greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
Norse Mythology 2022-04-25
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- balder's twin brother
- The god who guards bitfrost
- A dwarfish king with three sons
- goddess of beauty
- said to be the wisest of the gods in asgard
- goddess of sea
- half giant and half god
- god of the sea
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- a brave faithful servant to the god frey
- god of light
- in some stories of earliest gods
- A terrifing gaintess
- wife of odin
- Giant king of utgard
- god of thunder
15 Clues: god of light • wife of odin • god of thunder • goddess of sea • god of the sea • goddess of beauty • A terrifing gaintess • Giant king of utgard • balder's twin brother • half giant and half god • The god who guards bitfrost • A dwarfish king with three sons • in some stories of earliest gods • a brave faithful servant to the god frey • said to be the wisest of the gods in asgard
Oceanic Mythology 2022-04-27
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- "The Lost City"; Believed to be home to mermaids and other mythological sea creatures
- Sea that contains no life
- Light producing fish; featured in Finding Nemo
- Jaws/great white _____
- Journey of Odysseus
- God of the sea
- Biblical sea serpent
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- Sea nymph; Mother of Achilles
- Often mistaken for "evil" mermaids; half bird, half woman
- The Little Mermaid
- Once believed to be myth; "modern-day" Kraken
- Son of 1 down
- Used to cross the 7 seas
- Jack Sparrow
- 70% of the world's mass
15 Clues: Jack Sparrow • Son of 1 down • God of the sea • The Little Mermaid • Journey of Odysseus • Biblical sea serpent • Jaws/great white _____ • 70% of the world's mass • Used to cross the 7 seas • Sea that contains no life • Sea nymph; Mother of Achilles • Once believed to be myth; "modern-day" Kraken • Light producing fish; featured in Finding Nemo • ...
Mythology Crossword 2025-10-28
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- The name for all the gods in a certain mythology
- The main character of a story
- The direction on the right side of a compass rose
- Not able to die
- Where dead souls are brought in most mythologies after death
- The direction on the left side of a compass rose
- An ancient story that explains something and usually has gods, heroes, or monsters
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- Very old (hint: ______________ Greece)
- Someone who has admirable qualities like bravery and courage who often goes on a quest or journey
- The plan for the future or an unavoidable outcome
- The human-like creatures which were thought to control the world around us
- An object, person, place, or action that represents a something else other than the literal definition
- The female version of a "god"
- A narrative that has a beginning, middle, and end
- A prediction about the future that is supposed to come true
15 Clues: Not able to die • The main character of a story • The female version of a "god" • Very old (hint: ______________ Greece) • The name for all the gods in a certain mythology • The direction on the left side of a compass rose • The plan for the future or an unavoidable outcome • The direction on the right side of a compass rose • ...
Norse Mythology 2026-04-13
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- The act of pulling or taking something away
- Located or happening between the cells
- The act of pulling or taking something out
- To carry something across from one place to another
- The act of cutting something apart to study it
- The act of looking at something closely to check it
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- To pull away or take away from a whole
- Made up of many different cells
- The study of how the nervous system, the brain, and life work together
- A statement about what will happen before it occurs
- Happening before a medical operation or work
- The study of the heart and how it functions
- A written set of instructions given before a treatment
- A tool used to look at very small objects
- The study of skin and how to care for it
15 Clues: Made up of many different cells • To pull away or take away from a whole • Located or happening between the cells • The study of skin and how to care for it • A tool used to look at very small objects • The act of pulling or taking something out • The act of pulling or taking something away • The study of the heart and how it functions • ...
Norse Mythology 2026-05-05
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- The goddess the giant Thrym wanted to marry in exchange for the hammer.
- Three powerful beings who live by a well and control the fate of all.
- The first giant, whose body was used to create the earth and sky.
- The land of the frost giants, where one of the tree's roots leads.
- The "All-Father" and king of the gods who traded an eye for wisdom.
- The circular world where humans live.
- The heavenly realm where the Aesir gods lived.
- The realm of the dead located deep beneath one of the tree's roots.
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- The rainbow bridge that connects the world of gods to the world of men.
- A clever shapeshifter known for his pranks and causing trouble.
- The name of Thor’s mighty, lightning-powered hammer.
- The massive empty void that existed before the world was created.
- The name for the seafaring people who practiced this religion.
- The enormous, magical ash tree known as the Tree of Life.
- The god of thunder and protector of humanity.
15 Clues: The circular world where humans live. • The god of thunder and protector of humanity. • The heavenly realm where the Aesir gods lived. • The name of Thor’s mighty, lightning-powered hammer. • The enormous, magical ash tree known as the Tree of Life. • The name for the seafaring people who practiced this religion. • ...
Ancient Rome vocabulary 2020-06-22
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- This was the practice of building two main streets EAST and WEST.
- The ______ was made up of 300 members who had previously served as magistrates.
- These members of Ancient Rome society had no political rights, but paid taxes and served in the army.
- ______ exploited reserves of gold, silver, iron, lead, tin, copper mercury and salt.
- _______ was the principal source of wealth for Roma and its Empire.
- These were made with tesserae or pieces of colored marble to decorate floors of houses.
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- ______ had full political rights.
- Ancient Rome was first a ______ in which the king ruled with absolute power.
- The main religious building was called a _____.
- This Roman god is named Poseidon in Greek mythology.
- During the Republic, Roe achieved a major territorial expansion, thanks to its well-organized ____.
- This was the practice of building two main streets NORTH and SOUTH.
- During the first and second centuries AD, the Empire enjoyed a long period of peace known as ___ Romana.
- The conquests of Ancient Rome (during the Republic era) had many ______ consequences.
14 Clues: ______ had full political rights. • The main religious building was called a _____. • This Roman god is named Poseidon in Greek mythology. • This was the practice of building two main streets EAST and WEST. • This was the practice of building two main streets NORTH and SOUTH. • _______ was the principal source of wealth for Roma and its Empire. • ...
"Happy Father's Day" 2014-06-09
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- He is termed as the “Father of the Symphony"
- Fathers day is celebrated in Australia in this month
- He is called often as the "Father of Medicine"
- This famous actor portrayed the role of Chris Gardner- A struggling salesman and a loving father in the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness”
- This is the name of the biological father of the famous fictional superhero character “Superman” who hails from the planet Krypton
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- This famous American actor, voice actor, comedian and screenwriter does the voiceover for Homer Simpson in the famous TV series”The Simpsons”
- In Greek mythology, he is considered as the "Father of the Universe"
- This man is known as the “Father of History”
8 Clues: This man is known as the “Father of History” • He is termed as the “Father of the Symphony" • He is called often as the "Father of Medicine" • Fathers day is celebrated in Australia in this month • In Greek mythology, he is considered as the "Father of the Universe" • ...
