greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
Ancient Greece 2025-05-05
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- ______ in one of the greates poets of the Ancient world
- A war between Athens and Sparta
- goddess of of love_____.
- A ______ age is one marked by great achievements.
- The first civilization to settle in Greece.
- A government in which only a few people have power is called a_____.phalanx
- _____ is the birthplace of the democratic system.
- ______ are short stories that teach the reader a lesson about life or how to live.
- king of gods
- god of War ____
- rich landowners or ________.
- Demeter is goddess of _____.
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- Greeks developed the ____________ games to honor the Greek gods.
- was built too worship the Greek goddess Athena
- Word for a Greek city-state.
- a type of government in which people rule themselves.
- Only ____ could compete in the Olympic Games.
- Goddess of Hearth______.
- Hellenistic or ______
- The Greek ___ had characteristics like people.
- A group of shoulders that stand close together in a square is called a _______.
- The first people to speak the Greek language.
- posiden is god of _____.
- god of the underworld_____.
- greek word for high hill
25 Clues: king of gods • god of War ____ • Hellenistic or ______ • Goddess of Hearth______. • goddess of of love_____. • posiden is god of _____. • greek word for high hill • god of the underworld_____. • Word for a Greek city-state. • rich landowners or ________. • Demeter is goddess of _____. • A war between Athens and Sparta • The first civilization to settle in Greece. • ...
Greek Theatre 2022-01-12
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- a greek playwright, The Suppliants
- a crane that lifted the "gods" from the scene
- a greek playwright, The Birds
- were used during the performances
- the flat roof of the scene, reserved for actors playing gods
- the area directly in front of the scene where the actors would perform
- the first playwright to win the contest at the Dionysian festival in 534 B.C.
- a round floor the bottom of a hill
- an actor
- was a temporary enclosure with doors
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- platform carrying "dead bodies"
- upper and lower levels of the Koilon
- literally "god from the machine"
- Greek God of Wine and Fertility that was honored in an annual festival
- originally an alter on the orchestra, this became the spot where the leader of the chorus (koryphaios) would stand
- a Greek playwright, Oedipus Rex
- two prismatic pillars
- were aisles that actors would use to enter if they were supposed to be coming from outside (not the temple or palace)
- a greek playwright, Medea
- the auditorium of the greek theatre
20 Clues: an actor • two prismatic pillars • a greek playwright, Medea • a greek playwright, The Birds • platform carrying "dead bodies" • a Greek playwright, Oedipus Rex • literally "god from the machine" • were used during the performances • a greek playwright, The Suppliants • a round floor the bottom of a hill • the auditorium of the greek theatre • upper and lower levels of the Koilon • ...
Cities across the world 2013-05-13
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- it is a large settelment in peru
- stands in the middle of a tropical mountain
- in the junal
- city of the king arther stone
- is greek it wasa nable area
- the semmen capital of kublai khans yuan empire
- is a vegan
- kingdom a empire of lost city of gold
- its one of the nine worlds
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- is french
- is greek petra meaning stone
- mexico coloumbia city
- known as the city of 1001 churches
- was the capital of the nation of all the female warrions
- is a land in greek
- locate in the indian pacific ocean
- is a mythical city
- ancient greek lion
- is a legendary city that is resides earth core
- is greek it was a city state of ancient people
- was a anient roman town/city
21 Clues: is french • is a vegan • in the junal • is a land in greek • is a mythical city • ancient greek lion • mexico coloumbia city • its one of the nine worlds • is greek it wasa nable area • is greek petra meaning stone • was a anient roman town/city • city of the king arther stone • it is a large settelment in peru • known as the city of 1001 churches • locate in the indian pacific ocean • ...
Greek Cuisine 2023-06-29
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- Traditional Greek street food made with seasoned meat and wrapped in pita bread
- Deep-fried dough balls drizzled with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon
- Greek meatballs made with ground meat, herbs, and spices
- Fish roe dip with olive oil, lemon juice, and bread or potato
- Skewered and grilled meat, usually served with pita bread and tzatziki sauce
- Custard-filled phyllo pastry dessert soaked in syrup
- Spinach and feta cheese-filled pastry
- Spicy feta cheese dip made with roasted red peppers and chili
- Layered casserole dish with eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce
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- Greek spinach and rice pilaf
- Refreshing salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and olive oil dressing
- Small, briny fruits commonly used in Greek salads and as toppings
- Baked pasta dish with ground meat, béchamel sauce, and cheese
- Stuffed grape leaves with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat
- Creamy yogurt and cucumber dip often served with gyros or pita bread
- Stuffed vegetables, often filled with rice, herbs, and ground meat
- Type of Greek olive, usually black and with a rich flavor
- Traditional Greek soup made with chicken broth, lemon juice, and egg
- Sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey syrup
- Crumbly, tangy cheese commonly used in Greek cuisine
20 Clues: Greek spinach and rice pilaf • Spinach and feta cheese-filled pastry • Crumbly, tangy cheese commonly used in Greek cuisine • Custard-filled phyllo pastry dessert soaked in syrup • Greek meatballs made with ground meat, herbs, and spices • Stuffed grape leaves with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat • Type of Greek olive, usually black and with a rich flavor • ...
Greece vs. Rome 2022-04-12
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- The Greek houses were mostly made out of _______.
- In Rome if a girl got a ring from her boyfriend she would put it on her ____ finger on her left hand because they believed that that one finger connects to their heart.
- ______ were very popular for pets in Rome and Greece.
- In Rome the _____ danced for entertainment.
- Romans had belts on their dresses while the Greeks had a _____ on their wedding dress.
- Both Rome and Greece loved ______.
- Rome was a Republic while Greece was a _______.
- Roman and Greek children were all taught ______.
- The rich Romans lived in houses called ______.
- Alexander the Great was very popular in Greece but in Rome ____________ was very popular.
- The Greeks and Romans loved playing with ______.
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- Rome and Greece both believe in their own _______.
- Greek women wore Tunics but they also wore ______.
- The Greek woman slept in a ______ then men did.
- Some Greek ball games were Passe-boule, Aprrhaxis, and __________.
- In Greek both girls and boys did _______ but in Rome the slaves did.
- While the Romans loved meat, the Greek ______ ate meat.
- The Greeks were better at _____ then the Roman were.
- Greece and Rome could have been made ______ out of barely or grapes or even both.
- Children in Rome loved playing _______.
20 Clues: Both Rome and Greece loved ______. • Children in Rome loved playing _______. • In Rome the _____ danced for entertainment. • The rich Romans lived in houses called ______. • The Greek woman slept in a ______ then men did. • Rome was a Republic while Greece was a _______. • Roman and Greek children were all taught ______. • ...
Greece vs. Rome 2022-04-12
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- ______ were very popular for pets in Rome and Greece.
- Greek women wore Tunics but they also wore ______.
- Rome was a Republic while Greece was a _______.
- The Greek woman slept in a ______ then men did.
- The Greeks and Romans loved playing with ______.
- In Greek both girls and boys did _______ but in Rome the slaves did.
- Alexander the Great was very popular in Greece but in Rome ____________ was very popular.
- In Rome the _____ danced for entertainment.
- Roman and Greek children were all taught ______.
- Romans had belts on their dresses while the Greeks had a _____ on their wedding dress.
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- The Greek houses were mostly made out of _______.
- Children in Rome loved playing _______.
- In Rome if a girl got a ring from her boyfriend she would put it on her ____ finger on her left hand because they believed that that one finger connects to their heart.
- The Greeks were better at _____ then the Roman were.
- While the Romans loved meat, the Greek ______ ate meat.
- Rome and Greece both believe in their own _______.
- Some Greek ball games were Passe-boule, Aprrhaxis, and __________.
- The rich Romans lived in houses called ______.
- Both Rome and Greece loved ______.
- Greece and Rome could have been made ______ out of barely or grapes or even both.
20 Clues: Both Rome and Greece loved ______. • Children in Rome loved playing _______. • In Rome the _____ danced for entertainment. • The rich Romans lived in houses called ______. • Rome was a Republic while Greece was a _______. • The Greek woman slept in a ______ then men did. • The Greeks and Romans loved playing with ______. • ...
The Odyssey Relays 2023-08-14
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- "I was ____ my brains for the best possible course"
- the Greek word for excellence
- the number of the century that the Odysseus applies to
- the age that Homer was composing
- the name of Book 9
- Odysseus' divine enemy
- the people living in Odysseus' palace
- "...your fate is _____"
- the name of the Athenian general that led Athens in the Persian Wars
- Odysseus' divine ally
- the Greek word for glory
- what does identity refer to in an exam question?
- the name of Book 5
- the era that the Odysseus is set in
- the Greek word for good reputation
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- "My name is ________"
- why are heroes relatable to an ancient audience
- the Greek word for cunning intelligence
- "The wine had ________ his wits"
- "Odysseus had a shrewd idea that he was addressing the _____ goddess"
- the name of Odysseus' father
- the name of Book 22
- the Greek word for the journey home
- the Greek word for honour
- the son of Penelope and Odysseus
- the Greek word for bad reputation
- the name of Book 21
- "My heart is wrung for the wise and _______ Odysseus"
- "Tell me, Muse, the story of that ____ man"
- "Your eye was put out by Odysseus, ____ of cities, son of Laertes"
30 Clues: the name of Book 9 • the name of Book 5 • the name of Book 22 • the name of Book 21 • "My name is ________" • Odysseus' divine ally • Odysseus' divine enemy • "...your fate is _____" • the Greek word for glory • the Greek word for honour • the name of Odysseus' father • the Greek word for excellence • "The wine had ________ his wits" • the age that Homer was composing • ...
Unit 1-8 Root Word Review 2025-12-11
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- this word use the Greek root for "power"
- this word uses the Latin root for "declare"
- this word uses the Latin root for "lead"
- this word uses the Greek root for "color"
- this word uses the Latin root for "stretch"
- this word uses the Latin root for "move"
- this word uses the Greek root for "fire"
- this word uses the Latin root for "away from"
- this word use the Greek root for "name"
- this word uses the Latin root for "enemy"
- this word uses the Latin root for "see"
- this word uses the Latin root for "life"
- this word uses the Latin root for "spirit"
- this word uses the Latin root for "guest"
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- this word uses the Greek root for "time"
- this word uses the Latin root for "flesh"
- this word uses the Latin root for "add"
- this word uses the Latin root for "sea"
- this word uses the Greek root for "middle"
- this word uses the Greek root for "nature"
- this word uses the Latin root for "memory"
- this word uses the Latin root for "time"
- this word uses the Latin root for "pull"
- this word uses the Latin root for "place"
24 Clues: this word uses the Latin root for "add" • this word uses the Latin root for "sea" • this word use the Greek root for "name" • this word uses the Latin root for "see" • this word uses the Greek root for "time" • this word use the Greek root for "power" • this word uses the Latin root for "lead" • this word uses the Latin root for "time" • ...
History of Greek Theater- Jordan Ball 2021-03-01
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- the major festival was the
- comes from the greek word theatron
- was in the center of the seating area
- greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god
- all performers except musicians wear
- the hero's downfall is his own____
- how many dramatists competed at city dionysia
- the same____actors appeared in each of the three tragedies
- increased the number of actors in plays from two to three
- the chorus served____functions
- the slope of the hill served as the
- theater in the wester world can be traced back to
- a tragic hero is a man of
- the plays followed a
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- a tragedy is
- the orchestra was____and 65ft in diameter
- the tragic hero's fall is not a pure
- a very wealthy city
- the performers in greek theater can be divided into____categories
- the owners___were carved into the back of the seats
- was a monster
- according to_____a tragedy should contain
- the orchestra as seen from the
- honored with a position in government
- is the origin of our word scene
- one key influence on greek drama is the
- the action in greek plays usually takes place
- did not have the negative connotations
- the word in greek means dance
- the earliest known playwright and actor
30 Clues: a tragedy is • was a monster • a very wealthy city • the plays followed a • a tragic hero is a man of • the major festival was the • the word in greek means dance • the orchestra as seen from the • the chorus served____functions • is the origin of our word scene • comes from the greek word theatron • the hero's downfall is his own____ • the slope of the hill served as the • ...
Greek Tragedy 2020-09-21
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- two gangways on which chorus and actors made their entrances from either side into the orchestra
- Compound work made up of four distinct works
- Building behind greek theater
- Greek philosopher
- A cruel and oppressive ruler
- A person who writes plays
- The god of wine and fertility
- a space where a chorus of dancers perform
- Seating area in greek
- Footwear actors wore in greek times
- A place where they performed
- First person to ever walk on stage to preform a play
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- greek choir that played tragedy, comedy, satyr plays, and modern work
- tragedians whose plays survived
- sacrifices dedicated to Dionysus
- Another word for actor
- wealthy Athenian citizen who assumed the public duty
- altar of Dionysus standing in the middle of the orchestra
- tragedian of classic Athens
- Most powerful city during greek times
- Releasing of relief and other emotions
- hymn sung and danced in honor of Dionysus
- Father of Disaster/tragedian
- A drama performed in theaters across greece
- open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports
- ex machina where something unexpected or implausible situation
26 Clues: Greek philosopher • Seating area in greek • Another word for actor • A person who writes plays • tragedian of classic Athens • A cruel and oppressive ruler • Father of Disaster/tragedian • A place where they performed • Building behind greek theater • The god of wine and fertility • tragedians whose plays survived • sacrifices dedicated to Dionysus • ...
