Clues: Who was the Roman Zues? • Who was the god of love? • What did Roman stories teach? • What did Greek stories explain? • Who did the Imperial Cult worship? • What was the study of myths called? • Who was the god of the Tiber river? • Where did the gods and goddesses live? • What was the month January names after? • What was the name for gods that held power? • ...
Religion Crossword 2021-12-04
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- What was the month January names after?
- Who was the god of love?
- What was the study of myths called?
- What was one of the two monotheistic religions?
- Who did the Imperial Cult worship?
- What is the name for worshiping multiple gods?
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- Where did the gods and goddesses live?
- What was one of the two monotheistic religions?
- What were planets in our solar system named after?
- What did Greek stories explain?
- What was the name for gods that held power?
- Who was the Roman Zues?
- What did Roman stories teach?
- Who was the god of the Tiber river?
- What was the name for gods that held power?
15 Clues: Who was the Roman Zues? • Who was the god of love? • What did Roman stories teach? • What did Greek stories explain? • Who did the Imperial Cult worship? • What was the study of myths called? • Who was the god of the Tiber river? • Where did the gods and goddesses live? • What was the month January names after? • What was the name for gods that held power? • ...
Ou Est Le poulet 2022-11-02
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- What's the Chow?
- What instrument does Isobel play?
- Which team member used to work at Alaco?
- Colleague who is the Greek Goddess of Mythology and Religion
- Which colleague hasn't had a big mac, according to Lizzie?
- Who took the rickshaw at last year's Xmas Party?
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- What dental work did Sophie get this year?
- Sam's favourite office garment
- Matt Suppelsa's favourite sport
- Joana's Drink of Choice
- Who looks like the guy from the Tele-2 Advert?
- What's Isabel's zodiac sign?
- Vallish's favourite travel partner
13 Clues: What's the Chow? • Joana's Drink of Choice • What's Isabel's zodiac sign? • Sam's favourite office garment • Matt Suppelsa's favourite sport • What instrument does Isobel play? • Vallish's favourite travel partner • Which team member used to work at Alaco? • What dental work did Sophie get this year? • Who looks like the guy from the Tele-2 Advert? • ...
good queestion 2024-01-17
7 Clues: space jesus • light sabers • blond, plastic doll • triangle face and platypus • where the ring of power was made • box of bad things (greek mythology) • roman king of gods (also 5th planet in our solar system)
Mythology 2022-06-08
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- goddess of love
- ferryman
- girl whom helped a hero slay the half human half beast
- hero who slayed the half human half beast
- god of time
- wife of time god
- the city two gods competed to become its patron
- God of the sun
- guardian
- gaea's first offspring to uranus
- the beginning of the universe
- the realm of the dead
- god of the seas
- where wicked dead people go
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- goddess of wisdom
- number of titans
- messenger god
- god of the dead
- where unremarkable dead people go
- half human half bull
- god of thunder
- god of war
- where the dead go
- goddess of the earth
- son and husband of the goddess of the earth
- firstborn of rhea
- girl punished for considering herself equal to the gods
- creatures of Persue mortals who murder their kin
- the boundary separating the living and the dead
29 Clues: ferryman • guardian • god of war • god of time • messenger god • god of thunder • God of the sun • god of the dead • goddess of love • god of the seas • number of titans • wife of time god • goddess of wisdom • where the dead go • firstborn of rhea • half human half bull • goddess of the earth • the realm of the dead • where wicked dead people go • the beginning of the universe • ...
Mythology 2022-11-27
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- The trickster who could shape-shift into various forms to protect himself against the threats within the world.
- Was the brother of Gaea, Tartarus, Eros, and Nyx.
- The goddes if hunt, wilderness , and nature.
- The beaver who was highly respected by the other spirits.
- The little wolf brother of Wee-sa-hay.
- Goddess of love and beauty.
- God of art, poetry and music.
- The god of the underworld.
- A powerful spirit in the form of a bird .
- The goddess of strife and discord.
- One of Sky Woman’s twins and is known for being good.
- Leader of the gods on mount Olympus, and a very jealous and vengeful wife of Zeus.
- Entered the chief's house and took a baby's place.
- The great serpent.
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- the god of the heavens and sky, and a symbol of masculinity.
- The woman who fell from the sky, also known as a symbol of good fortune.
- The frog who was responsible for taking care of and controlling insects of the world.
- The mother of all creatures and is sometimes called Earth Mother.
- One of Sky Woman’s twins and is known for being evil.
- Was the Titanis and god of motherhood and generation.