Mythology 2021-08-19
9 Clues: poseidon's wife • daughter of zeus • God of mortality • daughter of athena • Hundred-handed one • river nymph that hades liked • Daughter of Hades and Persephone • a Nymph Hades had an affair with • an athenian princess poseidon liked
MYTHOLOGY 2024-10-01
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- The people of Crete, like those of many other ancient societies, recognised this animal as a symbol of strength
- An Ancient Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- the centre of the athletic, artistic, business, social, spiritual, and political life in the city
- A Bronze Age culture which was centred on the island of Crete
- tactical formation consisting of a block of heavily armed infantry standing shoulder to shoulder in files several ranks deep
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- The attribution of human characteristics or behaviour to a god, animal, or object.
- The double-headed axe
- The upper fortified part of an ancient Greek city
- Harari likens "storytelling" to a mysterious "...."
9 Clues: The double-headed axe • The upper fortified part of an ancient Greek city • Harari likens "storytelling" to a mysterious "...." • A Bronze Age culture which was centred on the island of Crete • An Ancient Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey • The attribution of human characteristics or behaviour to a god, animal, or object. • ...
Mythology 2026-05-13
9 Clues: Messenger god. • Main Norse god. • God of the sun. • King of the gods. • God with a hammer. • Giant ancient beings. • Snake-haired monster. • God of the underworld. • Egyptian god of the dead.
Western Classical Plays and Opera; Ancient Theater 2026-02-09
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- What violent spectacles were commonly featured in Roman theater and entertainment
- What term refers to the viewing area of the ancient Greek theater?
- Who wrote most of the surviving Greek comedy plays?
- Who is known as the “Father of Tragedy” and the first actor to use masks?
- What comedy tells the story of a woman who led other women to stop a war?
- What theatrical tradition began around the 3rd century BC and was heavily influenced by Greek culture?
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- Who is one of the three famous Greek tragedians along with Euripides and Aeschylus?
- What city-state became the cultural center of Greek theatrical festivals and competitions?
- Who is the Greek god of wine and fertility honored through theatrical festivals?
- What short Greek play follows a trilogy of tragedies and includes humor and mythological satire?
- What part of the Greek theater is the circular area where dancing and acting occurred?
- What is the stage structure in an ancient Greek theater called?
- What was one of the first permanent stone theaters built in Rome?
- What form of Greek drama focuses on serious events and the downfall or death of the main character?
14 Clues: Who wrote most of the surviving Greek comedy plays? • What is the stage structure in an ancient Greek theater called? • What was one of the first permanent stone theaters built in Rome? • What term refers to the viewing area of the ancient Greek theater? • Who is known as the “Father of Tragedy” and the first actor to use masks? • ...
Mythology Crossword Puzzle By:Bella 2021-09-20
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- First mythical emperor of China-Chinese
- God of the sea-Greek
- God of the underworld-Greek
- Thor's power-Norse
- Is from what myth?-Chinese
- The creator-Indian
- God of lightning-Norse
- God that has a poison that will kill humanity-indian
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- The god of peace-Chinese
- Thor's hammer-Norse
- Aphrodite's dad-Greek
- The first living being on the universe-Chinese
- Goddess of beauty-Greek
- The preserver-Indian
- The remover of obstacles-Indian
- Thor's brother-Norse
16 Clues: Thor's power-Norse • The creator-Indian • Thor's hammer-Norse • God of the sea-Greek • The preserver-Indian • Thor's brother-Norse • Aphrodite's dad-Greek • God of lightning-Norse • Goddess of beauty-Greek • The god of peace-Chinese • Is from what myth?-Chinese • God of the underworld-Greek • The remover of obstacles-Indian • First mythical emperor of China-Chinese • ...
Dali Station do not send this to classmates who have not visited our station do not google also pls be fair 2022-10-10
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- The telegram handle to send a screenshot of your completed crossword is @________
- When we view artworks made by the Paranoia-Critical method, the viewer's ______ creates the artwork's desired characteristics
- Between the 2 methods of Surrealism, Automatism differs from Paranoia-Critical for being more _______.
- Dali is influenced by Freud and engages in _______ to create his works.
- Dali drew a grasshopper under the "yellow duck" to represent his _______ during intercourse.
- in the Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his _______.
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- Dalí believed that a juxtaposition of objects could reveal the secret desires of the ________.
- In Money Heist, the robbers wore Dali masks to symbolise chasing desires, living beyond society's rules, _______, and 'resistance' against 'the system'.
- Dali used Sigmund Freud's theory of _______ for his inspiration behind Gala's Shoe.
- The Homage to Newton is located at _________ (no space).
10 Clues: The Homage to Newton is located at _________ (no space). • in the Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his _______. • Dali is influenced by Freud and engages in _______ to create his works. • The telegram handle to send a screenshot of your completed crossword is @________ • ...
Ancient Greece Vocal 2016-02-12
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- A member of the lowest class in ancient Laconia, constituting a body of slaves who were bound to the land and were owned by the state
- Consisted of vinegar, pork, and the boiled legs of pigs; Considered a hearty meal for the fierce soldiers of the region
- A government in which only a few people have power
- A member of a group who entered Greece, conquered Peloponnesus, and destroyed the Mycenaean culture
- The Greek word for a city-state
- A formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion
- A governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy
- A galley with three rows or tiers of oars on each side, one above another, used chiefly as a warship
- An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force
- A group of Greek warriors who stood close together in a square formation
- Greek-like; heavily influenced by Greek ideas
- One of a body of magistrates in various ancient Dorian states, especially at Sparta, where a body of five was elected annually by the people
- Period of Greek history from the presumed Dorian invasion and end of Mycenaean civilization to the first signs of the Greek poles in the 9th century BC.
- A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country
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- A central spot in Ancient Greek city-states
- heavy wooden shield used by the Ancient Greece infantry
- A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built
- The critical study of the basic principles and concepts of a particular branch of knowledge
- Democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people
- A rich landowner or noble
- Most common type of heavily armed foot-soldier in Ancient Greece
- To banish a citizen temporarily by popular vote
- A type of government in which people rule themselves
- A person who has the right to participate in government
- The rigorous education and training regimen mandated for all male Spartan citizens
- Democracy in which people decide policy initiatives directly
- An epidemic disease that causes high mortality
27 Clues: A rich landowner or noble • The Greek word for a city-state • A central spot in Ancient Greek city-states • Greek-like; heavily influenced by Greek ideas • An epidemic disease that causes high mortality • To banish a citizen temporarily by popular vote • A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built • A government in which only a few people have power • ...