Greek Tragedy 2020-09-21
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- A person who writes plays
- sacrifices dedicated to Dionysus
- wealthy Athenian citizen who assumed the public duty
- tragedian of classic Athens
- First person to ever walk on stage to preform a play
- where something unexpected or implausible situation
- A cruel and oppressive ruler
- A place where they performed
- Another word for actor
- a space where a chorus of dancers perform
- tragedians whose plays survived
- Compound work made up of four distinct works
- hymn sung and danced in honor of Dionysus
- open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports
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- Most powerful city during greek times
- The god of wine and fertility
- Greek philosopher
- two gangways on which chorus and actors made their entrances from either side into the orchestra
- greek choir that played tragedy, comedy, satyr plays, and modern work
- Building behind greek theater
- Seating area in greek
- A drama performed in theaters across greece
- Releasing of relief and other emotions
- Father of Disaster/tragedian
- Footwear actors wore in greek times
- altar of Dionysus standing in the middle of the orchestra
26 Clues: Greek philosopher • Seating area in greek • Another word for actor • A person who writes plays • tragedian of classic Athens • A cruel and oppressive ruler • A place where they performed • Father of Disaster/tragedian • The god of wine and fertility • Building behind greek theater • tragedians whose plays survived • sacrifices dedicated to Dionysus • ...
greek-dramatragedy 2012-04-27
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- A light and humorous drama with a happy ending.
- Ancient Greek writer of comedies.
- The god of wine and fertility.
- Actors
- The tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles.
- the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to .
- Poetics A critical essay written by Aristotle on tragedy.
- The large circular acting area located at the foot of the hillside in a Greek theater.
- A play intended for performance by actors on a stage. The word means "to do".
- An ankle-length or knee-length garment worn by Greek actors.
- A stage building that served as dressing rooms during Greek dramatic productions.
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- A company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play.
- An ancient Greek writer of comedies. He wrote "The Curmudgeon", the only surviving example of new comedy.
- A great Greek philosopher and teacher who wrote "The Poetics", a critical essay on Greek tragedy.
- Play A special type of play that made fun of Greek Legends. We get our word satire from this.
- A wealthy patron who had to pay for the costs of producing a play.
- Drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites or pity.
- The first actor who spoke alone.
18 Clues: Actors • The god of wine and fertility. • The first actor who spoke alone. • Ancient Greek writer of comedies. • A light and humorous drama with a happy ending. • An ankle-length or knee-length garment worn by Greek actors. • Poetics A critical essay written by Aristotle on tragedy. • A wealthy patron who had to pay for the costs of producing a play. • ...
B-1 2021-07-29
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- A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules
- Creature with head and wings of an eagle and body, hind legs and tail of a lion
- a winged female monster with a woman's head and a lion's body; kills anyone unable to answer its riddle
- A white, winged horse
- A giant with a single eye in the forehead
- A creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man; dwelt in the center of the labyrinth
- The serpent biting its own tail
- Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades
- Creatures with the top half of a woman, wings, and talons of a bird
- A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus
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- snake-haired sisters who turn the beholder to stone
- Strongest monster with a tremendous voice
- a hundred-eyed monster of Greek mythology, killed by Hermes
- A bird that rises from its ashes
- Creatures with the top half of a man, bottom half of a goat
- A three-headed monster; one of lion, one of a snake, one of a goat
- A serpent living at the Delphic oracle, killed by Apollo
- a nymph changed into a monster by Circe
18 Clues: A white, winged horse • The serpent biting its own tail • A bird that rises from its ashes • a nymph changed into a monster by Circe • Strongest monster with a tremendous voice • A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules • A giant with a single eye in the forehead • A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus • Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades • ...
B-1 2021-07-29
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- Creatures with the top half of a man, bottom half of a goat
- A creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man; dwelt in the center of the labyrinth
- A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules
- Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades
- A serpent living at the Delphic oracle, killed by Apollo
- snake-haired sisters who turn the beholder to stone
- a hundred-eyed monster of Greek mythology, killed by Hermes
- A giant with a single eye in the forehead
- a winged female monster with a woman's head and a lion's body; kills anyone unable to answer its riddle
- A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus
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- Creature with head and wings of an eagle and body, hind legs and tail of a lion
- A three-headed monster; one of lion, one of a snake, one of a goat
- Strongest monster with a tremendous voice
- The serpent biting its own tail
- Creatures with the top half of a woman, wings, and talons of a bird
- A bird that rises from its ashes
- A white, winged horse
- a nymph changed into a monster by Circe
18 Clues: A white, winged horse • The serpent biting its own tail • A bird that rises from its ashes • a nymph changed into a monster by Circe • Strongest monster with a tremendous voice • A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules • A giant with a single eye in the forehead • A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus • Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades • ...
Keith Crossword 2020-10-12
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- Jaiden hated______ because he couldn’t get his feet of the ground when he was on the trampoline
- this has to with when you are splitting something equally in half
- each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
- fictitious name, especially one used by an author
- having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
- a colorless fluid containing white blood cells, which bathes the tissues.
- made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
- It is a______ sunny day here in home town Alabama
- the______ was located on the east side of Egypt
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- the thing that makes the plants green
- speeds up a chemical reaction
- a study all about Greek and roman myths
- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
- a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
- When you feel bad for someone
- expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.
- the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy.
- The______ was used to trace a circle
18 Clues: speeds up a chemical reaction • When you feel bad for someone • The______ was used to trace a circle • the thing that makes the plants green • a study all about Greek and roman myths • feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. • having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure • the______ was located on the east side of Egypt • ...
The Golden Age of Greek Culture 2019-02-07
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- This ancient Greek philosopher believed that the world should be ruled by philosopher-kings.
- This is what we call a short story that teaches you a lesson.
- This ancient Greek philosopher shaped the way people thought about science, astronomy, and the world for thousands of years.
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was the Hanging Gardens of _______.
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was the Temple to ____ at Ephesus.
- Greek plays were usually performed in an _______.
- At the entrance to the island of Rhodes' harbor, there was a giant statue of Helios called the ______ of Rhodes.
- A Greek play like "Oedipus Rex" that had a sad ending is called a ______.
- This ancient Greek philosopher thought that we should question everything.
- A Greek play that had a happy ending was called a _______.
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- This ancient Greek historian is called the "Father of History" even though he made things up.
- Every four years, the Greek competed in athletic events at the ______ Games.
- This ancient Greek storyteller wrote short stories that usually involved animals and taught people lessons.
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was the Statue of Zeus at _______.
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was the Pharos Lighthouse of ________.
- This is the name of the Temple to Athena in Athens.
- This ancient Greek historian was known for being accurate and telling the truth.
17 Clues: Greek plays were usually performed in an _______. • This is the name of the Temple to Athena in Athens. • A Greek play that had a happy ending was called a _______. • This is what we call a short story that teaches you a lesson. • A Greek play like "Oedipus Rex" that had a sad ending is called a ______. • ...
CRNS Connections Valentine's Day 2022 2022-01-24
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- This country set a kissing world record on Valentine's Day in 2009.
- Rom-Com featuring Will Smith.
- What activity can increase a person's pulse to 110 bpm?
- Where are wooden love spoons carved and given as gifts on Valentine’s Day?
- Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
- Cupid is described as having which ailment, according to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
- In 2001, a movie was released titled 'Valentine'. What genre was the film?
- Valentine's Day is referred to as ______ Day in Finland.
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- What brain chemical is known as the “cuddle” or “love hormone?”
- What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine’s Day in 2005
- What do yellow roses symbolize?
- Every year, thousands of Valentine's cards are addressed to Juliet. Which city are they sent to?
- The O in XOXOXOX symbolizes _____.
- _____ is a Saskatchewan village located in the province's north.
- What Valentine’s Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
- What fruit was once known as a “love apple” for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?
- ______ was the first company to create heart-shaped boxes containing Valentine's Day chocolates.
- Saint Valentine is the patron saint of _____.
18 Clues: Rom-Com featuring Will Smith. • What do yellow roses symbolize? • The O in XOXOXOX symbolizes _____. • Cupid has what name in Greek mythology? • Saint Valentine is the patron saint of _____. • What activity can increase a person's pulse to 110 bpm? • Valentine's Day is referred to as ______ Day in Finland. • ...
Roman Gods - Carlotta 2024-05-08
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- Her Greek name is Aphrodite
- God of the Sun
- Goddess of the Hunt
- God of the Sea
- Goddess of Marriage
- God of the Underworld
- Goddess of the Harvest
- His Greek name is Eros
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- God of Sleep
- His Greek name is Hephaestus
- Her Greek name is Nike
- Goddess of the Moon
- Messenger of the Gods
- God of Shepherds
- Her Greek name is Rhea
15 Clues: God of Sleep • God of the Sun • God of the Sea • God of Shepherds • Goddess of the Hunt • Goddess of the Moon • Goddess of Marriage • Messenger of the Gods • God of the Underworld • Her Greek name is Nike • Her Greek name is Rhea • Goddess of the Harvest • His Greek name is Eros • Her Greek name is Aphrodite • His Greek name is Hephaestus
Ancient Greece Art 2024-10-22
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- The central space where public meetings were held
- A picture or pattern produced by arranging small stone, tile, or glass
- The father of the tragedy
- Greek god of music
- One of the periods of Greek art where the sculptures were simple, balanced and restrained
- Song of _____________ was one of the oldest songs of complete musical composition
- A successful tragedy proves a ____________ in the audience
- Greek plays always included a _________________
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- One of the periods of Greek art where the sculptures were more naturalistic and also expressive
- Held the city’s chief temple
- Greek god of theatre
- This philosopher wrote the oldest theory of art in the west
- One of the periods of Greek art where the sculptures were rigid and stylized
- Wrote over 100 plays (Oedipus Rex and Antigone)
- The Greeks believed music was _______________
- This philosopher did not hold art in high regard
- Type of pose is Greek art where the figure’s weight is mainly supported by one leg
- Invented the deus ex machina character in plays
- State A political system consisting of an independent city having sovereignty over contiguous territory and serving as political center
19 Clues: Greek god of music • Greek god of theatre • The father of the tragedy • Held the city’s chief temple • The Greeks believed music was _______________ • Wrote over 100 plays (Oedipus Rex and Antigone) • Invented the deus ex machina character in plays • Greek plays always included a _________________ • This philosopher did not hold art in high regard • ...
THE LAST PUZZLE 2024-03-17
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- figure of speech that requires the use of "as" and "like"
- a famous Shakespeare play involving murder, betrayal and prophecy
- The magical school in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
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- A very controversial Colleen Hoover novel, thought to be problematic and abusive
- goddess of love in greek mythology
- a popular book series following the adventure of a young demigod who discovers his divine heritage and embarks on thrilling quests at a camp for half bloods
6 Clues: goddess of love in greek mythology • figure of speech that requires the use of "as" and "like" • The magical school in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling • a famous Shakespeare play involving murder, betrayal and prophecy • A very controversial Colleen Hoover novel, thought to be problematic and abusive • ...
Famous Books 2023-04-08
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- and the Olympians A series of books about Greek mythology, by Rick Riordan
- Wizards and Witches, JK Rowling
- Talking lion, a witch, a wardrobe, created by CS Lewis
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- A wizard, an elf, a dwarf, and a human accompany 2 people to destroy a very important ring, by JRR Tolkien
- Excellent Detective who solves all of his mysteries created by Arthur Conan Doyle
- A story about a green person who wants to steal Christmas, made by Dr. Seuss
6 Clues: Wizards and Witches, JK Rowling • Talking lion, a witch, a wardrobe, created by CS Lewis • A story about a green person who wants to steal Christmas, made by Dr. Seuss • and the Olympians A series of books about Greek mythology, by Rick Riordan • Excellent Detective who solves all of his mysteries created by Arthur Conan Doyle • ...
Tic Tac Project 2017-12-10
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- the Great king of Macedonia
- Greek physician
- War ancient Greek war
- towering figure in ancient Greek philosophy
- an ancient martial art which mixes wrestling and boxing
- a form of government that places power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class
- member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta
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- Greek philosopher
- ancient Greek poet
- a city state in ancient Greece
- democracy a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials
- democracy a form of democracy in which people decide policy initiatives directly
- a rectangular mass military formation
- a form of government with a monarch at the head
- a form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people
- state a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
- a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city
- student of Socrates
18 Clues: Greek physician • Greek philosopher • ancient Greek poet • student of Socrates • War ancient Greek war • a city state in ancient Greece • the Great king of Macedonia • a rectangular mass military formation • towering figure in ancient Greek philosophy • member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta • a form of government with a monarch at the head • ...
Mega Crossword 2017-03-31
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- The central room of a temple
- A famous Greek philosopher who died by drinking hemlock.
- The author of The Iliad
- The famous general who defeated Darius III
- A famous Greek mathematician
- The third style of Greek column
- The son of Darius the Great
- A city in Egypt founded by Alexander
- E________, the last of the three famous Greek tragedians
- The woman who helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur
- The people who conquered the Greeks in 146 B.C.
- The location of the Olympic Games
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- The kingdom Alexander inherited
- The man who gave the funeral oration
- The other kind of Greek drama (not tragedy)
- The author who wrote 'The Frogs'
- The location of the most famous Greek oracle
- The row of columns which surrounded a temple
- The 'father of History'
- A famous fighting city state
- The man who gouged out his own eyes
- The King of Mycenae
- The King who kept the Minotaur
- The city which the Greeks defeated by using a wooden horse
- _____ Ages, the first age of Ancient Greece.