- an apotropaic symbol used to protect from and ward off the negative
- Mother and wife of Uranus and also known as the goddess of Earth.
- A demi-god and son of Zeus and a mortal named Danae.
- God of the sea , earthquakes and horses.
- The god of the sky, also represented by lightning bolts and the eagle.
- A mytheme of a giant turtle supporting or containing the world.
- The God of Chaos who was known for her short temper, moodiness, and bloodlust.
- Show's his anger in the form of rain, dark clouds, and fire lashes from the sky.
- The female personification of the night and is feared by Zeus.
29 Clues: The great serpent. • The god of the underworld. • Goddess of love and beauty. • God of art, poetry and music. • The goddess of strife and discord. • The little wolf brother of Wee-sa-hay. • God of the sea , earthquakes and horses. • A powerful spirit in the form of a bird . • The goddes if hunt, wilderness , and nature. • Was the brother of Gaea, Tartarus, Eros, and Nyx. • ...
Mythology 2022-11-25
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- The darkness created out of chaos.
- How the two pieces appeared to be.
- One of the four groups of human beings.
- How the many animals died after swimming.
- The evil twin of Sky woman.
- the period of great violence (The bronze age).
- The animals that saved the falling girl.
- The sea serpent who attacked the Earth mother.
- What the woman watching was made of.
- The little wolf brother of Wee-sa-hay-jac.
- The god of heaven.
- The sister of Corn and Squash.
- The Earth mother.
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- The "savior" of mankind because he stole fire from heaven.
- The one who made himself king of the universe.
- the one who disguised as a baby by wearing its skin.
- The good twin of Sky woman.
- The tremendous energy that hatched out of the egg.
- The Earth goddess.
- The frog responsible for controlling the insects of Earth.
- the thunderbird spirit.
- The titan child who became king.
- A shape-shifting trickster.
23 Clues: The Earth mother. • The Earth goddess. • The god of heaven. • the thunderbird spirit. • The good twin of Sky woman. • The evil twin of Sky woman. • A shape-shifting trickster. • The sister of Corn and Squash. • The titan child who became king. • The darkness created out of chaos. • How the two pieces appeared to be. • What the woman watching was made of. • ...
Mythology 2020-10-11
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- Who defeated Medusa?
- Who held the world on his shoulders?
- What was left in Pandora's box after it was opened?
- Who accompanied Jason on his quest?
- What trick did Odysseus come up with to win the Trojan war?
- Who wanted revenge on Jason and his family?
- Who abducted Helen of Sparta?
- Who did Paris declare to be the fairest goddess?
- Which city was Theseus the king of?
- Persephone's parents were ______
- What was Odysseus' homeland?
- Who melted his wax wings after flying too close to the sun?
- Where were Artemis and Apollo born?
- What did Kronos swallow instead of baby Zeus?
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- The father of Icarus is _____
- Arachne was turned into a _____ by Athena
- Who did Hera turn into a cow?
- What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the Underworld?
- What did Persephone eat in the underworld?
- Who was the nymph that Apollo loved?
- What was Medusa?
- Who chose Hercules' labors?
- What did Hercules use to drive away the birds surrounding Lake Stymphalos?
- What was Jason searching for?
- Who was Persephone's husband?
- How many years did it take Odysseus to return home?
- What was interesting about Diomedes' horses? They were ____
- Where was Achilles' one weakness?
- What king had the "golden touch"?
- Where was the maze of the Minotaur?
30 Clues: What was Medusa? • Who defeated Medusa? • Who chose Hercules' labors? • What was Odysseus' homeland? • The father of Icarus is _____ • Who did Hera turn into a cow? • What was Jason searching for? • Who was Persephone's husband? • Who abducted Helen of Sparta? • Persephone's parents were ______ • Where was Achilles' one weakness? • What king had the "golden touch"? • ...
