greek mythology Crossword Puzzles

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 2022-06-08

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ferryman
firstborn of rhea
goddess of love
wife of time god
god of war
guardian
goddess of wisdom
creatures of Persue mortals who murder their kin
son and husband of the goddess of the earth
god of thunder
god of time
god of the dead
where unremarkable dead people go
where the dead go
God of the sun

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half human half bull
where wicked dead people go
hero who slayed the half human half beast
the city two gods competed to become its patron
girl whom helped a hero slay the half human half beast
messenger god
beginning of universe
what archane became
girl punished
the realm of the dead
gaea's first offspring to uranus
god of the seas
number of titans
goddess of the earth
the boundary separating the living and the dead

30 Clues: ferryman • guardian • god of war • god of time • messenger god • girl punished • god of thunder • God of the sun • goddess of love • god of the dead • god of the seas • wife of time god • number of titans • firstborn of rhea • goddess of wisdom • where the dead go • what archane became • half human half bull • goddess of the earth • beginning of universe • the realm of the dead • where wicked dead people go • ...

Mythology 2022-11-29

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Took and ate eyes from the first row of the village for four nights.
Ruler of the underworld
Known as the “saviour” of mankind because he stole fire from Heaven.
Shows anger in the forms of rain, dark clouds and fire.
Gave birth to the spirits of the world according to the Cree.
The age of constant violence and warfare. The Trojanwar took place during this period.
Indigenous group that have traditionally occupied the Haida Gwaii
Officially the Haudenosaunee
The race of giants. Also known as Elder Gods
Is a vast hole, an abyss; nothingness
Goddess of earth. Mother of the God of the Sky and Heavens.
Uses his powers to obtain important things for humans (for example, the sun, moon and stars).
The chief’s very ill daughter that helped recreate the land
Goddess of the night.
Made himself king of the universe
lived beyond the sky in the Iroquois creation story.

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The trickster; could shapeshift to defend himself against the threats of the world.
God of love. Created the goddess of earth.
Land made from a speckled and a black stone
The little wolf brother of the trickster.
Ruler of the sea
The frog who was in charge of taking care and controlling the insects of the world.
The good child of the Sky Woman
The evil child of the Sky Woman
One of the largest groups of First Nations in Canada
The beaver that was highly respected by the other spirits.
The one that thought the Sky Woman is a symbol of good fortune.
God of darkness.
First to overthrow his father thus separating Heaven from Earth.
is the first ruler of all things in Greek mythology. Also known as the God of the Sky and the Heavens.

30 Clues: Ruler of the sea • God of darkness. • Goddess of the night. • Ruler of the underworld • Officially the Haudenosaunee • The good child of the Sky Woman • The evil child of the Sky Woman • Made himself king of the universe • Is a vast hole, an abyss; nothingness • The little wolf brother of the trickster. • God of love. Created the goddess of earth. • ...

Mythology 2017-01-18

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30 Clues: f • g • k • d • y • h • r • l • s • j • wr • pu • ;; • we • t5r4 • dfgh • drhy • dfgh • 4wt4e • dfghj • wr4e45 • sgrtrh • segtrh • 4tegrf • sdfghj • esfrgt • drgfdg • srghtyj • ew44tw3 • esesgtrfr

Mythology 2024-02-01

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born from Zeus' Head
to move upward
Apollos name meaning brilliant
to regard with deep respect
all knowing
lacking color
to trick or receive
days Demeter's chief festival lasts
an ancient stringed instrument
a three pronged spear
Aphrodite's husband
this planting comes second
one of Aphrodite's sacred islands
to handle or use a weapon
to ponder
Hermes graceful and ___ in motion

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the goddess of love and beauty
a protective shield
Careful to preserve the young
great sadness, anguish
Demeter goddess of the _____
Apollo's oracle lives here
Demeter escapes from slaves
Artemis sacred animal
grief stricken
Demeter and Dionysus are happy, but then ___ was sad
Dionysus, god of ____
Ares sacred bird
Zeus' sister
the highest point
God of Thunder
the master thief

32 Clues: to ponder • all knowing • Zeus' sister • lacking color • to move upward • grief stricken • God of Thunder • Ares sacred bird • the master thief • the highest point • a protective shield • to trick or receive • Aphrodite's husband • born from Zeus' Head • Artemis sacred animal • Dionysus, god of ____ • a three pronged spear • great sadness, anguish • to handle or use a weapon • Apollo's oracle lives here • ...