25 Clues: The King of Mycenae • The author of The Iliad • The 'father of History' • The son of Darius the Great • The central room of a temple • A famous Greek mathematician • A famous fighting city state • The King who kept the Minotaur • The kingdom Alexander inherited • The third style of Greek column • The author who wrote 'The Frogs' • The location of the Olympic Games • ...
Unit 3: Lesson 1 & 2 Review 2024-10-28
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- Rome was founded by
- Greek influence used for storing food, water, and wine
- set of basic laws
- raised twin brothers
- Etruscan influence used to build Roman bridges
- Greek influence used to house statues of the gods/goddesses
- Greek influence set of letters to represent a basic sound
- Greek influence a structure to honor a person
- Greek influence used to support a roof
- a group of 300 men elected to govern Rome
- made up 95% of Rome's population
- upper-class Roman citizens
- a ritual at an Etruscan funeral
- Rome's neighbors to the South
- Etruscan influence used to irrigate the land
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- twin brothers
- 451 BCE the patricians agreed to write the laws down
- two chief leaders of the Roman Republic
- Greek influence government with them new names
- the conflict between the classes
- Etruscan influence small, two-wheeled vehicles pulled by horses
- Rome's neighbors to the North
- 494 BCE angry over their lack of power marched out of the city and camped on a nearby hill
- lower-class Roman citizens
- a form of governmentwith elected leaders
25 Clues: twin brothers • set of basic laws • Rome was founded by • raised twin brothers • upper-class Roman citizens • lower-class Roman citizens • Rome's neighbors to the North • Rome's neighbors to the South • a ritual at an Etruscan funeral • the conflict between the classes • made up 95% of Rome's population • Greek influence used to support a roof • ...
Ancient Greek Art 2025-09-18
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- Sun God, often depicted in his chariot
- Famous statue Venus de...
- Half-human, half-horse mythological creature
- A common type of Greek decorative ornament
- Technique with black paintings on the red background of a vessel
- The warrior in Homer's Illiad
- statues of men from the Archaic period
- Temple famous for its Caryatids
- Relaxed pose of a statue
- Column style with scroll-shaped volutes
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- God of wine and festivity
- The Classical period of Greek art was followed by the ... period
- Common material of Greek statues
- statues of women from the Archaic period
- Famous temple of Athena
- The Winged Victory of Samothrace represents the goddess...
- A vase for mixing wine with water
- The most ornate of the 3 main orders of Greek architecture
- Greek vase
- God of music and the arts, healing and light
- The two full-size statues, found in the sea near Riace, were made of...
- Myron's statue of a Greek athlete
- First to sculpt a nude female form in a life-size statue
- Trojan priest depicted with his sons in a famous sculpture
24 Clues: Greek vase • Famous temple of Athena • Relaxed pose of a statue • God of wine and festivity • Famous statue Venus de... • The warrior in Homer's Illiad • Temple famous for its Caryatids • Common material of Greek statues • A vase for mixing wine with water • Myron's statue of a Greek athlete • Sun God, often depicted in his chariot • statues of men from the Archaic period • ...
Greece crossword 2022-05-04
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- Greek island where money was stored for the delian league
- most powerful navy
- fable writer
- what is Ares the god of
- Homers first book
- Civil wars in Greece
- what is Aphrodite the goddess of
- Greek religion
- most powerful army
- zeus's main power
- sports to honor the gods
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- league formed during persian war
- Poseidons powers
- Homers second book
- high hills
- mountains in Greece
- Temple built for Athena
- Sparta government
- persian war victory
- Greek government
- Where does the marathon come from
- Total numbers of greek gods
- achilles weakness
- greece city state
- Trojan war started over her
25 Clues: high hills • fable writer • Greek religion • Poseidons powers • Greek government • Homers first book • Sparta government • achilles weakness • greece city state • zeus's main power • Homers second book • most powerful navy • most powerful army • mountains in Greece • persian war victory • Civil wars in Greece • Temple built for Athena • what is Ares the god of • sports to honor the gods • ...
Greek Theatre Jargon 2022-01-26
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- and down levels of Koilon
- floor on Greek stages
- of the Dyonsian festival contest
- way to resolve play
- performers off stage on wheels
- who wrote Medea
- of all Greek playwrights, it is the only comedy written play
- Ex Machine
- who wrote “Oedipus Rex”
- inside a seen
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- who wrote “The Suppliants”
- his name from Thespis’
- Theatre Machines
- actors would use to enter
- of Greek Theatre
- area”
- prepare to enter through doors
- in a yearly festival and is a staple of wine
- be rotated during performance
- where the leader of chorus stands
- roof for actors playing as gods
- appear at the end, resolving conflict
22 Clues: area” • Ex Machine • inside a seen • who wrote Medea • Theatre Machines • of Greek Theatre • way to resolve play • floor on Greek stages • his name from Thespis’ • who wrote “Oedipus Rex” • and down levels of Koilon • actors would use to enter • who wrote “The Suppliants” • be rotated during performance • prepare to enter through doors • performers off stage on wheels • ...
Medea Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-16
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- A pair of rocks at the Bosphorus that clashed together whenever a vessel went through.
- The goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation, and of chastity and childbirth. (Medea calls out to her)
- The word used by the nurse to describe Medea's mind
- Ruler of the land. Father of Jason's new wife.
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- The goddess of wisdom and good counsel. the personification of justice. (Medea calls out to her)
- Medea experienced great _____ after receiving the news about her husband.
- A mountain in NE Greece. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the centaurs.
7 Clues: Ruler of the land. Father of Jason's new wife. • The word used by the nurse to describe Medea's mind • Medea experienced great _____ after receiving the news about her husband. • A mountain in NE Greece. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the centaurs. • A pair of rocks at the Bosphorus that clashed together whenever a vessel went through. • ...
NSW Reads Lucky's by Andrew Pippos 2020-11-29
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- Name of Lucky’s wife (5)
- Nation with strong cultural influence on Greek Cafes (abbrev.) (3)
- The theatre that was the home of Wagga Wagga’s most famous milk bar (7)
- Lucky’s favourite game show (14)
- City where Lucky was born (7)
- Common style of café seating (5)
- Name of a 1930s Greek café in Kiama (11)
- Town where Andrew Pippos' family cafe is located (10)
- Anise-flavoured aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece (4)
- Name of the journalist writing about Lucky's (9)
- A popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer (8)
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- Name for an ice cream dessert (6)
- Lucky's full name 14)
- One common name for a Greek café (7)
- Name of Achilles' cafe (13)
- Style of architecture used in many Greek cafes (7)
- Beverage you could always find in a milk bar (7)
- Name of Andrew Pippos' family cafe (10)
- Number of books has Andrew Pippos has published (3)
- Name of a Greek yoghurt-based dip (8)
20 Clues: Lucky's full name 14) • Name of Lucky’s wife (5) • Name of Achilles' cafe (13) • City where Lucky was born (7) • Lucky’s favourite game show (14) • Common style of café seating (5) • Name for an ice cream dessert (6) • One common name for a Greek café (7) • Name of a Greek yoghurt-based dip (8) • Name of Andrew Pippos' family cafe (10) • Name of a 1930s Greek café in Kiama (11) • ...
Etymology Review Unit 5/6/7/8 2025-10-30
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- name for greek letter ℩
- What does the prefix dia- mean?
- Arabic number for LIII
- Greek letter with 3 different forms
- prefix meaning “small”
- Arabic number for XXXIV
- prefix meaning “hidden”
- Greek name for θ
- suffix meaning “rule by”
- Arabic number for CXVII
- prefix meaning “back, again”
- What is the Greek word for Name?
- prefix meaning “around, center”
- suffix meaning “quality of, state of”
- what Suffix means “art, science study of”
- English combining form from Greek number one
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- translate to english: τεαχερ
- what does hemi- mean?
- Arabic number for LXXXII
- How many sides does a pentagon have?
- Two words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings
- translate to english: αθλετ℩κ
- Meaning of prefix mal-, male-
- what does the Greek Preposition trans- mean
- Two words that meaning opposite things
- suffix meaning “writing”
- suffix meaning “pertaining to rules”
- English word/meaning for octo-/octa-
- Definition of prefix ortho-
- number root for quartum
- suffix meaning “tool for viewing”
31 Clues: Greek name for θ • what does hemi- mean? • Arabic number for LIII • prefix meaning “small” • name for greek letter ℩ • Arabic number for XXXIV • prefix meaning “hidden” • Arabic number for CXVII • number root for quartum • Arabic number for LXXXII • suffix meaning “rule by” • suffix meaning “writing” • Definition of prefix ortho- • translate to english: τεαχερ • ...
Ancient Romans and Greeks 2021-02-12
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- Greeks valued dogs for companionship and ability to
- The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor
- Greeks consumed vegetables and Romans consumed
- Both Roman and Greek clothing were made form
- Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game
- The most important food to ancient Greeks
- Romans owned a small white dog that was a
- Roman dogs would guard and protect homes from
- Greeks considered women to be __ of the husband
- Greek wedding rituals would take _ days to complete
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- Room set aside for Greek women in the home
- Common Roman citizens lived in apartment complex
- Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman
- Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal
- Roman citizens in high positions had their clothes
- Greek girls married at a young age, Romans were
- Greek women wore full-length tunic called
- An important Greek food used as sweetener in food.
- Roman one with absolute authority over all family
19 Clues: Greek women wore full-length tunic called • Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game • The most important food to ancient Greeks • Romans owned a small white dog that was a • Room set aside for Greek women in the home • The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor • Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman • Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal • ...
Ancient Romans and Greeks 2021-02-12
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- Greeks valued dogs for companionship and ability to
- The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor
- Greeks consumed vegetables and Romans consumed
- Both Roman and Greek clothing were made form
- Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game
- The most important food to ancient Greeks
- Romans owned a small white dog that was a
- Roman dogs would guard and protect homes from
- Greeks considered women to be __ of the husband
- Greek wedding rituals would take _ days to complete
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- Room set aside for Greek women in the home
- Common Roman citizens lived in apartment complex
- Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman
- Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal
- Roman citizens in high positions had their clothes
- Greek girls married at a young age, Romans were
- Greek women wore full-length tunic called
- An important Greek food used as sweetener in food.
- Roman one with absolute authority over all family
19 Clues: Greek women wore full-length tunic called • Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game • The most important food to ancient Greeks • Romans owned a small white dog that was a • Room set aside for Greek women in the home • The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor • Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman • Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal • ...
Ancient Romans and Greeks 2021-02-12
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- Room set aside for Greek women in the home
- The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor
- Both Roman and Greek clothing were made form
- Common Roman citizens lived in apartment complex
- An important Greek food used as sweetener in food.
- Roman citizens in high positions had their clothes
- Romans owned a small white dog that was a
- Greek women wore full-length tunic called
- Greek wedding rituals would take _ days to complete
- Greeks valued dogs for companionship and ability to
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- Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman
- Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game
- Greek girls married at a young age, Romans were
- Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal
- Roman dogs would guard and protect homes from
- The most important food to ancient Greeks
- Roman one with absolute authority over all family
- Greeks consumed vegetables and Romans consumed
- Greeks considered women to be __ of the husband
19 Clues: Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game • The most important food to ancient Greeks • Romans owned a small white dog that was a • Greek women wore full-length tunic called • Room set aside for Greek women in the home • The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor • Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman • Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal • ...
Ancient Romans and Greeks 2021-02-12
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- Greeks valued dogs for companionship and ability to
- The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor
- Greeks consumed vegetables and Romans consumed
- Both Roman and Greek clothing were made form
- Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game
- The most important food to ancient Greeks
- Romans owned a small white dog that was a
- Roman dogs would guard and protect homes from
- Greeks considered women to be __ of the husband
- Greek wedding rituals would take _ days to complete
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- Room set aside for Greek women in the home
- Common Roman citizens lived in apartment complex
- Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman
- Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal
- Roman citizens in high positions had their clothes
- Greek girls married at a young age, Romans were
- Greek women wore full-length tunic called
- An important Greek food used as sweetener in food.
- Roman one with absolute authority over all family
19 Clues: Greek women wore full-length tunic called • Greeks & Romans loved to play a dice game • The most important food to ancient Greeks • Romans owned a small white dog that was a • Room set aside for Greek women in the home • The Gynaikon was upstairs on the __ floor • Most popular dog breeds in Greece and Roman • Romans wine hearty course at the end of meal • ...
ancent greece 2024-03-28
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- made up stories.
- a place of war in Greece.
- made up creatures.
- a story of a "gift" being given but it actually being a trap.
- the god of the sky and thunder.
- a place known for its mythology.
- the god of the sea
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- a place in Greece with a big mouton in it.
- an old object that was made many years ago.
- a mouton in Olympias.
- a male myth to help understand life's questions.
- a group of people that have the same believes.
- the past and present.
- the goddess of war and wisdom.
- when two place go and fight.
- a female myth to help understand life's questions.
- a thing that religious people do
17 Clues: made up stories. • made up creatures. • the god of the sea • a mouton in Olympias. • the past and present. • a place of war in Greece. • when two place go and fight. • the goddess of war and wisdom. • the god of the sky and thunder. • a thing that religious people do • a place known for its mythology. • a place in Greece with a big mouton in it. • ...
Ancient Greece 2017-11-28
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- The first one was located in the Greek/Egyptian kingdom of Alexandria. It had three layers with a bright beacon on top.
- A revolutionary invention used all over the world for the purpose of metal shaping, agriculture and most importantly, milling.
- Greek tales that are still read today.
- One of the most commonly used gadgets used these days that originated in Greece. Although today they usually come already on phones.