Mythology 2020-04-01
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- Hephaestus' Roman name
- Neptune's Greek name
- Egyptian god of writing and wisdom
- Egyptian god of chaos, violence, deserts, and storms
- Egyptian god of the sun
- Egyptian god of the sky, war, and hunting
- Norse god of poetry
- Norse god of spring and summer
- Norse goddess of dead
- Greek goddess of victory
- Roman god of wine
- Both of you think this Greek god is full of himself
- Roman god of doorways
- Norse goddess of the sea
- Norse god of courage
- Greek goddess of night
- Greek king of the gods
- Norse god of the sea
- The Greek goddess you both hate
- Athena's Roman name
- Demeter's Roman name
- Roman goddess of nature and hunting
- Odin's wife
- Cupid's Greek name
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- Roman goddess of war
- Mars' Greek name
- Greek goddess of love
- Egyptian god of craftsmen and builders
- Norse king of the gods
- Norse goddess of the earth
- Egyptian goddess of the sky
- Egyptian god of the underworld
- Norse goddess of love
- Greek goddess of magic
- Norse god of thunder
- Thor's hammer
- Egyptian cat goddess
- Norse god of mischief
- Egyptian god of snakes
- Greek god of the underworld
- Egyptian god of the dead
- Norse god of war
- Egyptian god of earth
43 Clues: Odin's wife • Thor's hammer • Mars' Greek name • Norse god of war • Roman god of wine • Cupid's Greek name • Norse god of poetry • Athena's Roman name • Roman goddess of war • Neptune's Greek name • Norse god of thunder • Egyptian cat goddess • Norse god of courage • Norse god of the sea • Demeter's Roman name • Greek goddess of love • Norse goddess of love • Norse goddess of dead • ...
Mythology 2023-03-30
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- Share one eye; reveals the location of Medusa
- God of light and music; symbol is the bow and arrow
- king who leaves his sword and sandals under a boulder
- dies as a result of his overconfidence
- Roman name is Bacchus; God of wine and hospitality
- delivers the box to the house of Pandora and Epimetheus
- Princess who is given a prophecy that her son will kill her father; has a child with Zeus
- Roman name is Juno; Goddess of Marriage and Women
- king who seeks retribution from Athens for his son's death
- daughter of the King of Crete
- volunteers to board the ship to Crete to end the tribute
- builds the king of Crete a labyrinth; imprisoned with his son
- the only son of Kronos and Rhea that is swallowed
- also known as the pine bender
- fulfills a prophecy by killing his grandfather
- tricks Zeus in order to protect man
- requests the head of the "piteous and sorrowful one"
- forces victims to wash his feet before killing them
- king who attempts to avoid prophecy by locking daughter in bronze tower
- Titan who requests Perseus to turn him to stone to end his suffering
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- beats victims to death with a club
- goddess who mixes a drug that is given to Kronos
- name means hindsight; brother to Prometheus; stung when Pandora opens the box
- responsible for releasing the winged Troubles into the world
- King of Seriphos; turned to stone
- overthrows his father Uranus
- Roman name is Mars; God of war
- Roman name is Venus; Goddess of love and beauty
- Perseus' father; name means shining one
- Great warrior of the Trojan War;invulnerable except for his ankle
- Princess who is instructed to keep the identity of her son’s father a secret
- Roman name Diana; Goddess of the Hunt
- blacksmithing god who follows his father's orders to chain Prometheus
- Had to complete the 12 labors; symbol is a lion
- Roman name is Vesta; Goddess of the hearth and domestic life
- Gorgon who is beheaded by Perseus
- Ruled before the Olympians; shackled in Tartarus
- offered as a sacrifice to end the attacks of a sea monster on her country
- Roman name is Ceres; Goddess of Harvest
- issues her "disappointment of a son" a prophecy
- Roman name is Neptune; God of the sea
- also known as the stretcher; uses an iron bed when killing victims
42 Clues: overthrows his father Uranus • daughter of the King of Crete • also known as the pine bender • Roman name is Mars; God of war • King of Seriphos; turned to stone • Gorgon who is beheaded by Perseus • beats victims to death with a club • tricks Zeus in order to protect man • Roman name Diana; Goddess of the Hunt • Roman name is Neptune; God of the sea • ...
Mythology 2012-11-14
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- The only good thing in Pandora’s box is
- Who does Athens get its name from?
- Who was married to Uranus?
- The war of Greece and Troy was fought over
- God of victory
- Goat that feeds and takes care of baby Zeus
- Who was given Pegasus, but was cocky to Zeus made him fall off?
- Who kills there father and marries there mother?
- Son of Helos, that nearly burned the world.
- Who does Cyke (Skyee) love?
- Who does Paris give the golden apple to?
- Theseus’ father, Agues was the king of where?
- Goddess of Virginity and Archery
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- Original cup bearer of the gods, but was replaced and is now married to Hercules
- Who was in love with Jason and practiced magic (Hectate's follower)?
- How many tasks did Hercules have to do?
- Who is married to Dionysus?
- The story of Romeo and Juliet reflex’s the story of Pyramis and
- Ixion a mortal fell in love with this goddess so is being eternally punished
- Dido is the queen of where?
- Who does Apollo love, that got turned into a tree?
- This person was the leader of the Amazons and Hercules wanted her belt.