Mythology 2024-06-03

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God of war
Goddess of beauty
Goddess of the hunt
fell in love with Psyche
God of the ocean
Godddess of wisdom and war
Queen of the Underworld
Demigod who killed Medusa
killed the hydra
winged horse
turned anything he touched to gold
Titan who brought fire to humans
Titan who ate his children

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kidnapped Persephone
three headed dog
looked back
King of the Underworld
has snakes for hair
opened a dangerous box
God of wine
turned into a spider by Athena
obsessed with his own appearance
messenger of the Gods
the sun God
Goddess of agriculture
King of Mount Olympus

26 Clues: God of war • looked back • God of wine • the sun God • winged horse • three headed dog • God of the ocean • killed the hydra • Goddess of beauty • has snakes for hair • Goddess of the hunt • kidnapped Persephone • messenger of the Gods • King of Mount Olympus • King of the Underworld • opened a dangerous box • Goddess of agriculture • Queen of the Underworld • fell in love with Psyche • ...

Mythology 2026-03-05

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total number sent to feed the Minotaur
was captivated with himself
were used to esape the one-eyed monster
defeated the minotaur
another word for complicated maze
also called the Narcissus flower
most loved that Midas turned into gold
gave a beautiful box as a wedding gift
the last item in Pandora's box
god of wine
one word that describes King Midas' wish
one-eyed monster
punished a talented weaver because of arrogance
color of thread given to help out of maze

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the sea that Theseus' dad fell into and died
was given a box not to open
main character in the Odyssey
went through the eye of the one-eyed monster
was turned into a spider as a punishment
was used instead of strengthin the Odyssey
how King Midas got rid of the curse
the other half of the human Minotaur
was punished by Hera for talking too much

23 Clues: god of wine • one-eyed monster • defeated the minotaur • was given a box not to open • was captivated with himself • main character in the Odyssey • the last item in Pandora's box • also called the Narcissus flower • another word for complicated maze • how King Midas got rid of the curse • the other half of the human Minotaur • total number sent to feed the Minotaur • ...

Mythology 2025-02-04

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From a state of having very little money to a state of having a lot of money.
Often shown in human form with a hawk head.
The common template of stories that involve a hero who goes on an adventure, is victorious in a decisive crisis, and comes home changed or transformed.
Believed to be an evil spirit who possesses humans.
The deadly sin of greed is the excessive desire for material possessions and wealth.
Native American Mythology is an example of this.
Youth Is the goddess and Personification of eternal youth in Greek mythology.
Respect for the gods is an example of?

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Native American Myths that were passed down from generation to generation.
A collection of magical spells that the Egyptians used to help them get into the afterlife.
In “The Secret Garden” Mary is told not to go into a locked room but when she opens it, the hidden garden changes her life.
Sisyphus is a great example of?
The cause and effect between people's actions and consequent
Seen as mean, neglectful, and even deadly.
"Hansel and Gretel" is a example of this.
A magical or divine change in a characters from or nature, representing various symbolic themes.
Artifacts imbued with a malevolent will or magic, transforming them into sources of misfortune.
A journey toward a specific mission or a goal
"Fate of the gods"
The number of harmony , wisdom and understanding.