- The study and practice of making maps.
- One of the greatest sports spectacles that has been around for 2700 years.
- God of the sky, lightning, thunder, and justice whose spouse was Hera and children were Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Dionysus, Hermes, Heracles, Helen of Troy, and Hephaestus.
- An invention created by Anaximander that incorporated the concept of latitude and longitude on a piece of paper.
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- One style that is still used today is the pillar. The most famous example of this is the Parthenon.
- Athens first started out with a monarchy and then advanced to an oligarchy until it finally reached this.
- The first one was built in Egypt and contained over 700,00 scrolls of work.
- Developed after the Dark Age and originally consisted of 24 letters but now consists of 26.
- One of the most widely used instruments in present day used to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle such as a bicycle or any other automobile.
- God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses whose spouse was Amphitrite and children were Orion, Triton, Theseus, and Polyphemus.
14 Clues: Greek tales that are still read today. • The study and practice of making maps. • One of the greatest sports spectacles that has been around for 2700 years. • The first one was built in Egypt and contained over 700,00 scrolls of work. • Developed after the Dark Age and originally consisted of 24 letters but now consists of 26. • ...
Ancient Greek Art 2021-12-28
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- / Famous Greek Painter
- / Mask of Agamemnon material
- / A painting on a wall
- / simple column top
- / Very decorated top of a column
- / Who created the Greek Alphabet
- / Low-relief sculpture
- / Decorated top part of a column
- / Enclosed inner part of a shrine
- / King of Ancient Greek Gods
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- / 1 of 4 periods of Greek Art
- / 2 handled vase
- / Famous Greek Sculpture
- / Goddess of Victory
- / The Parthenon is located here
15 Clues: / 2 handled vase • / simple column top • / Goddess of Victory • / Famous Greek Painter • / A painting on a wall • / Low-relief sculpture • / Famous Greek Sculpture • / Mask of Agamemnon material • / King of Ancient Greek Gods • / 1 of 4 periods of Greek Art • / The Parthenon is located here • / Very decorated top of a column • / Who created the Greek Alphabet • ...
Ancient Greek Art 2021-12-28
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- Famous Greek Painter
- Mask of Agamemnon material
- A painting on a wall
- simple column top
- Very decorated top of a column
- Who created the Greek Alphabet
- Low-relief sculpture
- Decorated top part of a column
- Enclosed inner part of a shrine
- King of Ancient Greek Gods
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- 1 of 4 periods of Greek Art
- 2 handled vase
- Famous Greek Sculpture
- Goddess of Victory
- The Parthenon is located here
15 Clues: 2 handled vase • simple column top • Goddess of Victory • Famous Greek Painter • A painting on a wall • Low-relief sculpture • Famous Greek Sculpture • Mask of Agamemnon material • King of Ancient Greek Gods • 1 of 4 periods of Greek Art • The Parthenon is located here • Very decorated top of a column • Who created the Greek Alphabet • Decorated top part of a column • ...
Mythology 2022-10-20
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- how many aliens were shown
- a game that requires ingenuity
- the percentage that the first person has to guess their hat color correctly
- a noun captured by aliens
- a fiction character found in outer space
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- the number of people allowed to guess incorrectly
- another word for smart
- did they escape
- something you wear on your head
- how many people were there
10 Clues: did they escape • another word for smart • a noun captured by aliens • how many aliens were shown • how many people were there • a game that requires ingenuity • something you wear on your head • a fiction character found in outer space • the number of people allowed to guess incorrectly • the percentage that the first person has to guess their hat color correctly
Mythology 2023-01-10
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- Animal that is in loki's prison
- God of light, truth, and joy
- One thing that could kill balder
- The amount of time Sigyn is bound to help Loki
- Who put the snake in loki's prison
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- Giant who convinced sigyn to leave loki
- Wife of Loki
- God of Mischief
- Who else had an affair with their mother?
- Whatever was going on between Sigyn and Vali
- Son of Loki and Sigyn
11 Clues: Wife of Loki • God of Mischief • Son of Loki and Sigyn • God of light, truth, and joy • Animal that is in loki's prison • One thing that could kill balder • Who put the snake in loki's prison • Giant who convinced sigyn to leave loki • Who else had an affair with their mother? • Whatever was going on between Sigyn and Vali • The amount of time Sigyn is bound to help Loki
Mythology 2020-04-07
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- was the ruler of Seraphos and fell in love with Danae.
- the messenger of the gods and protector of the travelers. Son of Zeus
- - was the king of Argos. Grandfather of Perseus.
- An island in the Aegean Sea, south of mainland Greece.
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- A kingdom in the Greek Peloponnese and its chief town
- - Three Monstrous sisters of Gorgons namely Enyo the Shocking, Pemphredo
- also known as Athene, the goddess of many things
- a monster with living venomous snakes in place of hair
- is the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty.
- - The monstrous creatures. covered with impenetrable scales and with hair of living snakes
10 Clues: also known as Athene, the goddess of many things • - was the king of Argos. Grandfather of Perseus. • A kingdom in the Greek Peloponnese and its chief town • a monster with living venomous snakes in place of hair • was the ruler of Seraphos and fell in love with Danae. • An island in the Aegean Sea, south of mainland Greece. • ...
Mythology 2023-05-26
10 Clues: the god of war • The king of gods • Goddess of wisdom • The god of the sea • Demeter's daughter • The goddess of Fire • The god of the hunt • The queen of the gods • tells the gods everything • She was made out of sea foam
mythology 2025-02-03
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- the Greek myth of Prometheus
- the Papyrus of Ani
- gigantic wolf born of the trickster-god Loki and his giantess wife, Angrboda
- natural events and catastrophes
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- Beauty and the Beast
- the relationship between a person's mental or physical action and the consequences following that action
- beliefs that define what is important in how we live and work
- working agreement between promotions.
- the wendigo is believed to be an evil spirit that possesses humans
- the sun rising as the rebirth of the sun by the sky-goddess Nut
10 Clues: the Papyrus of Ani • Beauty and the Beast • the Greek myth of Prometheus • natural events and catastrophes • working agreement between promotions. • beliefs that define what is important in how we live and work • the sun rising as the rebirth of the sun by the sky-goddess Nut • the wendigo is believed to be an evil spirit that possesses humans • ...
Chemistry- The Elements Crossword 2023-05-08
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- Element named for the Titans
- Latin word meaning element or first principle
- Greek combining form for water
- Element named for Pluto
- Greek word for liquid
- Element named for Niobe
- Element named for Tantalus
- Latin name for copper
- Element named for the Sun God
- Element named for Prometheus
- Greek word meaning solid
- Latin name for gold
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- Latin word meaning fire
- Latin name for mercury
- Latin name for silver
- Latin words meaning gas
- Element named for Neptune
- Latin word for liquid
- Latin name for lead
- Element named for Selene
- Greek word meaning alloying of metals
- Latin name for iron
22 Clues: Latin name for lead • Latin name for iron • Latin name for gold • Latin name for silver • Greek word for liquid • Latin word for liquid • Latin name for copper • Latin name for mercury • Latin word meaning fire • Latin words meaning gas • Element named for Pluto • Element named for Niobe • Element named for Selene • Greek word meaning solid • Element named for Neptune • ...
Greek Tragedy 2022-12-08
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- two gangways on which chorus and actors made their entrances from either side into the orchestra
- Compound work made up of four distinct works
- Building behind greek theater
- Greek philosopher
- A cruel and oppressive ruler
- A person who writes plays
- The god of wine and fertility
- a space where a chorus of dancers perform
- Seating area in greek
- Footwear actors wore in greek times
- A place where they performed
- First person to ever walk on stage to preform a play
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- greek choir that played tragedy, comedy, satyr plays, and modern work
- tragedians whose plays survived
- sacrifices dedicated to Dionysus
- Another word for actor
- wealthy Athenian citizen who assumed the public duty
- altar of Dionysus standing in the middle of the orchestra
- tragedian of classic Athens
- Most powerful city during greek times
- Releasing of relief and other emotions
- hymn sung and danced in honor of Dionysus
- Father of Disaster/tragedian
- A drama performed in theaters across greece
- open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports
- ex machina where something unexpected or implausible situation
26 Clues: Greek philosopher • Seating area in greek • Another word for actor • A person who writes plays • tragedian of classic Athens • A cruel and oppressive ruler • Father of Disaster/tragedian • A place where they performed • Building behind greek theater • The god of wine and fertility • tragedians whose plays survived • sacrifices dedicated to Dionysus • ...
History of Greek Theater- Jordan Ball 2021-03-01
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- the major festival was the
- comes from the greek word theatron
- was in the center of the seating area
- greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god
- all performers except musicians wear
- the hero's downfall is his own____
- how many dramatists competed at city dionysia
- the same____actors appeared in each of the three tragedies
- increased the number of actors in plays from two to three
- the chorus served____functions
- the slope of the hill served as the
- theater in the wester world can be traced back to
- a tragic hero is a man of
- the plays followed a
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- a tragedy is
- the orchestra was____and 65ft in diameter
- the tragic hero's fall is not a pure
- a very wealthy city
- the performers in greek theater can be divided into____categories
- the owners___were carved into the back of the seats
- was a monster
- according to_____a tragedy should contain
- the orchestra as seen from the
- honored with a position in government
- is the origin of our word scene
- one key influence on greek drama is the
- the action in greek plays usually takes place
- did not have the negative connotations
- the word in greek means dance
- the earliest known playwright and actor
30 Clues: a tragedy is • was a monster • a very wealthy city • the plays followed a • a tragic hero is a man of • the major festival was the • the word in greek means dance • the orchestra as seen from the • the chorus served____functions • is the origin of our word scene • comes from the greek word theatron • the hero's downfall is his own____ • the slope of the hill served as the • ...
Pop Culture 2023-12-19
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- As in the bridge, the Mario Kart road, or the refraction of light through raindrops
- The language that inspired many spells in Harry Potter
- How many feet are there between each base in a regulation baseball diamond?
- Common filler text, used especially for place holding in website creation
- The first being in space was a dog named _____
- Cable News Network abbr.
- Monkey exhibit at bedroom zoo, for example
- The year that lasted a fraction of a nanosecond
- Drops on the ground
- The game also known as roshambo
- Ocho minus tres
- Almost holy, but not quite
- The mountain that the Greek Gods lived on
- Long cold
- To clean, or of ______ descent
- Character from Mario series, or amphibian
- Harry Potter's birthday
- Battle of Xs and Os
- The name for a female donkey
- The only way to get exactly two points in football
- The mythology that Thor, Odin, etc. exists in
- The move involving swapping the locations of your king and rook in Chess
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- Used to be called the Green Channel
- The animal that represented Horus in Egyptian mythology
- Roald Dahl book, about a girl called Sophie
- The planet Luke Skywalker and Anikin Skywalker are from
- The chicken that lived for 8 months without his head
- Harry Potter curse that can control
- Literal metaphor, simply
- Ties?
- Last letter of the alphabet, or popular British drink
- Family Feud host: Steve _____
- Coming in last
- Pepsi nemesis
- All this, without biting, or the inner of this, as cinnamon
- Sea named for its color
- The scientific name for humans
- The NPC in Animal Crossings: New Horizons, named after the capital of Australia
- The fear of opening your eyes is called ______
- Intelligence Quotient, abbr.
- How many fps an average movie is
- The newest and final Beatles song
- The most commonly used abbreviation for computer
- Linonophobia is the fear of ______
44 Clues: Ties? • Long cold • Pepsi nemesis • Coming in last • Ocho minus tres • Drops on the ground • Battle of Xs and Os • Sea named for its color • Harry Potter's birthday • Literal metaphor, simply • Cable News Network abbr. • Almost holy, but not quite • Intelligence Quotient, abbr. • The name for a female donkey • Family Feud host: Steve _____ • The scientific name for humans • ...
Mythology 101 2023-06-15
Across
- Head of a bull; body of a human
- Tinker Bell is a...
- A three headed, guardian dog
- The spirit that lives within a tree
- A horse with a horn
- A giant snake of myth
- A bird of flame
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- A mischievous creature;the name of a drink
- A creature that is half horse; Half human
- The sun is a danger for this onec
- A giant flying fire breathing lizard
- A horse with wings
- Half human; half fish
- One look will turn you to stone
- Has only one eye
- The full moon is a danger for this one
- Body of a lion; head of an eagle
17 Clues: A bird of flame • Has only one eye • A horse with wings • Tinker Bell is a... • A horse with a horn • Half human; half fish • A giant snake of myth • A three headed, guardian dog • Head of a bull; body of a human • One look will turn you to stone • Body of a lion; head of an eagle • The sun is a danger for this onec • The spirit that lives within a tree • ...