Module 5 Classical Greece 2023-11-27
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- King of Macedonia who conquered Greece
- Government ruled by a small group of noble families
- Greek thinker who explored truth and justice and developed a method of questioning and answering
- War where Athens and its allies were defeated by Sparta and its allies
- Government ruled by a few powerful people
- Light and amusing play that may poke fun at serious subjects
- Side-by-side fighting formation of Greek foot soldiers
- Member of a group who settled on the Greek mainland around 2000 BC
- Huge bronze statue that is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World
- Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Philip II's son who established a huge empire
- Peasant forced to stay on the land
- Government ruled by a king or queen
- Form of government where citizens rule directly
- Persian King
- Serious drama dealing with themes like love, hate, war, or betrayal
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- Art in which harmony, order, and balance were emphasized
- Thinker who uses logic and reason to explore life's important questions
- The culture that blended Greek with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences
- Wars between Greece and the Persian Empire
- Greek mathematician and pioneer in geometry
- Traditional story that explains why the world is the way it is
- Plato's student who developed a method for testing and organizing ideas
- City-state of ancient Greece
- Rule by the people
- Greek scientist, inventor, and mathematician
- These were often accompanied by lyre music and dealt with emotions and desires
- Egyptian city that was the center of Hellenistic culture
- Socrates's student who wrote the Republic, a view of the ideal society
- Member of a group of people who migrated into the Greek mainland
- Kingdom located just north of Greece
- War where the Mycenaeans attacked the city of Troy
- Fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city
- Heroic story told in the form of a long poem
- Powerful ruler who gained control of a city-state's government by asking the common people for support
35 Clues: Persian King • Rule by the people • City-state of ancient Greece • Peasant forced to stay on the land • Government ruled by a king or queen • Kingdom located just north of Greece • King of Macedonia who conquered Greece • Government ruled by a few powerful people • Wars between Greece and the Persian Empire • Fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city • ...
Bettie's Foods 2022-08-27
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- Caught by Milt
- Type of diet that improves health metrics
- Grapeleaf stuffed with rice
- Greek cheese pie
- Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words)
- Local famous Greek restaurant on Malvern Ave
- Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors
- Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can
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- Add spinach to tyropita
- Favorite Greek cheese
- Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce
- Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich
- Round dark item used in salads (usually Kalamata)
13 Clues: Caught by Milt • Greek cheese pie • Favorite Greek cheese • Add spinach to tyropita • Grapeleaf stuffed with rice • Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich • Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors • Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can • Type of diet that improves health metrics • Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words) • Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce • ...
- The Arrow - Crossword Puzzle - 2025-08-20
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- Which famous person joins King Charles on the new polymer £10 note? (4,6)
- What drink would you be drinking, if you were sat with James Bond? (6,7)
- Who is Mayor of Springfield in the Simpsons TV series? (3,6)
- Which British football team are known as 'The Monkey Hangers'?
- Who won the English football Associations PFA player of the year 2025? (2,5)
- What is the main ingredient of guacamole?
- Which famous author wrote the Peter Rabbit story books? (7,6)
- Who is the current speaker of the 'House Of Commons'? The person who sits in the big green chair. (3,7,5)
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- Once a year your car goes for an MOT. What does MOT stand for? (8,2,9)
- In the famous 'Bluey' cartoon. What is the name of Bluey well known younger sister?
- What was the name of the red car in the Dukes Of Hazard TV series? (7,3)
- What is the capital city of Turkey?
- The famous IKEA furniture store comes from which country?
- Who is the most successful British Olympic athlete with 7 Gold Medals? (5,5)
- In colour theory. If you mix yellow and red, what colour would you make?
- In Greek mythology, who is the God of War?
16 Clues: What is the capital city of Turkey? • What is the main ingredient of guacamole? • In Greek mythology, who is the God of War? • The famous IKEA furniture store comes from which country? • Who is Mayor of Springfield in the Simpsons TV series? (3,6) • Which famous author wrote the Peter Rabbit story books? (7,6) • ...
Greek Deities 2025-03-21
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- Greek god of death and underworld.
- Greek god of light and prophecy.
- Greek goddess of love and beauty.
- Greek god of sexuality and alcoholic beverage.
- Chief god of the Greek gods.
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- Greek goddess of agriculture and farming.
- The Greek god of water/seas.
- What form did the Greeks believe their gods had?
- The unit of society or relationship that Greek gods lived in.
- Greek god of Wisdom.
- The mountain that the Greek gods lived on.
11 Clues: Greek god of Wisdom. • The Greek god of water/seas. • Chief god of the Greek gods. • Greek god of light and prophecy. • Greek goddess of love and beauty. • Greek god of death and underworld. • Greek goddess of agriculture and farming. • The mountain that the Greek gods lived on. • Greek god of sexuality and alcoholic beverage. • ...
famous 3 2024-04-30
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- Egyptian god often depicted with the head of an ibis, associated with writing and wisdom.
- Famous yellow canary from Looney Tunes, known for outsmarting Sylvester the cat.
- The eagle who carried Zeus's thunderbolts in Greek mythology.
- The kiwi bird that became a symbol for New Zealand's conservation efforts.
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- "Mighty Eagle" from the Angry Birds game series, known for his extraordinary size and strength.
- The legendary bird in medieval Europe, believed to wound her breast to feed her young with her blood, symbolizing Jesus Christ.
- The bald eagle mascot used in Uncle Sam recruitment posters during World War I.
- Known as the world's only alpine parrot from New Zealand, famous for its intelligence and curiosity.
8 Clues: The eagle who carried Zeus's thunderbolts in Greek mythology. • The kiwi bird that became a symbol for New Zealand's conservation efforts. • The bald eagle mascot used in Uncle Sam recruitment posters during World War I. • Famous yellow canary from Looney Tunes, known for outsmarting Sylvester the cat. • ...
GREEK AND ROMAN GODS 2021-09-26
12 Clues: Roman god of war • Greek god of war • Roman goddess of love • Greek goddess of love • Greek king of the gods • Roman king of the gods • Greek goddess of the hunt • Greek goddess of marriage • Roman goddess of the hunt • Roman goddess of marriage • Roman messenger of the gods • Greek messenger of the gods
famous cities 2023-06-15
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- A diverse city with the famous CN Tower, friendly people, and major sports teams.
- A city with a rich history, graffiti-covered walls, and vibrant arts scene.
- A city-state with a mix of cultures, delicious food, and impressive modern architecture.
- A city with canals instead of streets, romantic gondola rides, and beautiful masks.
- A city known for its ancient ruins, vibrant culture, and bustling street markets.
- A luxurious city with the world's tallest building, man-made islands, and extravagant malls.
- A city with passionate dance, delicious steaks, and colorful neighborhoods.
- A city with beautiful architecture, classical music, and delicious pastries.
- A city with a mix of modern technology, palaces, and traditional markets.
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- A city known for its film industry, sunny weather, and palm tree-lined streets.
- A city known for its picturesque waterfront, bike-friendly streets, and modern design.
- A city with beautiful landscapes, lively beaches, and the annual carnival celebration.
- A city with the ancient Acropolis, the birthplace of democracy, and Greek mythology.
- A bustling city known for Bollywood, lively markets, and tasty street food.
14 Clues: A city with a mix of modern technology, palaces, and traditional markets. • A city with a rich history, graffiti-covered walls, and vibrant arts scene. • A bustling city known for Bollywood, lively markets, and tasty street food. • A city with passionate dance, delicious steaks, and colorful neighborhoods. • ...