20 Clues: "Fate of the gods" • Sisyphus is a great example of? • Respect for the gods is an example of? • "Hansel and Gretel" is a example of this. • Seen as mean, neglectful, and even deadly. • Often shown in human form with a hawk head. • A journey toward a specific mission or a goal • Native American Mythology is an example of this. • ...

mythology 2024-11-21

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EGYPT-Goddess of the breeze
CHINA-A woman who turned into a snake and threatened her husband with a flood
CHINA-Creator of writing systems
INCA-The Sun, ruling god
GREECE-Mother of Persephone, goddess of the harvest
INCA-Mother Earth
GREECE-Mortal lover of Aphrodite and Persephone
CHINA-A woman who floated to the moon because she overdosed on pills
GREECE-The river that carries souls in the underworld
AZTEC-God of rain
EGYPT-Goddess of cats
Password. code to the answers of this crossword
EGYPT-True king of upper and lower Kemet, god of war

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CHINA-The Yellow Emperor, first king that united Zhongguo
CHINA-A dragon in the mortal world who brings prosperity to humans
AZTEC-God of maize and abundance
GREECE-Smith of the gods, once a trusted advisor of Zeus
AZTEC-Crocodile monster slayed by Tezcatlipoca
EGYPT-Had a lettuce accident
GREECE-Hero that won a war against Orchomenus
EGYPT-True author of all written works

21 Clues: INCA-Mother Earth • AZTEC-God of rain • EGYPT-Goddess of cats • INCA-The Sun, ruling god • EGYPT-Goddess of the breeze • EGYPT-Had a lettuce accident • AZTEC-God of maize and abundance • CHINA-Creator of writing systems • EGYPT-True author of all written works • GREECE-Hero that won a war against Orchomenus • AZTEC-Crocodile monster slayed by Tezcatlipoca • ...

Greek Mythology Famous Girls 2025-12-16

Greek Mythology Famous Girls crossword puzzle

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Gorgon girl
Warrior goddess
Daughters of Gaia
Princess of Crete
Queen of Ithaca
spinners of destiny

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goddess of Victory
Most beautiful goddess
Queen of the gods
Followers of Apollo
Relaxing Nature
Footrace of love
Mother earth
Goddess of good counsel

14 Clues: Gorgon girl • Mother earth • Relaxing Nature • Queen of Ithaca • Warrior goddess • Footrace of love • Princess of Crete • goddess of Victory • Daughters of Gaia • Queen of the gods • Followers of Apollo • spinners of destiny • Most beautiful goddess • Goddess of good counsel

General Knowledge 2016-08-24

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Largest state in the USA
In the song Waltzing Matilda - What is a Jumbuck
Animal that translates to water horse
who killed Gorgon in greek mythology
animal that lives in a drey
No First James Bond Film
son of Zeus and Maia

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Disney Who has won the most Oscars
Royale The First James Bond book.
the tank engine Ringo Star narrated which children's TV show
Mandala The long walk to Freedom is whose autobiography
If you suffer from epistaxis what is wrong
Longest river in Italy
Flash Who was Barry Allen in DC comics
Gagarin First Man in Space
Currency of Greece

16 Clues: Currency of Greece • son of Zeus and Maia • Longest river in Italy • Largest state in the USA • No First James Bond Film • Gagarin First Man in Space • animal that lives in a drey • Royale The First James Bond book. • Disney Who has won the most Oscars • who killed Gorgon in greek mythology • Animal that translates to water horse • Flash Who was Barry Allen in DC comics • ...

Spelling List 26 2022-05-04

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Generation of electricity by flowing water.
Cause to lose a large amount of water.
To replenish with water.
Appoint to a committee by invitation.
Relating to sight.
Many headed water snake in Greek mythology.
Available to be chose, but not required.
Having to do with water.
A transparent tank of water for marine life.
To make the best out of a situation.
To bring up a child that is now yours.

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A person who examines people's vision.
Fixture on a street to attach a water hose.
Stone that is light bluish-green.
Under water.
Relating to the eye.
Confidently hopeful about the future.
The most favorable condition for success.
A person who swims underwater.