Mythology Crossword 2013-10-28
Across
- goddess of wisdom, warfare, arts and crafts
- Queen of the Gods, Goddess of Marriage
- Goddess of harvest and wheat
- known for his beautiful Lyre playing
- Sister of Apollo, Daughter of Zeus and Leto, Goddess of the moon
- God of blacksmith, metal, fire, volcanoes
- Brother of Apollo, Messenger God, Wears sandals that allow him to fly
- God of the sea, made the dolphin and horse
Down
- Goddess of love and beauty
- God of Sky, Lightning and the Eagle are his Symbols, King of Gods
- Son of Poseidon, Great musician, the Oracle told his if he leaves home he can"t come home
- Son of Poseidon, Fights the Minotaur
- Son of Apollo, was raised by the teacher Chiron
- Son of Zeus, did the twelve labors
- ruler of the underworld
- Sailed for 10 years to get home
- King Midas loved gold, and didn't want anyone to have any gold, Didn't like anyone with gold including Apollo
17 Clues: ruler of the underworld • Goddess of love and beauty • Goddess of harvest and wheat • Sailed for 10 years to get home • Son of Zeus, did the twelve labors • Son of Poseidon, Fights the Minotaur • known for his beautiful Lyre playing • Queen of the Gods, Goddess of Marriage • God of blacksmith, metal, fire, volcanoes • God of the sea, made the dolphin and horse • ...
mythology,bellephoron 2015-09-22
Across
- i was suppose to kill bellerphoron
- i am a magical horse with wings
- how bellephoron died
- took care of pegasus
- pegasus came out of my head
- i told bellerphoron to slay the chimaera
- i wanted bellerphoron dead
- where bellephoron found pegasus
- i was slayed by bellerphoron
- bellephoron seeked help from me
Down
- there are nine of us
- i made a pass at bellerphoron
- i am the watchdog for hades
- i am related to the hydra
- was used to help slay the chimaera
- i was meant to slay the chimaera
- bellerphoron was born here
- i killed bellephoron for being so vain
18 Clues: there are nine of us • how bellephoron died • took care of pegasus • i am related to the hydra • i wanted bellerphoron dead • bellerphoron was born here • i am the watchdog for hades • pegasus came out of my head • i was slayed by bellerphoron • i made a pass at bellerphoron • i am a magical horse with wings • where bellephoron found pegasus • bellephoron seeked help from me • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
Across
- goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relatioships
- god of war and agriculture
- a monster with wings, snakes for hair and if you looked at her, she could turn you to stone.
- god of fire and metal working
- ruler of the underworld
- god of sky and lightning
- where the Olympians live
- goddess of love
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- Apollo's twin
- god of love who shoots people with arrows
- creatures with only one eye
- goddess of peotry and weaving
- a river boundary between earth and the underworld
- Diana's twin
- god of freshwater and sea
- married cupid in a sacred marriage
- goddess of marriage and childbirth
17 Clues: Diana's twin • Apollo's twin • goddess of love • ruler of the underworld • god of sky and lightning • where the Olympians live • god of freshwater and sea • god of war and agriculture • creatures with only one eye • goddess of peotry and weaving • god of fire and metal working • married cupid in a sacred marriage • goddess of marriage and childbirth • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
Across
- Sister of Apollo; goddess of the moon, young maidens, and the hunt
- Married Eros
- Made Hera jealous by hanging out with Jupiter
- Parents were Terra and Caelus; had 1 eye
- ruled the dead; had a 3 headed dog
- Symbol is a 3 pointed trident
- goddess of love and beauty
- Where the gods and their thrones are
- goddess of wisdom, useful arts, and mistress of strategy
- 3 headed dog
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- Styx River that formed a boundary between the overworld and underworld; the ferryman, Charon, transported dead souls across it to the underworld
- pulled the sun across the sky in a chariot of gold during the day
- Fates 3 sisters- 1 spins thread of life, 1 determines how long one lives, 1 chooses how one dies
- Married to Pluto
- Killed Minotaur
- Monster with bulging eyes, swollen tongue, yellow fangs, snake hair, and claws
- King of gods
17 Clues: Married Eros • King of gods • 3 headed dog • Killed Minotaur • Married to Pluto • goddess of love and beauty • Symbol is a 3 pointed trident • ruled the dead; had a 3 headed dog • Where the gods and their thrones are • Parents were Terra and Caelus; had 1 eye • Made Hera jealous by hanging out with Jupiter • goddess of wisdom, useful arts, and mistress of strategy • ...
Norse Mythology 2024-01-18
Across
- The World Serpent and third and final offspring of Loki
- Realm of fire and chaos mixed elemental energies with Niflheim to Make Ymir the first beingng
- Realm of Ice and Mist mixed elemental energies with Muspellheim to Make Ymir the first being
- Home of the humans
- The Primordial Void That Yggdrasil Sits in
- The Dwarf Forged Magic Spear of Odin
- The Bridge connecting Midgard and Asgard together
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- Home of the Dark Elves/Home of the dwarves great blacksmiths and masters of forging
- The World Tree All the Nine Realms Rest in it's branches Floating in Ginnungungap
- The realm of the giant or Jotuns
- Home of the Vanir Ruled by Freya and her brother Frevr
- Realm of the Dishonored dead Ruled by the Goddess Hela/Hel offspring of Loki and Angrboda
- Ruler of the Aesir and Wields the dwarf forged spear Gungnir
- the first being made from the elemental energies from Muspell and Niflheim
- The Wolf Son of Loki Fated to swallow the Moon at Ragnarok and is chained up till that day
- Home of the Aesir and protected by a giant wall
- Home of the Bright/Light Elves
17 Clues: Home of the humans • Home of the Bright/Light Elves • The realm of the giant or Jotuns • The Dwarf Forged Magic Spear of Odin • The Primordial Void That Yggdrasil Sits in • Home of the Aesir and protected by a giant wall • The Bridge connecting Midgard and Asgard together • Home of the Vanir Ruled by Freya and her brother Frevr • ...
Mythology Crossword 2025-06-05
Across
- : Roman god of war
- : Messenger of the gods
- : Queen of the underworld
- : Norse trickster god
- : Goddess of wisdom
- : Roman queen of the gods
- : Egyptian god of the dead
- : King of the Greek gods
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- : Greek/Roman god of the sun/music
- : Three-headed guard dog of Hades
- : Greek sun god
- : Norse goddess of love
- : Primordial earth goddess
- : Norse god of thunder
- : Norse all-father
- : Egyptian goddess of magic
- : Greek god of war
17 Clues: : Greek sun god • : Roman god of war • : Norse all-father • : Greek god of war • : Goddess of wisdom • : Norse trickster god • : Norse god of thunder • : Messenger of the gods • : Norse goddess of love • : King of the Greek gods • : Queen of the underworld • : Roman queen of the gods • : Primordial earth goddess • : Egyptian god of the dead • : Egyptian goddess of magic • ...
ELA-Vince Yale- Mrs.Good Greek Mythology 2024-04-11
Greece crossword 2022-05-04
Across
- Homers first book
- Total numbers of greek gods
- sports to honor the gods
- achilles weakness
- league formed during persian war
- high hills
- fable writer
- persian war victory
- mountains in Greece
- most powerful navy
- Greek religion
- greece city state
- what is Ares the god of
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- Homers second book
- Greek island where money was stored for the delian league
- Poseidons powers
- zeus's main power
- Sparta government
- Temple built for Athena
- Trojan war started over her
- Civil wars in Greece
- what is Aphrodite the goddess of
- Greek government
- Where does the marathon come from
- most powerful army
25 Clues: high hills • fable writer • Greek religion • Poseidons powers • Greek government • Homers first book • zeus's main power • Sparta government • achilles weakness • greece city state • Homers second book • most powerful navy • most powerful army • persian war victory • mountains in Greece • Civil wars in Greece • Temple built for Athena • what is Ares the god of • sports to honor the gods • ...
Illiad 2025-02-27
Across
- Goddess of the hunt and the moon
- God of underworld
- God of sea
- Achilles Best friend
- Prominent Greek fighter known for his intelligence
- Made armor for Achilles
- Hectors infant son
- God of war
- Wife of Zeus
- Son of Zeus and brother of Artemis
- Goddess of wisdom, crafts, and battle
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- Only important Trojan to survive
- Commander of Greek forces
- Oldest son of King Priam
- The man who "kidnapped" helen
- Helen's husband
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Best Greek warrior
- King of troy
- Most beautiful women in the world
- 2nd best Greek warrior
21 Clues: God of sea • God of war • King of troy • Wife of Zeus • Helen's husband • God of underworld • Hectors infant son • Best Greek warrior • Achilles Best friend • 2nd best Greek warrior • Made armor for Achilles • Oldest son of King Priam • Commander of Greek forces • Goddess of love and beauty • The man who "kidnapped" helen • Only important Trojan to survive • Goddess of the hunt and the moon • ...
ancent greece 2024-03-28
Across
- made up stories.
- a place of war in Greece.
- made up creatures.
- a story of a "gift" being given but it actually being a trap.
- the god of the sky and thunder.
- a place known for its mythology.
- the god of the sea
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- a place in Greece with a big mouton in it.
- an old object that was made many years ago.
- a mouton in Olympias.
- a male myth to help understand life's questions.
- a group of people that have the same believes.
- the past and present.
- the goddess of war and wisdom.
- when two place go and fight.
- a female myth to help understand life's questions.
- a thing that religious people do
17 Clues: made up stories. • made up creatures. • the god of the sea • a mouton in Olympias. • the past and present. • a place of war in Greece. • when two place go and fight. • the goddess of war and wisdom. • the god of the sky and thunder. • a thing that religious people do • a place known for its mythology. • a place in Greece with a big mouton in it. • ...
ancent greece 2024-03-28
Across
- made up stories.
- a place of war in Greece.
- made up creatures.
- a story of a "gift" being given but it actually being a trap.
- the god of the sky and thunder.
- a place known for its mythology.
- the god of the sea
Down
- a place in Greece with a big mouton in it.
- an old object that was made many years ago.
- a mouton in Olympias.
- a male myth to help understand life's questions.
- a group of people that have the same believes.
- the past and present.
- the goddess of war and wisdom.
- when two place go and fight.
- a female myth to help understand life's questions.
- a thing that religious people do
17 Clues: made up stories. • made up creatures. • the god of the sea • a mouton in Olympias. • the past and present. • a place of war in Greece. • when two place go and fight. • the goddess of war and wisdom. • the god of the sky and thunder. • a thing that religious people do • a place known for its mythology. • a place in Greece with a big mouton in it. • ...
Cat Breeds 2024-11-02
Across
- A spirit in the form of an animal, frequently a black cat in French Folklore
- A kind of cat yōkai described in Japanese folklore
- The Egyptian Goddess of the hot desert sun, plague, chaos, war, and healing
- In ancient Egyptian mythology, she was the goddess of protection, pleasure, and the bringer of good health
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- In Norse mythology, this goddess travels in a chariot pulled by two cats
- From Celtic mythology, a creature with black fur and a white spot on its chests
- CAT A "fearsome critter" from the American Southwest with a bobcat-like feature and covered in hair-like thorns
- From Japanese folklore, is said to bring good luck and fortune
- In Hindu mythology, a fierce tigress given to the goddess Durga for combat
9 Clues: A kind of cat yōkai described in Japanese folklore • From Japanese folklore, is said to bring good luck and fortune • In Norse mythology, this goddess travels in a chariot pulled by two cats • In Hindu mythology, a fierce tigress given to the goddess Durga for combat • The Egyptian Goddess of the hot desert sun, plague, chaos, war, and healing • ...
Vocab chpt 4 2023-02-09
Across
- personal peculiarity (Greek)peculiar
- pretend illness or injury to avoid work
- high self-admiration
- to destroy
- evildoer
- disease, disorder
- most essential part or quality, a perfect example (Greek)
Down
- give in, give up
- cause bitterness, hate, (Greek)
- Readily changing foam or character (Greek)
- failure of professional duty
- Long, adventurous journey (Greek)
- holder of office, position
- Complete or ridiculous failure (Italian)
- ill will. desire to harm others
15 Clues: evildoer • to destroy • give in, give up • disease, disorder • high self-admiration • holder of office, position • failure of professional duty • cause bitterness, hate, (Greek) • ill will. desire to harm others • Long, adventurous journey (Greek) • personal peculiarity (Greek)peculiar • pretend illness or injury to avoid work • Complete or ridiculous failure (Italian) • ...
Ancient Greece 2023-03-28
Across
- A Persian-Greek war in which the Persians got trapped in a channel where they couldn't escape.
- Spartan Slaves
- A Persian-Greek war in which the Athenians and Spartans joined forces and destroyed the Persian Army.
- A Persian-Greek war in which the Persian army had to go through a narrow pass, but a greek traitor showed the Persians a secret path, allowing them to attack from two different sides.
- Greek City-State had extremely harsh military rules.
- Form of government ruled by a few selfish, and corrupt people.
- Form of government ruled by a single king, and power was inherited.
- A country above modern-day Greece
Down
- A Persian-Greek war in which the Persians took their farms and harbors and forced Ionians to pay tribute and serve in the Persian army.
- King of Sparta
- Game invented by the Greeks, it is played worldwide today
- Form of government ruled by the people.
- A Persian-Greek war in which King Darius sent a large army of foot soldiers by boat to fight in the war.
- Athenian politician and general
- Part of Spartan government, a council made up of 2 kings and 28 nobles, they controlled what people voted on at the assembely.
- A group of young men that were trained harshly in Sparta
- Form of government ruled by one single person with force.
- Greek City-state, the birthplace of democracy.
- An Athenian marketplace for trade
- a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
20 Clues: Spartan Slaves • King of Sparta • Athenian politician and general • An Athenian marketplace for trade • A country above modern-day Greece • Form of government ruled by the people. • Greek City-state, the birthplace of democracy. • Greek City-State had extremely harsh military rules. • A group of young men that were trained harshly in Sparta • ...