Testing 2023-06-13
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- A human capable of transforming into a wolf or a hybrid wolf-like creature.
- A legendary sea monster with giant tentacles capable of sinking ships.
- A creature from Greek mythology with a single eye in the center of its forehead.
- A nocturnal creature that feeds on blood.
- A mythical creature also known as Bigfoot, believed to inhabit forests.
- A female spirit in Irish folklore that wails or screams to foretell death.
- A reanimated corpse that feeds on human flesh.
- A preserved body, often wrapped in bandages, from ancient Egyptian culture.
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- The spirit or soul of a deceased person that can appear in a visible or invisible form.
- A legendary reptile-like creature with wings and the ability to breathe fire.
- A fictional character created by Mary Shelley, made from reassembled body parts.
- A person, typically female, who practices magic and may have supernatural powers.
- A mythical creature that attacks and drinks the blood of livestock, often described as a small, hairless, and reptile-like animal.
- A horned creature in Alpine folklore, who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
14 Clues: A nocturnal creature that feeds on blood. • A reanimated corpse that feeds on human flesh. • A legendary sea monster with giant tentacles capable of sinking ships. • A mythical creature also known as Bigfoot, believed to inhabit forests. • A female spirit in Irish folklore that wails or screams to foretell death. • ...
- The Arrow - Crossword Puzzle - 2025-02-03
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- Which country is famously shaped like a sea horse?
- What is the capital city of Bulgaria?
- This famous outlaw stoll from the rich to give to the poor? (5,4)
- Which EFL football team plays at Meadow Lane Stadium? (5,6)
- How many different teams have won the Premier league title?
- What is the surname of the family who let Paddington Bear live with them at, 32 Windsor Gardens, London?
- Who is the owner of Tesla and Space X? (4,4)
- In the board game Trivial pursuit, How many coloured sections are there in a Trivial Pursuit pie?
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- In Disneys Toy Story franchise. Who is the arch enemy of Buzz Lightyear?
- In Greek mythology who is the God of the Sea and water?
- Who was England manager when England won the 1966 World Cup Trophy?
- Which EFL football team are known as The Pirates? (7,6)
- I appeared on the front cover of Vogue magazine, I went on Holiday to feel alright, I was a material girl, & i enjoyed some American Pie. Who am i?
- In the Nursey Rhyme Little Bo Peep. What animal did little Bo Peep lose?
14 Clues: What is the capital city of Bulgaria? • Who is the owner of Tesla and Space X? (4,4) • Which country is famously shaped like a sea horse? • In Greek mythology who is the God of the Sea and water? • Which EFL football team are known as The Pirates? (7,6) • Which EFL football team plays at Meadow Lane Stadium? (5,6) • ...
Ancient Greece 2022-10-11
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- Macedonian ruler
- Member of the Hellenic people
- greek philosopher
- battle fought by Persian, greek
- battle fought by greek, Sparta
- ancient king
- people vote for leaders
- Author of the Iliad
- A member would be called a Mycenea
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- greek philosopher
- civilization near Mediterranean
- Tactical information
- greek philosopher
- City state
- Ancient greek civilization
- Government
16 Clues: City state • Government • ancient king • Macedonian ruler • greek philosopher • greek philosopher • greek philosopher • Author of the Iliad • Tactical information • people vote for leaders • Ancient greek civilization • Member of the Hellenic people • battle fought by greek, Sparta • civilization near Mediterranean • battle fought by Persian, greek • A member would be called a Mycenea
Primitive, Greek, and Roman Theatre Review 2018-11-12
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- Theatre in this civilization was bawdy and decadent
- This person oversaw rituals
- wrote The Poetics.
- He was the first actor
- The subject matter of these Roman plays dealt mostly with mythological stories, although some plays were based on historical events.
- This playwright won the playwriting competition at the Festival Dionysia 18 times
- This writer of Roman comedy was an African slave owned by a Roman senator
- Some think theatre began with the reenactment of this
- Earliest known author of Greek tragedy
- All Greek actors were ___
- Aeschylus's play, The __________, dealt with the historical battle of Salamis in 480 8.c.
- The City Dionysia festival was in honor of
- Sophocles is often compared to this English playwright
- In Greek theatre, this person was responsible for writing, directing, composing, choreographing and sometimes acting
- The first Greek plays had only ____ actor and a large chorus
- None of this writer’s plays were published during his lifetime
- This is where the audience sat in a Greek theatre
- This city was the site of the first recorded theatrical performance
- Primitive civilizations did not leave these records behind
- This was one of the most important parts of the Greek actor's costume
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- was told by the Delphic oracle that he would kill his father and marry his mother.
- Roman __________ dealt with the ridiculing of political or social issues at hand
- to enter a playwriting competition, a playwright had to submit _____ tragedies and one satyr
- Greek theatres were made of wood and _____
- This is the only writer of Old Comedy who had work survive to the modern age
- This Greek playwright was the least popular during his lifetime
- A group of performers who danced and sang at intervals throughout the play,
- This civilization was incorrectly given credit for developing theatre
- Greek theatres were built here, Roman theatres were built all throughout cities
- Aeschylus is the father of _______
- The area where the chorus performed on a Greek stage
- This was a crane-like device to lower actors to the stage
- The Great Panathenaic Festival was held in honor of
- The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy
- on the events of the play.
- These were used to distinguish one character from the other, which made it easier for one actor to play several roles.
- The first drama dealt with the death and resurrection of this god
- This building was a place for actors to change costumes and masks
- Aeschylus was famous for his parodies of his rival playwrights, philosophers, and statesmen, as well as for making a mockery of the _________ democracy
- This writer of Roman tragedy penned plays that were intended to be read rather than performed
- The first recorded theatrical performance happened here in 2,500 BC
- This population was never allowed to attend theatre
42 Clues: wrote The Poetics. • He was the first actor • All Greek actors were ___ • on the events of the play. • This person oversaw rituals • Aeschylus is the father of _______ • Earliest known author of Greek tragedy • The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy • Greek theatres were made of wood and _____ • The City Dionysia festival was in honor of • ...
Bettie's Foods 2022-08-27
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- Caught by Milt
- Type of diet that improves health metrics
- Grapeleaf stuffed with rice
- Greek cheese pie
- Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words)
- Local famous Greek restaurant on Malvern Ave
- Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors
- Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can
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- Add spinach to tyropita
- Favorite Greek cheese
- Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce
- Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich
- Round dark item used in salads (usually Kalamata)
13 Clues: Caught by Milt • Greek cheese pie • Favorite Greek cheese • Add spinach to tyropita • Grapeleaf stuffed with rice • Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich • Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors • Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can • Type of diet that improves health metrics • Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words) • Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce • ...