19 Clues: Under water. • Relating to sight. • Relating to the eye. • To replenish with water. • Having to do with water. • A person who swims underwater. • Stone that is light bluish-green. • To make the best out of a situation. • Appoint to a committee by invitation. • Confidently hopeful about the future. • A person who examines people's vision. • Cause to lose a large amount of water. • ...

Puzzle 5 2022-11-03

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Modeled after____ mythology
Destroyed in 70 A.D.
Wanted to use violence to overthrow Rome

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Jewish priests
belief in many gods
Jewish scholars

6 Clues: Jewish priests • Jewish scholars • belief in many gods • Destroyed in 70 A.D. • Modeled after____ mythology • Wanted to use violence to overthrow Rome

Charlotte 2023-05-08

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Godess of love in Greek Mythology
Singer of NO

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Aquatic pet
The only wife of Hery VIII that survived
Mans best friend
A star thats held together with hydrogen and helium
A sport played with 7 different positions
The 6th closest planet from the sun

8 Clues: Aquatic pet • Singer of NO • Mans best friend • Godess of love in Greek Mythology • The 6th closest planet from the sun • The only wife of Hery VIII that survived • A sport played with 7 different positions • A star thats held together with hydrogen and helium

Mythical beasts 2024-11-09

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Animal that eats both plants and meat
Connects head to body
Part of a bird used to fly
Animal that only eats plants
Winged horse in Greek mythology
A long part at the back of an animal

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Animal that only eats meat
Mythical horse with a single horn
Mythical creature, half human, half fish
Creature that's half human, half horse
Mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head

11 Clues: Connects head to body • Animal that only eats meat • Part of a bird used to fly • Animal that only eats plants • Winged horse in Greek mythology • Mythical horse with a single horn • A long part at the back of an animal • Animal that eats both plants and meat • Creature that's half human, half horse • Mythical creature, half human, half fish • ...

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. • ...

History of Greek Theatre- Caleb AW 2021-03-01

History of Greek Theatre- Caleb AW crossword puzzle

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is a greek word for a king who did not inherit their throne but had taken it.
hut or tent used as a place to change costumes and masks for actors
how speech reveals character
a Greek verb meaning to do or to
place of seeing
A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
placed in the middle of the orchestra also called an alter
is the earliest know playwriter and actor
come from the greek word theatron
a man of noble stature, one who has a greatness about him. He is not an ordinary man
wrote around 123 plays, only 7 of which survive.
the entrance of the chorus, and then several episodes separated by choral odes.
the word derived from his name, is still used to refer to actors today
something to shock the audience
the seeing space of a movie theatre
the arrangements of the events in the play
was a monster sent by the goddess Hera to protect the city of Thebes.
a fault of character such as pride or jealousy

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a flat terrace below the slope served as the what also is a dancing space.
was the first great theorist of dramatic art who defined the word tragedy in his work poetics
was a religious and civic celebration here theatrical performances were given as offerings to dinoysus.
lived during the 5th century Athens era they are considered the father of western philosophy
the god of wine and fertility
the word chorus in greek means what
A very wealthy Greek city had approximately 250,000-300,000 people
performed by large choruses
support the plot their motivation drives the play
songs
actors,chorus,supernumeraries, musicians
song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
usage of words to express thought

31 Clues: songs • place of seeing • performed by large choruses • how speech reveals character • the god of wine and fertility • something to shock the audience • come from the greek word theatron • usage of words to express thought • a Greek verb meaning to do or to • the word chorus in greek means what • the seeing space of a movie theatre • actors,chorus,supernumeraries, musicians • ...

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 • ...