Ageless Agean 2023-05-11
Across
- That part of Greece that is almost an island
- Half can't vote
- King of the gods
- Half bull
- Home of Lysander
- Aided by Athens in Ionian revolt
- Three tiered ship
- High point of Greek culture
- Way to vote someone off the island
- The Greek meet up place
- Island base of delian league
- Home of democracy
- Famous Greek land victory and race
- rule by the few
- Goddess of the earth
- Greek for citizens/people
- A bank and temple
- Greek alliance
- Illiterate iron age invaders
- The gathering of the lawmakers
- A place of safety
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- Greek formation
- Home to Agamemnon
- Two places one name
- God of the underworld
- Place of a Greek's identity
- Greek hoplite weapon
- Precursors to the Olympians
- Frescoes, bull jumping, and the Minotaur
- The last river to cross
- Wife of Zeus
- Spartan slaves
- Member of the wealthy ruling elite
- Medusa was one
- material of choice in the classical period
- ...and the Argonauts
- We blew up
- He sought to avenge his Father
- Not so mythical but epic
- From Greek love of wisdom
- God of the sea
- Land outside each city-state
- unelected bossy leaders
- Baseball or dark age inspired poet
- Hercules was one
- Capitol on Isle of Ancient Crete
- Famous sea victory for Greeks
- King to the North
- In the hands of a goddess
- Conquered Persia and beyond
- Let's conquer Greece...oops
51 Clues: Half bull • We blew up • Wife of Zeus • Spartan slaves • Medusa was one • God of the sea • Greek alliance • Greek formation • Half can't vote • rule by the few • King of the gods • Home of Lysander • Hercules was one • Home to Agamemnon • Three tiered ship • Home of democracy • A bank and temple • King to the North • A place of safety • Two places one name • Greek hoplite weapon • ...and the Argonauts • ...
Perkins 3.30.1 2023-05-09
4 Clues: Minos: King Minos was a son of the god Zeus • the Greek god of music, poetry, and medicine • In roman mythology, the god of love, son of Venus • Legendary sea bird, which the ancient greeks believed
Puzzle 8: Norse Gods 2021-06-16
Across
- Freyr is Freyja's brother.
- Njoror is Fryr's and Freyja's father.
- Thor's hammer is known as Mjolnir.
- The word Thursday comes from Thor.
- Odin's handmaidens choose which warriors would go to Valhalla.
- Odin is depicted with one eye and a raven.
- The Norse believed there were multiple gods.
Down
- Ragnarok signifies the end of the world.
- A sea serpent is Thor's enemy.
- Skaoi is a giant,
- Thor is a god of strength protecting mankind.
- Bifrost is a rainbow bridge.
- Freyja is the goddess of love.
- Mythology gives meaning and helps people understand the world.
- Loki is the trickster god.
15 Clues: Skaoi is a giant, • Freyr is Freyja's brother. • Loki is the trickster god. • Bifrost is a rainbow bridge. • A sea serpent is Thor's enemy. • Freyja is the goddess of love. • Thor's hammer is known as Mjolnir. • The word Thursday comes from Thor. • Njoror is Fryr's and Freyja's father. • Ragnarok signifies the end of the world. • Odin is depicted with one eye and a raven. • ...
Vocabulary Test 2024-05-08
Across
- a system of winds rotating into a storm
- something that is shaped like a ball, for example the sun or moon.
- the tissues surrounding or lining the orbit of the eye.
- a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.
- a three-wheeled vehicle
- the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution.
Down
- jawless fishes having a large sucking mouth
- a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- any of a race of giants in Greek mythology with a single eye in the middle of the forehead
- (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high or going around the normal circle.
10 Clues: a three-wheeled vehicle • a system of winds rotating into a storm • jawless fishes having a large sucking mouth • the tissues surrounding or lining the orbit of the eye. • a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. • something that is shaped like a ball, for example the sun or moon. • ...
Unit 4 vocabulary 2 2025-12-02
Across
- to move in a circular or elliptical path around a planet or star
- to give support, confidence, or motivation to someone
- to send something, such as a rocket or product, into the air, space, or the market
- to show how something works or how to do something
- easy to carry or move because of its size or design
Down
- to develop and sell a product in order to make money
- a character from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun using wings made of wax and feathers
- a small booklet with information about a product, service, or place
- small audio devices worn in the ears for listening to music or sound
- devices that produce sound so you can listen to audio from a computer or other device
10 Clues: to show how something works or how to do something • easy to carry or move because of its size or design • to develop and sell a product in order to make money • to give support, confidence, or motivation to someone • to move in a circular or elliptical path around a planet or star • a small booklet with information about a product, service, or place • ...
Crossword 2019-01-16
Across
- A cruel ruler
- Long woolen Greek tunics
- A close formation of Greek soldiers
- A small group of people leading a country
- The driver of a chariot
- A ____ that, with it's surrounding territory, forms an independent _____
- A Greek war galley with three banks of oars
- Temporary banishment from a city-state
- An Athenian magistrate
Down
- A tall Greek jar with two handles and a narrow neck
- A heavily armed Greek foot soldier
- The southern part of Greece
- Using few words
- The most fortified part of Athens
- A spartan leader
- The ______ of Delphi
- A public space used for assemblies and markets
17 Clues: A cruel ruler • Using few words • A spartan leader • The ______ of Delphi • An Athenian magistrate • The driver of a chariot • Long woolen Greek tunics • The southern part of Greece • The most fortified part of Athens • A heavily armed Greek foot soldier • A close formation of Greek soldiers • Temporary banishment from a city-state • A small group of people leading a country • ...
Ancient Greece 2015-08-31
Across
- The first letter of the Greek alphabet
- Millitary advisors for the Athenian government
- A mythical beast, which is half- man, half-bull
- Poor farmers
- The council of citizens in Ancient Greece
- The biggest and most famous island off mainland Greece
- The people who inhabited mainland Greece
- The mountain where the gods lived
- A prophet thought to have the voice of a god
- A type of clothing, usually worn by both men and women
- The Greek god of the underworld
Down
- Spartan education system
- A region n southern Greece
- an olive branch worn around the head in AG
- A great temple for Athena in Athens
- A Greek city state well known for its tough warriors
- Foreign tradesmen
- Government by a few people, namely rich men
- An Ancient Greek city state
- The people who inhabited Crete
- The Greek God of the sky
21 Clues: Poor farmers • Foreign tradesmen • Spartan education system • The Greek God of the sky • A region n southern Greece • An Ancient Greek city state • The people who inhabited Crete • The Greek god of the underworld • The mountain where the gods lived • A great temple for Athena in Athens • The first letter of the Greek alphabet • The people who inhabited mainland Greece • ...
Unit 12: bi, du, ambi/amphi 2024-02-22
Across
- Greek root that means write, draw, or record
- two of something
- on land & water
- speaking & understanding two languages
- using both hands equally well
- Greek root that means light
Down
- twice a year
- Greek root that means great or large
- showing very different feelings at the same time
- two separate homes
- Latin root that means more
- Greek root that means name
- music performed by two people
- vehicle with two wheels that uses pedals
- more than one way or meaning
- Greek root that means one
16 Clues: twice a year • on land & water • two of something • two separate homes • Greek root that means one • Latin root that means more • Greek root that means name • Greek root that means light • more than one way or meaning • music performed by two people • using both hands equally well • Greek root that means great or large • speaking & understanding two languages • ...
Ancient Greece 2025-09-22
Across
- famous Greek general and ruler
- conflict between Athens and sparta
- Athenian scholar and teacher
- Greek philosopher
- form of government where the people hold the power
- Greek poet (Hostage)
- art and culture of Greece
Down
- conflict between Persian empire and Greek city states
- Greek and near east cultures where combined
- city state in ancient Greece
- heavily armed infantry
- person who contributed to logic and biology
- highest class and government
- member of ancient hellenic people
- person whole conquered and created a large empire
- Bronze Age Civilization
16 Clues: Greek philosopher • Greek poet (Hostage) • heavily armed infantry • Bronze Age Civilization • art and culture of Greece • city state in ancient Greece • Athenian scholar and teacher • highest class and government • famous Greek general and ruler • member of ancient hellenic people • conflict between Athens and sparta • Greek and near east cultures where combined • ...
Social Studies Review GLD 2022-03-31
Across
- The Iliad is a famous ---- written by homer
- ______ was the messenger of the gods
- A good is
- Odysseus stays with this witch for 1 year
- The protector of
- the odyssey took place for ___ years
- The odyssey is written by
- Convinced them not to kill Agamemnon
- _____ was a Greek god
- there are ____ factors of production
- and war the goddess of
- Diomedes was an
- helped Achilles kill
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- Trade is when people ________ things
- _____ was the Greek god of the underworld
- _______ was the Greek goddess of agriculture
- _______ was the Greek goddess of the hunt
- Ares was the Greek god of Ares
- Odyssues and started to kill the suitors
- turned this person into a monster
- Achilles ____ was his weak spot
- includes the sack of the city of
- Economics is the study of _______ resources
- Entrepreneurs take _____
- the great The Iliad helped influence
25 Clues: A good is • Diomedes was an • The protector of • helped Achilles kill • _____ was a Greek god • Entrepreneurs take _____ • and war the goddess of • The odyssey is written by • Ares was the Greek god of Ares • Achilles ____ was his weak spot • includes the sack of the city of • turned this person into a monster • Trade is when people ________ things • ...
Ancient Greece vs. Ancient Rome by Sofia F. 2021-02-11
Across
- Like Greek sculpting and art, Rome had used their ideas to focus on sculpting/painting things like _____________.
- While Greek sports were more like the ______, the Roman sports were like Gladiator fights.
- The Greeks and Romans both loved to _____, and the Greeks even set up a school to teach the Romans how to dance.
- Ancient Rome and ancient Greece started to (first) learn how to ____.
- Greek decorations were painted on pots, while Rome decorations were _______ on pots.
- The Greeks took part the _____ wars, whereas the Romans did not.
- The Romans got inspired by the Greeks and their methods of using four notes and different _____.
- Rome’s empire lasted for ___________ years, while Greece’s empire lasted three hundred.
- The ancient Greek government was called ____ while the Roman government is called the Roman Republic.
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- Ancient Roman ______ was influenced by Greek cuisine and later absorbed culinary influence from territories added to the empire.
- Greek houses were really good, and this inspired Rome to make cool ______ as well, although they added some of their own stuff as well.
- Both ancient Rome and ancient Greece used the same art to _____ things.
- Greek art was rather focused on ______, whereas Roman art was focused on that too, but, they painted much more known people as well.
- Ancient Romans got married at 25, whereas ancient greeks got married at _______.
- Rome had borrowed a bunch from Greece’s idea of __________.
- Roman education was based on Greek ______, but it also included things like Roman politics and different religious beliefs.
- Ancient Rome had a, _______, whereas ancient Greece had a democracy.
- Ancient Romans were inspired like the Greeks to try to make a living out of _________.
- As Greek was able to create most of basic architecture, Rome had one really famous addition that we still use today, which is the _____.
- Greek built roads that connected to ____ cities while Rome had a road to one city.
20 Clues: Rome had borrowed a bunch from Greece’s idea of __________. • The Greeks took part the _____ wars, whereas the Romans did not. • Ancient Rome had a, _______, whereas ancient Greece had a democracy. • Ancient Rome and ancient Greece started to (first) learn how to ____. • Both ancient Rome and ancient Greece used the same art to _____ things. • ...
greeks 2025-09-19
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- Leonidas- Leonidas I was king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta.
- Aristarchus of Samos was an ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who presented the first known heliocentric model that placed the Sun at the center of the universe
- most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon
- of Persia- Xerxes I, commonly known as Xerxes the Great, was a Persian ruler who served as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 486 BC until his assassination in 465 BC. He was the son of Darius the Great and Atossa, a daughter of Cyrus the Great.
- - Philip II of Macedon was the king of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC. He was a member of the Argead dynasty, founders of the ancient kingdom, and the father of Alexander the Great.
- democracy, art, and architecture
- Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian, one of three from whom at least two plays have survived in full.
- Greek- city of Halicarnassus, under Persian control in the 5th century BC, and a later citizen of Thurii in modern Calabria, Italy.
- brilliant ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and inventor
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- Eratosthenes of Cyrene was an Ancient Greek polymath: a mathematician, geographer, poet, astronomer, and music theorist.
- ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, and the founder of the philosophical movement known as Pythagoreanism
- Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher
- Pheidippides or Philippides is the central figure in the story that inspired the marathon race.
- Euripides was a Greek tragedian of classical Athens. Along with Aeschylus and Sophocles, he is one of the three authors of Greek tragedy for whom any plays have survived in full.
- - ancient Greek mathematician known as the "father of geometry,
- Pericles was an influential Athenian statesman and general credited with leading Athens during its "Golden Age,"
- of Persia- Darius I, commonly known as Darius the Great, was the third King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 522 BCE until his death in 486 BCE.
- Greek philosopher and polymath who made significant contributions to many fields of knowledge.
- Athenian philosopher and student of Socrates who is considered a founder of Western philosophy.
- Thucydides was an Athenian historian and general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the fifth-century BC war between Sparta and Athens until the year 411 BC.
20 Clues: democracy, art, and architecture • Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher • - ancient Greek mathematician known as the "father of geometry, • Leonidas- Leonidas I was king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta. • brilliant ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and inventor • ...