Bettie's Foods 2022-08-27
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- Caught by Milt
- Type of diet that improves health metrics
- Grapeleaf stuffed with rice
- Greek cheese pie
- Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words)
- Local famous Greek restaurant on Malvern Ave
- Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors
- Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can
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- Add spinach to tyropita
- Favorite Greek cheese
- Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce
- Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich
- Round dark item used in salads (usually Kalamata)
13 Clues: Caught by Milt • Greek cheese pie • Favorite Greek cheese • Add spinach to tyropita • Grapeleaf stuffed with rice • Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich • Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors • Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can • Type of diet that improves health metrics • Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words) • Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce • ...
Cody´s crossword 2021-02-11
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- Both the Greeks and the Romans focused their art on important________figures.
- Romans and Greeks both had ________ to help them with their work.
- The Greeks and Romans had many different ______ and fables.
- Both the Romans and the Greeks enjoyed listening to ________ , but they sounded very different.
- Romans had gladiators while the Greeks invented the ______ .
- Greek and Romans both provided education in _______.
- The Greeks and Romans danced in very ________ ways.
- The Greeks and Romans were very focused on_______ .
- greek empire came _______ the Romen empire.
- The Roman empire was way larger than the _______ empire.
- Greek and roman children both played with______.
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- The Greeks and the Romans both had many ________ that they worshiped.
- While both Greeks and Romans wrote they both had a variety of different________.
- The Greeks had _______ philosophers while the Romans had very few.
- Greek and roman children _______with different types of toys.
- Greeks and Romans ate different types of _______.
- When both greek and romans were married they would be husband and wife for the rest of their________.
- Both the Greeks and Roman girls were married at around the age of ________.
- The Romans were a republic while the Greeks were a __________.
19 Clues: greek empire came _______ the Romen empire. • Greek and roman children both played with______. • Greeks and Romans ate different types of _______. • The Greeks and Romans were very focused on_______ . • Greek and Romans both provided education in _______. • The Greeks and Romans danced in very ________ ways. • ...
Greek terms 2022-01-20
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- a Greek playwright who wrote comedies, including The Birds.
- a round floor on ground level at the bottom of a hill
- Greek God of wine and fertility that was honored in an annual festival
- a Greek playwright who wrote tragedies, including Oedipus Rex.
- originally an altar on the orchestra, this became the spot where the leader of the chorus (koryphaios) would stand.
- the first playwright to win the contest at the Dionysian festival in 534 B.C.
- upper and lower levels of the Koilon
- a Greek playwright who wrote tragedies, including Medea.
- literally “god from the machine”.
- the auditorium of the Greek theatre
- an actor. The term was created from Thespis’ name.
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- two prismatic pillars, one stage left, one stage right.
- platform carrying “dead bodies” that was wheeled on
- a Greek playwright who wrote tragedies, including The Suppliants.
- the area directly in front of the scene where the actors would perform.
- were used during the performances
- were aisles that actors would use to enter if they were supposed to be coming from outside
- was a temporary enclosure with doors
- the flat roof of the scene, reserved for actors playing gods
- a crane that lifted the “gods” from the scene onto the theologion.
20 Clues: were used during the performances • literally “god from the machine”. • the auditorium of the Greek theatre • upper and lower levels of the Koilon • was a temporary enclosure with doors • an actor. The term was created from Thespis’ name. • platform carrying “dead bodies” that was wheeled on • a round floor on ground level at the bottom of a hill • ...
Apep the evil serpent God 2025-11-05
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- Apep took the form of a_____________.
- What does Apep represent in this story?
- Apep was killed by the souls of_______________.
- Ra rode a solar ___________ at night on his way through the underworld.
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- Apep attacked Ra in the _____________________.
- Apep's role in Egyptian mythology was to create ___ and destruction
- In Egyptian mythology, who is the god referred to as The One That Must Not Be Named?
- The Sun God in Egyptian Mythology was called what?
8 Clues: Apep took the form of a_____________. • What does Apep represent in this story? • Apep attacked Ra in the _____________________. • Apep was killed by the souls of_______________. • The Sun God in Egyptian Mythology was called what? • Apep's role in Egyptian mythology was to create ___ and destruction • ...
Egyptian Mythology 2023-01-04
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- The largest and most significant religious center in Ancient Egypt.
- The king of the deities and the father of all creation.
- The wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus; it was believed that her tears caused the Nile to flood.
- The god believed to have invented hieroglyphs; depicted as a man with the head of an ibis.
- Any mythical being that is part human, part animal.
- In the beginning, there was only this.
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- Goddess of motherhood and fertility; depicted as a woman with the head of a cow.
- Depicted as a man with a falcon's head; god of the sky, war, and hunting.
- Goddess of good health; depicted as a regal-looking, domesticated cat with a golden earring.
- The Ancient Egyptian system of truth, justice, and order; it holds the universe together.
- The Egyptian god of the underworld; also symbolized death and resurrection.
- The Egyptians' belief in this was so strong that they buried a leader with everything they would need to survive within it.
- God of chaos and violence; murderer of Osiris.
- The leader of the holy trinity of Gods at Memphis.
- The god concerned with funerals and the care of the dead; depicted as a man with the head of a jackal.
15 Clues: In the beginning, there was only this. • God of chaos and violence; murderer of Osiris. • The leader of the holy trinity of Gods at Memphis. • Any mythical being that is part human, part animal. • The king of the deities and the father of all creation. • The largest and most significant religious center in Ancient Egypt. • ...
Egyptian Mythology 2023-01-04
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- The largest and most significant religious center in Ancient Egypt.
- The king of the deities and the father of all creation.
- The wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus; it was believed that her tears caused the Nile to flood.
- The god believed to have invented hieroglyphs; depicted as a man with the head of an ibis.
- Any mythical being that is part human, part animal.
- In the beginning, there was only this.
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- Goddess of motherhood and fertility; depicted as a woman with the head of a cow.
- Depicted as a man with a falcon's head; god of the sky, war, and hunting.
- Goddess of good health; depicted as a regal-looking, domesticated cat with a golden earring.
- The Ancient Egyptian system of truth, justice, and order; it holds the universe together.
- The Egyptian god of the underworld; also symbolized death and resurrection.
- The Egyptians' belief in this was so strong that they buried a leader with everything they would need to survive within it.
- God of chaos and violence; murderer of Osiris.
- The leader of the holy trinity of Gods at Memphis.
- The god concerned with funerals and the care of the dead; depicted as a man with the head of a jackal.
15 Clues: In the beginning, there was only this. • God of chaos and violence; murderer of Osiris. • The leader of the holy trinity of Gods at Memphis. • Any mythical being that is part human, part animal. • The king of the deities and the father of all creation. • The largest and most significant religious center in Ancient Egypt. • ...