- Eros has an arrow made of lead and an arrow made of
- Athens sent how many people each year to be sacrificed at Crete
- Perseus is a descant of
- Echo falls in love with this person, then watches them drown
- Who fathered Aphrodite?
- Who created the Labrith?
- How many years was Odysseus Calypso’s slave?
29 Clues: God of victory • Perseus is a descant of • Who fathered Aphrodite? • Who created the Labrith? • Who was married to Uranus? • Who is married to Dionysus? • Dido is the queen of where? • Who does Cyke (Skyee) love? • Goddess of Virginity and Archery • Who does Athens get its name from? • The only good thing in Pandora’s box is • How many tasks did Hercules have to do? • ...
Mythology 2012-10-12
Across
- greedy and loved gold more then anything
- tried to drive Apollo's chariot
- Athena's favorite mortal
- thrown off of mount Olympus because he was ugly
- tries to push a boulder up a hill but it rolls back down
- king of the underworld
- pulls sword from a sword
- put in water up to his neck but can't drink
- a handsome sculptor
- Wears winged sandals to speed up his travel
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- born from Zeus' head
- Saved the world by keeping hope in a box
- son of Danae and Zeus
- all of the women fainted when they saw him
- king of the sea
- incredible lyre player
- tied up snakes that were meant to kill him
- a Cyclopes that was fooled by Ulysses
- goddess of love and beauty
- king of the sky
- Opposed Achilles in the Trojan war
- Main character in the odyssey
- god of sun and most beautiful of the gods
- Zeus' sister and wife
- The most beloved nymph in the forest
25 Clues: king of the sea • king of the sky • a handsome sculptor • born from Zeus' head • son of Danae and Zeus • Zeus' sister and wife • incredible lyre player • king of the underworld • Athena's favorite mortal • pulls sword from a sword • goddess of love and beauty • Main character in the odyssey • tried to drive Apollo's chariot • Opposed Achilles in the Trojan war • ...
Mythology 2012-11-05
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- The three winged goddesses in the underworld who pursue and punish sinners
- Zeus's Roman name
- The vast, immeasurable abyss mentioned in the story of the creation of the world
- what Jason brought back to Pelias
- the daughter of Demeter and queen of the underworld
- accompanied Jason on the quest for the Golden Fleece
- charmed the gods with his lyre and great musical talent
- satyr; son of Hermes; chief of the divinities who lived in the world
- the ship Jason and the argonauts sailed in
- the huge maze in which the Minotaur was detained
- half-man/ half-horse
- Goat-men
- Bacchus' Greek name/ god of wine & poetry
- evil flying creatures that leave behind them a terrible stench
- Dragon-like creatures with wings who turned men into stone
- The division of the underworld where the dead pass as soon as they die
- The god of desire and affection; son of Aphrodite
- the powerful ruler of Crete
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- the Gorgon killed by Perseus
- Zeus's symbol is the _______ bolt
- killed his wife and children and completed 12 labors as penance
- king of the gods
- The cyclops whom Odysseus escaped
- three-headed dog
- killed the Minotaur
- Neptune's Greek name
- goddess of the harvest
- Fathers of the gods; often called the "elder gods"
- half man/ half bull
- A gifted young sculptor who hated women
- The deeper division of the underworld
- The first woman created; released terrible things into the world
- helped Odysseus survive the sirens
- a winged horse that had sprung from the Gorgon's when Perseus killed her
- Zeus's island; ruled by king Minos
- Apollo's first love
- creatures with enchanting voices whose singing lured sailors to their death
- sent Jason on the quest for the Golden Fleece
38 Clues: Goat-men • king of the gods • three-headed dog • Zeus's Roman name • killed the Minotaur • half man/ half bull • Apollo's first love • Neptune's Greek name • half-man/ half-horse • goddess of the harvest • the powerful ruler of Crete • the Gorgon killed by Perseus • Zeus's symbol is the _______ bolt • The cyclops whom Odysseus escaped • what Jason brought back to Pelias • ...