Ancient Greece 2021-10-13
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- conqueror of Greek city-states and of the Persian empire
- a member of a Hellenic people speaking the Doric dialect of Greek
- Greek civilization of the Mediterranean region and SW Asia from the death
- The phalanx was a rectangular mass military formation
- relating to or denoting a Bronze Age civilization centered on Crete
- An ancient Greek philosopher who was the teacher of Plato
- the highest class in certain societies
- series of wars fought by Greek
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- relating to or denoting a late Bronze Age civilization in Greece
- was an ancient Greek war fought between the Delian League
- 18th king of Macedonia
- a city state in ancient Greece
- Homer was the reputed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state
- One of the greatest ancient Greek philosophers
- often considered the most important figure in Western philosophy
16 Clues: 18th king of Macedonia • a city state in ancient Greece • series of wars fought by Greek • the highest class in certain societies • One of the greatest ancient Greek philosophers • The phalanx was a rectangular mass military formation • conqueror of Greek city-states and of the Persian empire • was an ancient Greek war fought between the Delian League • ...
Greece vs Rome 2021-02-16
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- The Roman and Greek girls wore this on their wedding day
- Ancient Greek and Rome girls had to stay home and help their mom in the
- the Romans and Greeks wore things on their which is another name for a flip flop
- While the kids in Roman were playing different games Ancient Greek kids played a game that People normally put money in
- Rome and Greek both loved to drink
- Both Greece and Rome expressed themselves by
- The people in Ancient Greece had to get married at the age of 12 but in Ancient Roman, people had to be
- Ancient Greek and Rome both farmed little green or purple round things called
- In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome this person got to choose who was going to marry their kids
- Ancient Greek and Ancient Rome both sent their sons to
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- Roman eats meat while Greeks are
- Both Ancient Greek and Rome did a kind of art called
- Little girls both played with tiny people in Ancient Rome and Greece called
- The Ancient Romans played sports in an arena while the Ancient Greeks played in the
- Both Rome and Greece both are surrounded by water which is called
- Rome and Greece both wear clothes that are made out of
- Pet’s that are very popular today and were not so known in Ancient Greece or Roman
- both Roman and Greeks believed in
- (is made for oil) Was very important in Rome and Greek for food
- In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, the ____ would host a banquet
20 Clues: Roman eats meat while Greeks are • both Roman and Greeks believed in • Rome and Greek both loved to drink • Both Greece and Rome expressed themselves by • Both Ancient Greek and Rome did a kind of art called • Rome and Greece both wear clothes that are made out of • Ancient Greek and Ancient Rome both sent their sons to • ...
get 15 2025-09-24
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- of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
- Topiary is the horticultural practice of training perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs and subshrubs to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes, whether geometric or fanciful. The term also refers to plants which have been shaped in this way.
- heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas.
- understand or work out by instinct.
- use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.
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- a half-human and half-horse creature in Greek mythology
- the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics.
- make (someone) troubled or nervous.
8 Clues: make (someone) troubled or nervous. • understand or work out by instinct. • a half-human and half-horse creature in Greek mythology • heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas. • of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy • the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics. • ...
Greek Literature 2025-07-09
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- Father of History
- Greek god of wisdom
- The face that launched a thousand ships
- Wrote the History of the Peloponnesian War
- Tudored Alexander the Great
- Greek god of war
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- Father of Greek Philospohy was martyred in Athens
- Greek hero with fatal weakness
- Paris was from this city-state
- Poet of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Type of Greek play that explores fate, suffering, and justice
- Messenger god
- Student of Socrates who wrote the Republic
- Type of Greek play that explores humor and irony
- Helen was from this city-state
15 Clues: Messenger god • Greek god of war • Father of History • Greek god of wisdom • Tudored Alexander the Great • Greek hero with fatal weakness • Paris was from this city-state • Helen was from this city-state • Poet of the Iliad and the Odyssey • The face that launched a thousand ships • Wrote the History of the Peloponnesian War • Student of Socrates who wrote the Republic • ...
Greece 2022-08-21
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- Haven built on a hill for the gods by the Ancient Greeks
- Greek currency before Euro
- Found in a Greek Salad
- Greece is a …. Republic
- Greece is the third largest producer
- Destination of Trojan Horse
- Island famous for sea sponges
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- King of the Gods
- Greek island famous for its Old Town
- National drink of Greece
- City named after a Greek god
- Greek dip
- Greek sun god
- Largest island in Greece
14 Clues: Greek dip • Greek sun god • King of the Gods • Found in a Greek Salad • Greece is a …. Republic • National drink of Greece • Largest island in Greece • Greek currency before Euro • Destination of Trojan Horse • City named after a Greek god • Island famous for sea sponges • Greek island famous for its Old Town • Greece is the third largest producer • ...
eclipse 2023-09-06
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- In ancient Greek mythology was the god of music, healing, light, and prophecy
- huge, glowing balls of gases
- a special kind of scientist that takes a spaceship to outer space
- a small chunk of dust and ice that orbits, or travels around, the sun.
- a space vehicle or missile, or the special engine that's meant to propel such a vehicle into the air
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- an instrument that allows people to see distant objects.
- large natural object that orbits, or travels around, Earth
- the study of the Universe and everything in it, including planets, stars, galaxies, comets, and black holes.
- star at the center of the solar system
- when the Earth moves between the Sun and the moon, blocking part of the Sun’s light from reaching the moon
10 Clues: huge, glowing balls of gases • star at the center of the solar system • an instrument that allows people to see distant objects. • large natural object that orbits, or travels around, Earth • a special kind of scientist that takes a spaceship to outer space • a small chunk of dust and ice that orbits, or travels around, the sun. • ...
TRIVIA QUESTIONS 2024-04-01
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- In the anime "Attack on Titan," what are the giant humanoid creatures that threaten humanity known as?
- This is the only continent without an active volcano
- Who is the director of the Bollywood movie "Lagaan," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- What literary work begins with the famous line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"?
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- Who painted the famous artwork "Starry Night"
- What is the chemical name for laughing gas?
- This is the planet that has the highest recorded surface temperature in our solar system
- Who wrote the famous novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
- What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology, born from the blood of Medusa?
- In which language are most operas traditionally sung?
10 Clues: What is the chemical name for laughing gas? • Who painted the famous artwork "Starry Night" • Who wrote the famous novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"? • This is the only continent without an active volcano • In which language are most operas traditionally sung? • What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology, born from the blood of Medusa? • ...
words from the greek play antigone 2023-01-11
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- tragic flaw.
- a person (such as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak.
- an expression of strong disapproval.
- a winged female monster in Greek mythology having a woman's head and a lions body and noted for killing anyone who cannot answer its riddle.
- the will or principle or determining cause by which things in general are believed to come to be as they are or events to happen as they do.
- strong vengeful anger.
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- a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action.
- a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed.
- to scoop out with or as if with a gouge.
- a period of temporary delay
10 Clues: tragic flaw. • strong vengeful anger. • a period of temporary delay • an expression of strong disapproval. • to scoop out with or as if with a gouge. • a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed. • a person (such as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak. • ...
crossword 1 2023-02-02
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- The branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
- Important American food fish in the winter
- Intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve
- (Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover (Aegisthus)
- A green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant
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- Resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical
- Of a plant tipped with a plume
- United States writer remembered for his historical novels about colonial America (1885-1957)
- An animal resembling a starfish with fragile whiplike arms radiating from a small central disc
- Cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
10 Clues: Of a plant tipped with a plume • Important American food fish in the winter • Resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical • Intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve • A green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant • Cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic • ...
Halloween auf Deutsch 2022-11-07
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- In some movies, this is the catalyst for lycanthropy
- Batman wears this to hide his identity, whereas superman just takes off his glasses.
- these were origianlly made out of turnips.
- This animal is referred to as the chicken of the cave in the movie Anchorman starring Will Ferrell.
- this is the second word in the title of Steven king's book about pets
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- If one is hyperventilating, one can breath into this to help calm down.
- Some people who have skelephobia are scared by the fact they have this inside their body.
- Hitchcock is a famous director of this genre of films.
- In Greek mythology the goddess Athena turned a weaver into this animal.
- Frankenstein's monster, Dracula and the invisible man are all examples of this.
10 Clues: these were origianlly made out of turnips. • In some movies, this is the catalyst for lycanthropy • Hitchcock is a famous director of this genre of films. • this is the second word in the title of Steven king's book about pets • If one is hyperventilating, one can breath into this to help calm down. • ...
Complex Female Characters and the Women Behind Them 2025-03-11
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- The mastermind behind Gone Girl, known for her dark psychological thrillers.
- A Japanese author who served up a dark and delicious thriller with Butter.
- This Iranian-French graphic novelist depicted her coming-of-age in Persepolis.
- This writer brought Greek mythology to life with Circe and The Song of Achilles.
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- One of three famous sisters, this novelist penned the classic Jane Eyre.
- Filipino-British author who spun a tale of giants in Tall Story and explored colonial myths in Bone Talk
- A Chilean literary icon known for The House of the Spirits and Violeta.
- A Sudanese storyteller weaving tales of migration, faith, and love, from The Translator to Bird Summons
- This author reimagined the Ramayana through the eyes of Kaikeyi.
- A Lebanese author who explored war and womanhood in The Story of Zahra.
10 Clues: This author reimagined the Ramayana through the eyes of Kaikeyi. • A Chilean literary icon known for The House of the Spirits and Violeta. • A Lebanese author who explored war and womanhood in The Story of Zahra. • One of three famous sisters, this novelist penned the classic Jane Eyre. • ...
Athens vs. Sparta 2013-03-07
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- watched an eclipse of the moon and noticed the earth is curved
- the shape gave the audience excellent viewing
- only city state which had a full time amry
- greek sculptures were ment to show
- greek coin currency introduced
- the son of zeus
- were important people in the community
- he was a brilliant student
- what age did sparta start training their bys for the army
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- was the largest and most powerful city-state
- the slaves overrun Greece
- what number that in greek numbers
- a mathematician
- who was the ruler of the greek gods
- what did alexander the great conquer much of
- the first games were held in 776bc at the greeek city of olympia
- the battle of thermopylae
- the slaves of sparta
- where did greek paintings survive
- to show the gods how important they were
20 Clues: a mathematician • the son of zeus • the slaves of sparta • the slaves overrun Greece • the battle of thermopylae • he was a brilliant student • greek coin currency introduced • what number that in greek numbers • where did greek paintings survive • greek sculptures were ment to show • who was the ruler of the greek gods • were important people in the community • ...
Athens vs. Sparata 2013-03-07
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- who was the ruler of the greek gods
- the first games were held in 776bc at the greeek city of olympia
- greek sculptures were ment to show
- the battle of thermopylae
- what number that in greek numbers
- only city state which had a full time amry
- to show the gods how important they were
- the slaves of sparta
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- was the largest and most powerful city-state
- a mathematician
- the shape gave the audience excellent viewing
- watched an eclipse of the moon and noticed the earth is curved
- where did greek paintings survive
- were important people in the community
- the slaves overrun Greece
- greek coin currency introduced
- he was a brilliant student
- what did alexander the great conquer much of
- the son of zeus
- what age did sparta start training their bys for the army
20 Clues: a mathematician • the son of zeus • the slaves of sparta • the slaves overrun Greece • the battle of thermopylae • he was a brilliant student • greek coin currency introduced • where did greek paintings survive • what number that in greek numbers • greek sculptures were ment to show • who was the ruler of the greek gods • were important people in the community • ...
Greek VS Rome 2023-02-16
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- Romans cared about this, but greeks really didn't
- The boys went to boy ___ and girls only went to girl ___.
- Roman ___ was very important to their culture, Greek ____ is unknown because we never got it recorded.
- The people that died in the greek ____ was about 50,000 and the people that died in the roman ___ was about 900,000.
- The greeks and romans both had this drink
- the greeks were a ___ but the romans were a republic
- Both greeks and romans did this for fun and excersice.
- thousand The Greeks lived around 3500 years ago and the Romans lived around ___ than 3000 years ago.
- This is important ways of beliefs to both greeks and romans.
- Greek and roman people had these and loved them
- The romans and greeks both did this to music for entertainment
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- The Roman Republic lasted for 500 years, the Greek democracy lasted for ___.
- Greek and Roman boys and girls both loved to play with ___
- There was not good ___ for farming in greece but it was fine in rome
- The Roman army was called the Roman legion, The Greek army was called the ____ army.
- Ancient Greece made the ___ in 776 BC, but the Roman didn’t have anything like that.
- Young girls in Greece would ___ at around 12-13, but romans would ___ anytime but if they did ____ it was for life.
- The Roman army had around 150,000 ____ and the Greek army had around 143,000.
- Both greek boys and girls had the same of this
- The Romans used the ____ as their swords, The Greeks used the xiphos as their sword.
20 Clues: The greeks and romans both had this drink • Both greek boys and girls had the same of this • Greek and roman people had these and loved them • Romans cared about this, but greeks really didn't • the greeks were a ___ but the romans were a republic • Both greeks and romans did this for fun and excersice. • The boys went to boy ___ and girls only went to girl ___. • ...
Very important Greeks 2025-09-17
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- - Philippides is the central figure in the story that inspired the marathon race
- of Persia - Xerxes, commonly known as Xerxes the Great, was a Persian ruler who served as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire
- Leonidas - Leonidas was king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
- - Greek philosopher and polymath
- - Euripides was a Greek tragedian of classical Athens. Along with Aeschylus and Sophocles
- - Aristarchus of Samos was an ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who presented the first known heliocentric model that placed the Sun at the center of the universe
- the Great - Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon
- - Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher
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- Phillip of Macedon - Philip II of Macedon was the king of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC
- - Athenian philosopher and student of Socrates who is considered a founder of Western philosophy
- of Persia - Darius, commonly known as Darius the Great, was the third King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire
- - mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor
- - Herodotus was a Greek historian and geographer from the Greek city of Halicarnassus
- - Pericles was a Greek statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens
- - ancient Greek mathematician known as the father of geometry
- - Greek philosopher and mathematician
- - Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian, one of three from whom at least two plays have survived in full
- - Thucydides was an Athenian historian and general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the fifth-century BC war between Sparta and Athens until the year 411 BC
18 Clues: - Greek philosopher and polymath • - Greek philosopher and mathematician • - Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher • - ancient Greek mathematician known as the father of geometry • - mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor • Leonidas - Leonidas was king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta • ...