Mythology Crossword 2021-01-29
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- A monstrous creature also known as the Abominable Snowman
- A creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse
- A fire-breathing hybrid of a lion, a goat, and a snake
- The Roman god of the Underworld
- The Greek god of war
- An Irish wailing ghost
- The Egyptian god of death who was killed by his brother
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- This creature has snakes for hair, and her gaze will turn you into stone
- The Greek goddess of war and wisdom
- A Greek hero who killed Medusa
- A Norse trickster god who is considered to be the brother of Thor
- A three-headed dog who guards the gates of the Underworld
- A Greek creature with the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish
- The Greek god of the sea
- The Egyptian god of war and chaos
15 Clues: The Greek god of war • An Irish wailing ghost • The Greek god of the sea • A Greek hero who killed Medusa • The Roman god of the Underworld • The Egyptian god of war and chaos • The Greek goddess of war and wisdom • A fire-breathing hybrid of a lion, a goat, and a snake • The Egyptian god of death who was killed by his brother • ...
Eric Mythology 2020-11-01
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- Son of Poseidon. Messeger of the sea.
- Daugther of Inachus.Turned into a cow.
- Son of Helios. Blasted by Zeus.
- Trackstar. Golden Apple.
- Hates nobody. Child of Poseidon.
- Goddess of the night.Daughter of Chaos.
- Turns things to gold. Was a king.
- Son of Aphrodite. Personification of love.
- Turned into a tree. Chased by Apollo.
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- Amazing weaver. Turned into a spider.
- Turned into stone. Children slayed.
- Played the lyre.Son of Apollo.
- Cursed by Hera. Can't talk.
- Flew too close to the sun. Son of Daedalus.
- First woman. Created by Zeus.
15 Clues: Trackstar. Golden Apple. • Cursed by Hera. Can't talk. • First woman. Created by Zeus. • Played the lyre.Son of Apollo. • Son of Helios. Blasted by Zeus. • Hates nobody. Child of Poseidon. • Turns things to gold. Was a king. • Turned into stone. Children slayed. • Amazing weaver. Turned into a spider. • Son of Poseidon. Messeger of the sea. • ...
Roma Mythology 2022-04-19
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- God of the Underworld
- God of fire, forgery, blacksmiths, and volcanoes
- Goddess of marrige
- Goddess of Agriculture
- King of the Gods and God of the sky and rain
- Goddess of the rainbow
- God of the Seas
- Goddess of Wisdom
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- The God of the Sun, poetry, music and oracles
- God of wine
- God of war
- Goddess of love and beauty
- God of the harvest
- Messenger of the Gods
- Goddess of hunting
15 Clues: God of war • God of wine • God of the Seas • Goddess of Wisdom • God of the harvest • Goddess of marrige • Goddess of hunting • God of the Underworld • Messenger of the Gods • Goddess of Agriculture • Goddess of the rainbow • Goddess of love and beauty • King of the Gods and God of the sky and rain • The God of the Sun, poetry, music and oracles • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-06
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- Mother Earth
- She can Turn men to stone with her eyes
- The Advisor to Jupiter
- Where all the gods live in Greece
- Son of Poseidon
- Married the god of love
- God of sun
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- The capital of Greece
- The king who wanted all the gold to himself
- One eyed Giants
- God name was Eros
- God of the sea
- son of juno
- Goddess of beauty
- A goddess made out of clay that Turned into flesh
15 Clues: God of sun • son of juno • Mother Earth • God of the sea • One eyed Giants • Son of Poseidon • God name was Eros • Goddess of beauty • The capital of Greece • The Advisor to Jupiter • Married the god of love • Where all the gods live in Greece • She can Turn men to stone with her eyes • The king who wanted all the gold to himself • A goddess made out of clay that Turned into flesh
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
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- Opened a box that unleashed bad things into the world
- Could turn things to gold with a single touch
- Could only talk by repeating the last part of a sentence
- Large one-eyed monsters
- A giant three-headed dog that kept the living from entering the Underworld
- The god of the underworld
- The musical twin brother of Artemis
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- A gorgon with snakes for hair
- The person the word 'narcissist' was based off of
- Zeus's jealous wife
- Flew too high and died because his wings melted
- Killed Medusa and took her head
- Accompanied Aphrodite; a god of love
- Where the important gods lived
- The place where Achilles died
15 Clues: Zeus's jealous wife • Large one-eyed monsters • The god of the underworld • A gorgon with snakes for hair • The place where Achilles died • Where the important gods lived • Killed Medusa and took her head • The musical twin brother of Artemis • Accompanied Aphrodite; a god of love • Could turn things to gold with a single touch • Flew too high and died because his wings melted • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
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- - Released the evils of humanity
- River Styx - You have to cross this to get to Hades
- - Brother of Zeus; ruler of the underworld
- - Where the Olympic gods live
- - Beheaded Medusa
- - Has snake hair and can turn people to stone
- - Popular city used in Myths; name comes from the goddess Athena
- - Whatever he touched turned to gold
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- - Sister is Artemis; God of music, truth and prophecy, healing, the sun and light, plague, and poetry
- - Goddess of love, desire, beauty, and pleasure
- - Son of Poseidon; slayed the minotaur
- - Ruler of the gods and goddesses
- - Brother of Zeus; ruled the ocean
- - Greek virgin goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts and literature; daughter of Zeus
- - Mischievous god of love; often depicted with a bow and arrow
15 Clues: - Beheaded Medusa • - Where the Olympic gods live • - Released the evils of humanity • - Ruler of the gods and goddesses • - Brother of Zeus; ruled the ocean • - Whatever he touched turned to gold • - Son of Poseidon; slayed the minotaur • - Brother of Zeus; ruler of the underworld • - Has snake hair and can turn people to stone • ...
Norse Mythology 2024-05-07
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- a synonym for "tale"
- a synonym for "raid"
- suffering from decay
- a synonym for "mistake"
- a synonym for "butcher"
- harm or injure
- to irritate or annoy
- a long, narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs
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- speak with involuntary pauses and repetition of sounds
- an eye with a white iris
- a synonym for "wonder"
- a synonym for "ignite"
- a synonym for "detective"
- out of control with anger or excitement
- to stare
15 Clues: to stare • harm or injure • a synonym for "tale" • a synonym for "raid" • suffering from decay • to irritate or annoy • a synonym for "wonder" • a synonym for "ignite" • a synonym for "mistake" • a synonym for "butcher" • an eye with a white iris • a synonym for "detective" • out of control with anger or excitement • a long, narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs • ...
Celtic Mythology 2024-11-24
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- Mythical seal-human creature.
- King of the gods, with a silver hand.
- Lord of Dyfed.
- Land of eternal youth.
- Goddess of war and fate.
- Father god of fertility.
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- Goddess of fire and poetry.
- God of the sun and light.
- King of Annwn (the Otherworld).
- Celtic sun god.
- Ancient Celtic lands.
- Ancient, monstrous beings.
- Hero of Ulster.
- Goddess of horses.
- Goddess of love and fertility.
15 Clues: Lord of Dyfed. • Celtic sun god. • Hero of Ulster. • Goddess of horses. • Ancient Celtic lands. • Land of eternal youth. • Goddess of war and fate. • Father god of fertility. • God of the sun and light. • Ancient, monstrous beings. • Goddess of fire and poetry. • Mythical seal-human creature. • Goddess of love and fertility. • King of Annwn (the Otherworld). • ...