Mythology 2013-05-21
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- A lyre player who got a ride back to his hometown on a dolphin (could not return by ship)
- God who rules the underworld
- God of the sun, music, poetry, mathematics and medicine
- The messenger god
- The man who watched himself in a lake for so long that he became a flower
- The man who bet his friend that he could drive Apollo's chariot and messed up the earth
- The woman who said that the man who could beat her in a race could marry her
- Male dominated culture
- Hero who blinds Polyphemus on his long journey home
- The sculptor who sculpted his wife
- The Titan who gave fire to man and was punished by Zeus for eternity (vultures ate his stomach for eternity)
- Hero who kills Medusa (son of Zeus and Danae)
- The smith-god, lord of mechanics
- The musician who had a chance to win his wife back from the dead but turned around too early and lost her
- The hero who killed one of his teachers and forced himself through the 12 labors
- Believing in more than one god
- A nymph who is forced to repeat the last words of people's sentences
- Goddess of marriage and wife of Zeus
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- Goddess of strategy and wisdom who was born from Zeus' head
- God who rules the sea
- Goddess of love and beauty and desire
- The man who lived in the maze of the Minotaur with his son Icarus who flew too close to the sun and died
- The huntress, goddess of the silver bow, lady of the wild things
- God who rules the sky
- Believing in one god
- Female dominated culture
- An account of the deeds of a god or of a supernatural being
- To be extremely prideful, arrogance
- The woman who opened a box that almost ended the world
- Slayer of the Minotaur who loses his father due to miscommunication
- The man with the golden touch
31 Clues: The messenger god • Believing in one god • God who rules the sea • God who rules the sky • Male dominated culture • Female dominated culture • God who rules the underworld • The man with the golden touch • Believing in more than one god • The smith-god, lord of mechanics • The sculptor who sculpted his wife • To be extremely prideful, arrogance • Goddess of marriage and wife of Zeus • ...
Mythology 2013-05-22
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- son of Danae and Zeus
- crashed Apollo's chariot
- warrior at birth
- tells polythemus his name is nobody
- thrown off of Mount Olympus
- falls in love with himself
- most beloved nymph in the forest
- chooses chastity
- most beautiful of the gods
- god of sky
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- traded pipes and lyre for a golden staff
- a greedy man that loved gold
- son of Poseidon and favored by Apollo
- Athena's favorite mortal
- cyclops that traps ulysses
- gave the humans fire
- handsome sculptor
- god of water
- pulls sword from a stone
- given a golden lyre and turned into an excellent musician
- one of the survivors from the Battle of Troy
- god of underworld
22 Clues: god of sky • god of water • warrior at birth • chooses chastity • handsome sculptor • god of underworld • gave the humans fire • son of Danae and Zeus • Athena's favorite mortal • crashed Apollo's chariot • pulls sword from a stone • cyclops that traps ulysses • falls in love with himself • most beautiful of the gods • thrown off of Mount Olympus • a greedy man that loved gold • ...
Mythology 2013-05-22
Across
- son of Danae and Zeus
- Athena's favorite mortal
- most beloved nymph in the forest
- god of sky
- handsome sculptor
- thrown off of Mount Olympus
- pulls sword from a stone
- god of underworld
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- a greedy man that loved gold
- most beautiful of the gods
- crashed Apollo's chariot
- god of water
- tells polythemus his name is nobody
- cyclops that traps ulysses
- chooses chastity
- given a golden lyre and turned into an excellent musician
- falls in love with himself
- warrior at birth
- gave the humans fire
- one of the survivors from the Battle of Troy
- traded pipes and lyre for a golden staff
- son of Poseidon and favored by Apollo
22 Clues: god of sky • god of water • chooses chastity • warrior at birth • handsome sculptor • god of underworld • gave the humans fire • son of Danae and Zeus • crashed Apollo's chariot • Athena's favorite mortal • pulls sword from a stone • most beautiful of the gods • cyclops that traps ulysses • falls in love with himself • thrown off of Mount Olympus • a greedy man that loved gold • ...
Mythology 2014-03-14
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- Ares god of..
- Before the Romans
- Father of Gaia, Ouranos, and Nyx
- Greek Goddess of Night
- Greek Goddess born from Ouranos' severed genitals
- God of Water (Roman)
- Titan forced to hold up the sky
- God of fear son of Ares
- Titan of the west, name translates to "piercer"
- AWESOME PFC person who made this!!!!!!!!!!!1
- snake headed monster
- Egyptian hawk headed god
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- Bast goddess of...
- Turned into a spider by Athena
- Egyptian embodiment of Chaos
- Roman god of death (lieutenant of Hades)
- Egyptian Dwarf god
- Greek god of the Sky
- Egyptian god of the Dead
- Egyptian God of the Sun
- Egyptian god of evil
- After the Greeks
22 Clues: Ares god of.. • After the Greeks • Before the Romans • Bast goddess of... • Egyptian Dwarf god • Greek god of the Sky • God of Water (Roman) • Egyptian god of evil • snake headed monster • Greek Goddess of Night • God of fear son of Ares • Egyptian God of the Sun • Egyptian god of the Dead • Egyptian hawk headed god • Egyptian embodiment of Chaos • Turned into a spider by Athena • ...