Very important Greeks 2025-09-17
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- - Philippides is the central figure in the story that inspired the marathon race
- of Persia - Xerxes, commonly known as Xerxes the Great, was a Persian ruler who served as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire
- Leonidas - Leonidas was king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
- - Greek philosopher and polymath
- - Euripides was a Greek tragedian of classical Athens. Along with Aeschylus and Sophocles
- - Aristarchus of Samos was an ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who presented the first known heliocentric model that placed the Sun at the center of the universe
- the Great - Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon
- - Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher
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- Phillip of Macedon - Philip II of Macedon was the king of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC
- - Athenian philosopher and student of Socrates who is considered a founder of Western philosophy
- of Persia - Darius, commonly known as Darius the Great, was the third King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire
- - mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor
- - Herodotus was a Greek historian and geographer from the Greek city of Halicarnassus
- - Pericles was a Greek statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens
- - ancient Greek mathematician known as the father of geometry
- - Greek philosopher and mathematician
- - Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian, one of three from whom at least two plays have survived in full
- - Thucydides was an Athenian historian and general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the fifth-century BC war between Sparta and Athens until the year 411 BC
18 Clues: - Greek philosopher and polymath • - Greek philosopher and mathematician • - Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher • - ancient Greek mathematician known as the father of geometry • - mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor • Leonidas - Leonidas was king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
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- Greek name is Hera;Zeus' wife;Queen of Gods
- capital of Greece
- shoots arrows at people so they fall in love
- Greek name is Zeus
- Greek name is Athena;most loved Goddess in Pantheon
- chopped off Medusa's head
- Greek name is Aphrodite;Goddess of love and beauty
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- Greek name is Hephaestus; smith God;forger of weapons
- Greek name is poseidon;son is Achilles
- Where you go when you're dead;have to pass through Tartarus
- one eyed monster
- has a head of snakes
- Greek name is Hermes; messanger God
- Youngest princess;very beautiful
14 Clues: one eyed monster • capital of Greece • Greek name is Zeus • has a head of snakes • chopped off Medusa's head • Youngest princess;very beautiful • Greek name is Hermes; messanger God • Greek name is poseidon;son is Achilles • Greek name is Hera;Zeus' wife;Queen of Gods • shoots arrows at people so they fall in love • Greek name is Aphrodite;Goddess of love and beauty • ...
Ancient Greece Unit Crossword 2022-09-07
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- not allowed to participate in Greek gov.
- citizens make decisions in court
- cultural center of the world under Alexander the Great
- the blending of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, & Indian cultures into one continuous cultural influence
- democracy citizens participate directly in gov.
- Pericles gave citizens this for serving in gov.
- Outlawed debt slavery
- polis
- the Great spread Hellenism from Europe to India
- Council of 500
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- king or queen has central power
- of Greece Citizen participation in government
- Under him Greece finally became a direct democracy
- warrior Greek-City State
- City-State where democracy was started
- merchants and this other group worked to overthrow Greece's aristocracy
- philosopher who tutored Alexander the Great
- No one is above the law
- this is why Greek City-States were formed
- people hold ruling power
- small wealthy elite
- Greek philosopher's stressed this along with reason in decision making
22 Clues: polis • Council of 500 • small wealthy elite • Outlawed debt slavery • No one is above the law • warrior Greek-City State • people hold ruling power • king or queen has central power • citizens make decisions in court • City-State where democracy was started • not allowed to participate in Greek gov. • this is why Greek City-States were formed • ...
Greece 2024-04-18
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- word to rank sunscreens
- Greek philosopher
- African pig
- Greek island
- airline company
- main feature of Catherine’s necklaces
- type of shark
- inlet of the seat where the land curves inwards
- Miami Marlin’s big hitter!
- small smooth stone found on beaches
- famous Greek god
- type of raft boat used for tours that usually has a glass bottom in the centre
- Greek food
- nighttime imagination
- shape
- facial feature that comes out in the sun
- one of main colours in Greek flag
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- film set in Greece
- street animal
- Turkish city
- type of dolphin
- half man, half horse. Crazy right?
- mix between pizza and bruschetta
- sea creature
- turns men into stone
- assembly of mainly vegetables often with a simple lovely dressing
- swimming accessory
- used to zoooom across the water. Fast!!
- bubbling outdoor bath
- fruit
- type of weather
31 Clues: fruit • shape • Greek food • African pig • Turkish city • Greek island • sea creature • street animal • type of shark • type of dolphin • airline company • type of weather • famous Greek god • Greek philosopher • film set in Greece • swimming accessory • turns men into stone • bubbling outdoor bath • nighttime imagination • word to rank sunscreens • Miami Marlin’s big hitter! • mix between pizza and bruschetta • ...
Lessons 75 & 76 2022-12-20
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- (i) (in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail; (ii) a thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve; a grotesque product of the imagination
- an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child; a sweet innocent baby
- having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity
- relating to or characteristic of heaven or paradise; being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
- relating to the rational, ordered, and self-disciplined aspects of human nature; relating to the Apollo (greek god of the sun, of rational thinking and order,)
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- characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance; egotistical, self-loving
- having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
- relating to the sensual, spontaneous, and emotional aspects of human nature; of or relating to or worshipping Dionysus (Greek god of wine and ecstasy, of irrationality and chaos)
- the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
- extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules; displaying superhuman strength or power
- (i) awe-inspiringly grand, excellent, or impressive; (ii) of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; (iii) used to denote the extreme or unparalleled nature of a person's attitude or behavior.; (iv) change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting
- characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air; of heaven or the spirit
- (i) the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected; of or relating to the sky or heavens; (ii) inspiring awe; sublime
- the branch of theology that defends God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil
14 Clues: having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub • the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe • characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance; egotistical, self-loving • extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules; displaying superhuman strength or power • ...
Vikings Crossword 2025-04-04
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- The trickster god of Norse mythology
- A collection of Norse myths and poetry
- The Viking version of the apocalypse
- Thor’s legendary hammer
- The realm of the Norse gods
- The Viking name for Earth
- What Odin sacrificed for wisdom
- The chief god of Norse mythology
- A free Viking farmer or warrior
- Fossilized tree resin valued by Vikings
- A land Vikings explored and influenced
- Odin’s watchful spirit animals
- Who prepared meals in Viking households
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- An Old English epic about a Norse hero
- Viking raider
- The god of thunder and storms
- Warrior maidens who escort the fallen
- a Business Something Viking women could do
- The goddess of wisdom and foresight
- A high-ranking Viking noble
- A honey-based alcoholic drink loved by Vikings
- A serpent symbolizing eternity
- The hall where fallen Viking warriors feast
- A Viking-era slave
- The main source of Viking conflicts
25 Clues: Viking raider • A Viking-era slave • Thor’s legendary hammer • The Viking name for Earth • The realm of the Norse gods • A high-ranking Viking noble • The god of thunder and storms • A serpent symbolizing eternity • Odin’s watchful spirit animals • What Odin sacrificed for wisdom • A free Viking farmer or warrior • The chief god of Norse mythology • ...
King of the Jungle 2023-04-14
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- Area of land that a lion pride defends.
- The lion is considered the ___ predator of the African savannah.
- A fictional lion from Greek mythology that was killed by the hero Heracles as one of his twelve labors.
- Activity lions engage in to obtain food.
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- A social group of lions, typically consisting of a group of females and their young, along with one or more adult male lions.
- A vast tropical grassland ecosystem that covers large portions of Africa.
- Lion, tiger, and leopard are examples of this family of animals.
- A large tuff of fur that surrounds a male lion's neck like a way cooler scarf.
8 Clues: Area of land that a lion pride defends. • Activity lions engage in to obtain food. • Lion, tiger, and leopard are examples of this family of animals. • The lion is considered the ___ predator of the African savannah. • A vast tropical grassland ecosystem that covers large portions of Africa. • ...
Greek Vocab- kookie 2021-02-02
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- Greek statesman
- small group of people who have control
- ancient stories
- an ancient mythological creature from ancient greek fables
- a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.
- relating to ancient Greece
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- member of the aristocracy/noble
- ancient greek poet
- a town in ancient Greece
- a member of a society that has the right to vote
- cruel leader
- Greek storyteller
- a greek author of the Illiad
- Voting Booth
14 Clues: cruel leader • Voting Booth • Greek statesman • ancient stories • Greek storyteller • ancient greek poet • a town in ancient Greece • relating to ancient Greece • a greek author of the Illiad • member of the aristocracy/noble • small group of people who have control • a member of a society that has the right to vote • an ancient mythological creature from ancient greek fables • ...
Canterbury Tales Prologue Crossword 2014-11-08
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- Having too much yellow bile and therefore bad tempered
- British coin worth one fourth of a penny but no longer in circulation
- Puss-filled sores
- Puss-filled skin inflammations, something like boils
- A minor member of the church who bought and sold pardons for sinners
- People who had visited the holy land and wore palm fronds to show it
- Increase over time
- Sly dealings
- Hymn sung while offerings are collected in church
- Hood or long sleeve
- Citizen
- Soldier
- Confessions and absolution
- A stringed instrument that is plucked
- Multi-colored
- Greek mythology god of the west wind
- Short jacket
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- Height
- Head of a guild and therefore a town council member
- Jolly
- Nine inches
- Author of "The Canterbury Tales"
- The constellation Aries, first sign of the zodiac. The time is mid-April.
- Person who draws up a deed
- Long dagger
- City in Egypt captured by the Crusaders in 1365
- Horse
- Kind, gracious
- Pressure
- Practitioner of a church ritual
- Coarse cloth made of linen and cotton
- Low-ranking officer who summons people to appear in court
- A linen cover for the head and neck
- A friar who has the excessive right to beg and preach in a designated district.
34 Clues: Jolly • Horse • Height • Citizen • Soldier • Pressure • Nine inches • Long dagger • Sly dealings • Short jacket • Multi-colored • Kind, gracious • Puss-filled sores • Increase over time • Hood or long sleeve • Person who draws up a deed • Confessions and absolution • Practitioner of a church ritual • Author of "The Canterbury Tales" • A linen cover for the head and neck • ...
Avery's Greek Mythoogy 2020-05-23
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- this god was thrown off Olympus by his mother Hera as he was crippled
- god of death and wealth
- the goddess of wisdom and battle
- this is Poseidon's symbol of power
- the goddess of love and Beauty
- goddess of the hunt, animals and childbirth and twin of the god Apollo
- this was the gift that Athena provided for what is now called the Athens
- this book is about a young demigod-he is the son of Poseidon
- god of music, poetry and prophecy twin of Artemis
- king of the gods
- this city myth's are closely related to the Greeks
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- this demigod is a major one-son of Zeus and made into a couple movies
- goddess of the hearth
- this was the first book written on Greek mythology
- this was poseidons gift to the city Athens
- the emperor of Greece from February 1556-October 1605
- this is Zeus's wife
- goddess of agriculture and grain sister of Zeus
- the god of wine, festivity and pleasure
- creator of horses and god of the sea
- this titan was punished by the gods by having to hold up the sky
- the god of war
- the god of travels and medicine his staff is the symbol of many hospitals and healthcare units
23 Clues: the god of war • king of the gods • this is Zeus's wife • goddess of the hearth • god of death and wealth • the goddess of love and Beauty • the goddess of wisdom and battle • this is Poseidon's symbol of power • creator of horses and god of the sea • the god of wine, festivity and pleasure • this was poseidons gift to the city Athens • ...
GRR1 Peak'23 November Short Burst Activity 2023-11-24
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- Our Peak 2023 theme!
- A famous vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park
- A climber of high mountains, especially in the Alps
- Highest point on Earth (29,029 ft)
- Metal ring with one spring-hinged side that is used in mountain climbing as a connector to hold a freely running rope
- Highest point in Greece, and symbolic in Greek mythology (9,570 ft)
- An active volcano, and the highest point in Japan (12,388 ft)
- Highest point in Michigan (1,979 ft)
- An active volcano in Washington, which famously erupted in 1980 (8,363 ft)
- Highest point in Australia (7,310 ft)
- Highest point in South America (22,000 ft)
- Used by climbers to ensure a good grip!
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- A retail clothing manufacturer, known for their high quality cold weather gear and climate activism
- Highest point in Africa (19,341 ft)
- One of the highest summits in Europe, and a favorite of mountain climbers (14,692 ft)
- Highest Point in North America (20,308 ft)
- The securing of a person or a safety rope to an anchor point
- Highest point in Europe (18,510 ft)
- This 2018 rock-climbing film won Best Documentary at the 2019 Academy Awards
- To descend (as from a cliff) by sliding down a rope
20 Clues: Our Peak 2023 theme! • Highest point on Earth (29,029 ft) • Highest point in Africa (19,341 ft) • Highest point in Europe (18,510 ft) • Highest point in Michigan (1,979 ft) • Highest point in Australia (7,310 ft) • Used by climbers to ensure a good grip! • Highest Point in North America (20,308 ft) • Highest point in South America (22,000 ft) • ...