Roman mythology 2025-11-13
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- Roman god who wore winged sandals
- Three-headed dog who guarded the Underworld
- The animal symbol for Bacchus/Dionysus
- Roman Queen of the gods and wife of Jupiter
- A three-pronged spear used by Neptune
- The Greek goddess of love and beauty
- Roman goddess of the hearth and home
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- The Greek god of the Underworld
- A snake-haired woman depicted on Minerva's shield
- Roman goddess of grain
- Juno's sacred bird
- The Roman name for Venus' husband
- The god of prophecy, music, poetry, medicine and the sun
- Roman King of the gods
- the Roman god of war
15 Clues: Juno's sacred bird • the Roman god of war • Roman goddess of grain • Roman King of the gods • The Greek god of the Underworld • Roman god who wore winged sandals • The Roman name for Venus' husband • The Greek goddess of love and beauty • Roman goddess of the hearth and home • A three-pronged spear used by Neptune • The animal symbol for Bacchus/Dionysus • ...
Greek Mythology puzzle God's and Hero's 2023-05-04
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- god of the underworld, Roman name Pluto
- represents the power of true love
- god of the sea, waters, and earthquakes, Roman name Neptune
- god of passionate or physical love, Roman name Cupid
- the messenger of the gods, Roman name Mercury
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- mythological musician
- ancient god of fire, Roman name Vulcan
- son of the river god Cephissus
- god of the sky, Roman name Jupiter
- Greek god of fertility, and wine, Roman name Bacchus
- represents the flawed nature of humanity
- a mountain nymph
12 Clues: a mountain nymph • mythological musician • son of the river god Cephissus • represents the power of true love • god of the sky, Roman name Jupiter • ancient god of fire, Roman name Vulcan • god of the underworld, Roman name Pluto • represents the flawed nature of humanity • the messenger of the gods, Roman name Mercury • Greek god of fertility, and wine, Roman name Bacchus • ...
Greek Mythology puzzle God's and Hero's 2023-05-04
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- god of the underworld, Roman name Pluto
- represents the power of true love
- god of the sea, waters, and earthquakes, Roman name Neptune
- god of passionate or physical love, Roman name Cupid
- the messenger of the gods, Roman name Mercury
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- mythological musician
- ancient god of fire, Roman name Vulcan
- son of the river god Cephissus
- god of the sky, Roman name Jupiter
- Greek god of fertility, and wine, Roman name Bacchus
- represents the flawed nature of humanity
- a mountain nymph
12 Clues: a mountain nymph • mythological musician • son of the river god Cephissus • represents the power of true love • god of the sky, Roman name Jupiter • ancient god of fire, Roman name Vulcan • god of the underworld, Roman name Pluto • represents the flawed nature of humanity • the messenger of the gods, Roman name Mercury • Greek god of fertility, and wine, Roman name Bacchus • ...
Ancient Greek Mythology- The 12 Olympians 2023-09-28
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- Name means “queen”
- He had superhuman strength, durability, stamina, agility, and reflexes.
- god of the Sun, the Light, the Music, and Prophecy; His twin sister is Artemis.
- goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and wild animals.
- Often his three-headed dog, Cerberus, is with him.
- god of the sky and thunder.
- He is known as the god of war.
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- Her myth includes that she was the goddess who turned Medusa’s hair into snakes.
- She is the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
- god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses.
- Her name means “home and hearth”: the house and its inhabitants.
- The Ancient Greek goddess of the harvest/agriculture.
12 Clues: Name means “queen” • god of the sky and thunder. • He is known as the god of war. • She is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. • god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. • goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and wild animals. • Often his three-headed dog, Cerberus, is with him. • The Ancient Greek goddess of the harvest/agriculture. • ...
Crossword Athens and Sparta 2017-06-07
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- Greek war ship....a floating missile.
- The run of Pheidippides involved which battle?
- Overseers of the Spartan government.
- Great Athenian leader who ruled Athens during the Pelloponesean Wars.
- Reverse popularity contest...
- Athenian General who came up with the plan of the Battle of Salamis.
- League formed after the Persian Wars.
- Greek foot soldiers...
- The "slave" class of Spartan society...Spartan military would attack them yearly to train their military.
- Naval battle which the Greeks decisively defeated the Persians
- 300 Spartans fought in which battle?
- Influential Greek philosopher who published the "Republic".
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- Disease which decimated Athens during the Pelloponesean War.
- Son of Darius I.
- In ancient times, this Greek city-state in modern day Italy was known as "Nea Poli"...what's it known as today?
- Mountain where "imperfect" Spartan children were left to die.
- Elite Persian Army.
- Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily
- Center of prophecy and religious practice inhabited by the "oracle"
- Great philosopher who questioned the Athenian war against Sparta and was put to death for his objections.
- Greek leader who is credited with the foundation of Athenian democracy
- Rule by the few.
- Port of Athens
- These early Athenian "leaders" could be good...or bad...Peisistratus was "good"...his son Hippias...was "bad".
24 Clues: Port of Athens • Son of Darius I. • Rule by the few. • Elite Persian Army. • Greek foot soldiers... • Reverse popularity contest... • Overseers of the Spartan government. • 300 Spartans fought in which battle? • Greek war ship....a floating missile. • Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily • League formed after the Persian Wars. • The run of Pheidippides involved which battle? • ...
Greek Roots / Suffixes 2025-04-29
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- The study of the Earth.
- From Latin “carta” (map, chart) _____________ is the process of writing maps.
- An ophthalmoscope is a tool for __________ the eye.
- Someone who is subject to their own law/rules has _
- The ABSENCE of rule or government is called _
- Literally “writing about the earth.”
- A thermometer is a tool for _ heat.
- literally, the laws/rules/system of the stomach (Greek: γαστήρ, γαστρ-)
- In Greek μετέωρ- (meteor) means “something high up,” so “meteorology” is literally the __________ of what is in the air.
- Technically, “science of measuring triangles”
- the laws/rules/system of classification (Greek: τάξις)
- When “the few” (Greek: ὀλίγοι) are in charge, this system of government is called an…
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- a truly excellent (and thus far unachieved) system of government in which women (Greek: γύν-) are the rulers would be called a…
- In ancient Athens, the polemarch was the individual who was the ____________________ (n.) in times of war (πόλεμος).
- Literally, “the study of time.”
- Anthropometry is the science of measuring…
- A place inhabited only by animals might be called a…
- A tool for measuring time.
- Literally, “the act/science of measuring the earth.”
- A picture made by sound (from Latin sonus, not Greek φῶνος) is called a _________________.
- a person experiencing fear of books would be called a…
21 Clues: The study of the Earth. • A tool for measuring time. • Literally, “the study of time.” • A thermometer is a tool for _ heat. • Literally “writing about the earth.” • Anthropometry is the science of measuring… • The ABSENCE of rule or government is called _ • Technically, “science of measuring triangles” • An ophthalmoscope is a tool for __________ the eye. • ...