Ancient Greece Vocabulary 2025-01-07

Ancient Greece Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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A government controlled by a small group of people.
A building used for worship or to honor gods or goddesses.
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
An independent city and its surrounding territory that functions as its own country.
A form of government where citizens vote to make decisions.
A person or place in ancient times where people went to seek advice from the gods.
The way a country or region makes and uses money, goods, and services.
A long poem that tells the story of a hero’s adventures.
Grouping things based on shared characteristics.
A country in southern Europe, known for its ancient history and culture.
A military-focused city-state in ancient Greece where boys trained to be soldiers from a young age.
A former temple on the Athenian Acropolis that was dedicated to the goddess Athena
Wealthy and powerful people who often owned land and had influence in government.
A ruler who takes power by force, often ruling harshly.
An ancient kingdom in northern Greece, home to Alexander the Great.
The highest mountain in Greece, believed to be the home of the gods in Greek mythology.
A government ruled by a king or queen.
To adopt or blend into another culture, often by learning new customs or language.

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A person in ancient Sparta who was like a slave and worked the land for Spartan citizens.
The spreading of ideas, customs, and technology from one culture to another.
A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
Stories about gods, heroes, and natural events, often used to explain the world.
A long war fought between Athens and Sparta, along with their allies, that weakened ancient
Relating to Greek history, language, and culture after Alexander the Great.
THE GREAT A famous Macedonian king who created one of the largest empires in history.
A short story, often with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson.
A series of battles between Greece and the Persian Empire in which the Greeks united to defend their lands.
The belief in many gods.
The central public space in ancient Greek cities where people gathered to trade, talk, and hold
The Greek word for a city-state, which was like an independent country with its own government and
A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, or plain.
A person who is a legal member of a country or city-state and has rights and responsibilities.
A high, fortified part of an ancient Greek city, often the site of temples.
A powerful city-state in ancient Greece known for its art, philosophy, and the birthplace of democracy.

34 Clues: The belief in many gods. • A government ruled by a king or queen. • A piece of land completely surrounded by water. • Grouping things based on shared characteristics. • A government controlled by a small group of people. • A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. • A ruler who takes power by force, often ruling harshly. • ...

The odyssey 2023-01-19

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blank was a Nymph whose job it was to talk to Hera constantly while Zeus was having affairs
the Greek hero Hercules gave us this word. Herculean was first used to describe Hercules himself
a man who courts or woos a woman
to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose
blank referred to the Titans, a family of giants in Greek mythology who were believed to have once ruled the earth
strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation; ire
In 1863, James Caleb Jackson, a religiously conservative vegetarian who ran a medical sanitarium in western New York
a Greek story about a guy named Tantalus who was so evil that the gods of the underworld came up with a special punishment just for him

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The word blank comes from the Greek: φόβος (blank), meaning "aversion", "fear" or "morbid fear"
he Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses (Book III) in the first century story of blank and Echo
swiftness of motion; speed; celerity
to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas

12 Clues: a man who courts or woos a woman • swiftness of motion; speed; celerity • to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose • strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation; ire • to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas • ...

Ancient Greece Crossword 2025-10-30

Ancient Greece Crossword crossword puzzle

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king of Macedonia; conquered a majority of Greece after the Peloponnesian War
author of Oedipus Rex
discovered the Pythagorean theorem
author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
city-state of Greece whose navy defeated the Persians
greatest of ancient Greek historians and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War, first recorded history
a body of troops standing or moving in close formation
was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution; government of Sparta
classical age in Greece that has given us the great monuments, art, philosophy, architecture and literature
built on the acropolis at Athens in the fifth century b.c.
warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War
father of tragedy; author of Oresteia
greek city-state
student of Socrates and later became the teacher of Aristotle; wrote The Republic
was an Athenian ruler who expanded democracy in Athens
a form of democracy in which every person's vote is counted; form of government in Athens
a form of government in which power is held by the nobility; second government of Athens

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Greek philosopher who was the teacher of Plato; invented the Socratic Method
father of medicine
a cruel and oppressive ruler but in the case of Athens someone who wanted reform
a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
king of Macedonia who conquered the Persian empire and Egypt
"father of geometry"
father of history
tyrant who implemented written code in Athens
wars fought between Greece and Persia in the 5th century BC, in which the Persians sought to extend their territory over the Greek world
student of Plato who is responsible for the creation of the Scientific Method
a war between Athens and Sparta, 431-404 b.c., that resulted in the transfer of power in Greece from Athens to Sparta
Greek sculptor, painter, and architect, sculpted statue of Athena
was an alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens
a form of government with a monarch (king or queen) at the head; first government of Athens

32 Clues: greek city-state • father of history • father of medicine • "father of geometry" • author of Oedipus Rex • discovered the Pythagorean theorem • author of the Iliad and the Odyssey • father of tragedy; author of Oresteia • tyrant who implemented written code in Athens • was an alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens • city-state of Greece whose navy defeated the Persians • ...

Archetype Examples Crossword (Extra Credit) 2024-09-18

Archetype Examples Crossword (Extra Credit) crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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 • ...

Valentines Day Crossword - Mir Edition 2022-02-13

Valentines Day Crossword - Mir Edition crossword puzzle

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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. • ...

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

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

Walk two moons Vocabulary 61-70 crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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

History of Greek Theatre-Leo Davis-Ding crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Walk two moons 61-70 2023-02-01

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restored confidence
demise, destruction or decay
grating; easily irritated; rough
top of a pointed, tapering object or structure, as a mountain peak
refrain from troubling or worrying

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shrub with showy flowers of pink, white, or purple
searching thoroughly by moving the contents about
not easily convinced or persuaded; doubtful
unwilling; hesitant
titan Greek mythology who steels fire from heaven for benefit of mankind
dead when delivered from the womb

11 Clues: restored confidence • unwilling; hesitant • demise, destruction or decay • grating; easily irritated; rough • dead when delivered from the womb • 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 • ...

Mythical Hybrids 2025-10-09

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Japanese creature with frog legs and a turtle shell
a brightly-coloured Mexican fantastical creature
Russian aquatic hybrid with a human head and elephant legs
chimeric animal from Burmese mythology
a woman with duck feet from Basque mythology
lion, goat, snake hybrid
a woman with bird legs and wings from Mespotamian mythology

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elephant-headHindundu god
like Medusa
a Griffin-like creature from Persian mythology
winged creature symbolising rebirth
creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion
dragon-like creature from French mythology
a seal that turns into a human
Chinese hybrid; a cross between a dragon, deer, ox, and lion

15 Clues: like Medusa • lion, goat, snake hybrid • elephant-headHindundu god • a seal that turns into a human • winged creature symbolising rebirth • chimeric animal from Burmese mythology • dragon-like creature from French mythology • a woman with duck feet from Basque mythology • a Griffin-like creature from Persian mythology • a brightly-coloured Mexican fantastical creature • ...

M-Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-27

M-Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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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

Mythology Crossword (Greek, Norse, Egyptian) crossword puzzle

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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

Monsters & Creatures of Greek Mythology crossword puzzle

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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

The Lightning Thief & Greek Mythology crossword puzzle

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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

Greek and Roman Mythology Crossword crossword puzzle

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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

GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND DRAMA PUZZLE crossword puzzle

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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. • ...

Greek City-States and Mythology 2026-08-24

Greek City-States and Mythology crossword puzzle

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Goddess of wisdom
Type of government where the power lay in the hands of all citizens
The city state that is considered the birthplace of Democracy
Type of government ruled by the nobility
The Greek word that describes "marketplace"
The Greek word for "parent city"
The Greek word that describes an infantry soldier who carried a long spear
Queen of the underworld
The city state known for their military

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Type of government ruled by a few wealthy people
The Greek word that describes a "fortified hill"
Mother of Zeus
Goddess of love and beauty
This is how many years was between the Olympic games
God of war
God of sun, light, music, poetry, archery and healing
This is where they held the Olympics
The city state that did not like Athens and supported Sparta
A person who illegally gained power but had the support of the people
The Greek word that describes a military formation

20 Clues: God of war • Mother of Zeus • Goddess of wisdom • Queen of the underworld • Goddess of love and beauty • The Greek word for "parent city" • This is where they held the Olympics • The city state known for their military • Type of government ruled by the nobility • The Greek word that describes "marketplace" • Type of government ruled by a few wealthy people • ...

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"

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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.

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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

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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.

Greece Civilization Crossword 2023-05-02

Greece Civilization Crossword crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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 • ...

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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

Odyssey Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Theatre History Test-geboy 2023-03-02

Theatre History Test-geboy crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Ancient Greece 2026-09-09

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This percentage of Greece is mountainous
This guy believed in "treeness"
The god who loved the violence/gore of war
Zeus's "sister-wife"
This type of poem is super long and tell of a hero's great deeds
The first Greek state
The primary meal of Spartan soldiers
The author of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"
Travelling teachers
Studied at the Academy for twenty years
The top of a polis (on a hill)
A government led by a few people
This was a teacher who offered his services for free
Greece is about the size of this U.S. state
God of the seas, earthquakes, and horses
The messenger god
In the Mycenaean civilization, the royal families were placed in these tombs
This city-state had 300,000 people

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The term for a Greek city-state
God in charge of the Underworld
The reform-minded rich guy that cancelled land debts
This goddess was born out of Zeus's forehead
Foot soldiers
This god's weapon is the lightning bolt
A leader that created the Council of 500
This other group of people adopted the Greek gods and changed names
The highest mountain peak in Greece
Responsible for creating the Pythagorean theorem
Hoplites marched in this type of formation
The city-state that was ultra focused on their military
The type of alphabet used by the Greeks
This person could tell others of a certain god's will
Location below the polis where people assembled
Wrote the "History of the Persian Wars"
Excellence won in a struggle or contest
A government led by the people
The # of chief gods and goddesses in Greek mythology

37 Clues: Foot soldiers • The messenger god • Travelling teachers • Zeus's "sister-wife" • The first Greek state • The top of a polis (on a hill) • A government led by the people • The term for a Greek city-state • God in charge of the Underworld • This guy believed in "treeness" • A government led by a few people • This city-state had 300,000 people • The highest mountain peak in Greece • ...

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

Solve the Clues To Find The Key Letter crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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

GREEK MYTHOLOGY + THE ODYSSEY 2026-03-30

GREEK MYTHOLOGY + THE ODYSSEY crossword puzzle

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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. • ...

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 ___. • ...

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. • ...

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

Magenta March 12-March 22 2024-03-12

Magenta March 12-March 22 crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

JEOPARDY FOR KATBUG! (Volume Fourteen) 2025-02-26

JEOPARDY FOR KATBUG! (Volume Fourteen) crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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? • ...

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

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) • ...

ANCIENT ROME AND GREECE 2021-02-12

ANCIENT ROME AND GREECE crossword puzzle

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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? • ...

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 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 • ...

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. • ...

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.

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.

Vocab puzzle for choice board 2024-09-19

Vocab puzzle for choice board crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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

Roman and Greek cross puzzle 2021-02-11

Roman and Greek cross puzzle crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Sebastian's Groups of people crossword 2021-02-04

Sebastian's Groups of people crossword crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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

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

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

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 and Latin roots 2022-11-07

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connected to the sea
cause to absorb water
An artificial channel for conveying water
An extreme or irrational fear of water

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relating to water
A monster from Greek mythology
A place where water creatures are kept

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 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. • ...

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

Orpheus and Eurydice Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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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. • ...

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 • ...

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

Harry potter and the philosophers stone crossword puzzle

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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

The Nice and Accurate Crossword crossword puzzle

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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) • ...

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