Greek 2023-03-06
Greek 2017-06-04
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- King of Troy
- An all-male tribe
- Goddess of love
- King of Eleusis
- Mother of Perseus
- The most famous inventor
- The most powerful god
- The person who killed the Minotaur
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- The person who burned Greek
- Where the gods and goddesses live
- God of the ocean
- Mother of Theseus
- Former priestess of Zeus
- The person who killed Medusa
- Son of Aphrodite
15 Clues: King of Troy • Goddess of love • King of Eleusis • God of the ocean • Son of Aphrodite • An all-male tribe • Mother of Theseus • Mother of Perseus • The most powerful god • Former priestess of Zeus • The most famous inventor • The person who burned Greek • The person who killed Medusa • Where the gods and goddesses live • The person who killed the Minotaur
The Arrow - Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-17
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- How many Town Teams play in the United Counties Premier Divison North League?
- Which EFL football team are known as 'The Tykes'?
- Who famously ;ives at 32 Windsor Gardens, London? (10,4)
- In the Disney film 'The Lion King'. What does Hakuna Matata mean? (2,7)
- John Wheely Lea, & Henry Perrins are the creators of which famous British Sauce. (14,5)
- In greek mythology. Who is the God of the Underworld?
- At 306.9metres tall. Name the tallest building in the UK? (3,5)
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- If you mix together light Rum, Coconut Cream or milk, and pineapple juice. What cocktail would you be drinking? (4,6)
- What has a head & a tail but no body?
- On a traditional Monopoly Board what colour is Leicester Square?
- Who sang the song 'Ghostbusters'?
- Finish this quote 'Out of sight, out of'?
- What is the capital city of Slovakia?
- I went sailing,I thought i was sexy, i have a friend called Maggie, and i have alot of heartache. Who am i? (3,7)
- If you put all English counties in alphabetical order & Bedfordshire is first. Which county is last?
- In the TV series 'Friends'. How many official main Friends were there?
16 Clues: Who sang the song 'Ghostbusters'? • What has a head & a tail but no body? • What is the capital city of Slovakia? • Finish this quote 'Out of sight, out of'? • Which EFL football team are known as 'The Tykes'? • In greek mythology. Who is the God of the Underworld? • Who famously ;ives at 32 Windsor Gardens, London? (10,4) • ...
47 & 48 2016-01-14
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- wide bowl
- Study living things
- surface features of an area
- not continuous
- Study the mind
- scientific knowledge
- collision
- Death
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- somthing emitted
- establish a colony
- Heart doctor
- Study myths
- Study deseases
- added building section
- Study Humans
- avoiding other nations
- brilliant action
- Study earth
- Pass along
- surrounded country
20 Clues: Death • wide bowl • collision • Pass along • Study myths • Study earth • Heart doctor • Study Humans • Study deseases • not continuous • Study the mind • somthing emitted • brilliant action • establish a colony • surrounded country • Study living things • scientific knowledge • added building section • avoiding other nations • surface features of an area
Flores- Greek Theatre Review 2020-12-02
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- Greek Term for pride
- Greek Term for tragic flaw
- The entrance song of the chorus. Sets the tone of the play
- This Refers to the chorus
- The main character must be good, moral, believable, and consistent
- Greek Term for change in fortune
- The introduction to the main character and background of the play
- The altar
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- Greek Term for emotional purging
- The seeing place
- Greek Term for discovery
- The staging of the play
- The expression of the words
- The sense and meaning that goes into the lines
- The final resolution
15 Clues: The altar • The seeing place • Greek Term for pride • The final resolution • The staging of the play • Greek Term for discovery • This Refers to the chorus • Greek Term for tragic flaw • The expression of the words • Greek Term for emotional purging • Greek Term for change in fortune • The sense and meaning that goes into the lines • ...
5 Greek and 10 Latin Words (MATEO) Medium edition 2024-01-18
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- a common condition (derm) (Latin)
- seemingly bottomless chasm (byss) (Greek)
- a one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary (qui) (Latin)
- an unreasoning desire for revenge (vid) (Latin)
- a road vehicle (auto) (Greek)
- relating to treatment (cosm) (Greek)
- a magical word (mal) (Latin)
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- an ultra critical person (duc) (Latin)
- consisting of one syllable (mono) (Latin)
- the highest rank in a graduating class (dict) (Latin)
- writings relating to a particular subject (biblio) (Greek)
- a person who gives money (bene) (Latin)
- a medical term that describes viruses (path) (Latin)
- an official order (mand) (Latin)
- a record of events (chron) (Greek)
15 Clues: a magical word (mal) (Latin) • a road vehicle (auto) (Greek) • an official order (mand) (Latin) • a common condition (derm) (Latin) • a record of events (chron) (Greek) • relating to treatment (cosm) (Greek) • an ultra critical person (duc) (Latin) • a person who gives money (bene) (Latin) • consisting of one syllable (mono) (Latin) • ...
Mom's Birthday Crossword 2022-07-18
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- an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice
- the rain forest located in South America that spans over 2 million square miles
- a piece of land surrounded by water
- a mortar or paste for filling crevices, especially the gaps between wall or floor tiles.
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- a large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, webbed feet, a broad bill, and typically all-white plumage.
- a mythological spirit of Greek Mythology nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.
- a small beetle with a domed back, typically red or yellow with black spots. Additionally, they symbolize prosperity and love.
- a type of dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of solid snow, traditionally used by Inuits
8 Clues: a piece of land surrounded by water • an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice • the rain forest located in South America that spans over 2 million square miles • a mortar or paste for filling crevices, especially the gaps between wall or floor tiles. • a type of dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of solid snow, traditionally used by Inuits • ...
Olympics 2024-06-26
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- An athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball is hurled as far as possible
- A participant or team not expected to win but has the potential to cause an upset against stronger opponents
- A method used to determine a winner in case of a tie or draw in a match or event
- Summer 2024 Olympics location
- A martial art and sport where competitors use bladed weapons to score points by touching their opponents
- Which is not a color of the Olympic rings
- How many grams of gold are in an Olympic gold medal
- Prize for places 1st, 2nd and 3rd
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- Which dog breed was the first Olympic mascot
- Which was the first Latin American city to host the Olympics
- The raised platform on which medalists stand during the medal ceremony to receive their medals
- Which god from Ancient Greek mythology is said to have founded the Olympics
- BMX made its Olympic debut in which city
- Sports involving horseback riding, including dressage, show jumping, and eventing
- What is the Olympic symbol made out of
- The symbol of the Olympic Flame, which different athletes carry during the relay leading up to the Games
16 Clues: Summer 2024 Olympics location • Prize for places 1st, 2nd and 3rd • What is the Olympic symbol made out of • BMX made its Olympic debut in which city • Which is not a color of the Olympic rings • Which dog breed was the first Olympic mascot • How many grams of gold are in an Olympic gold medal • Which was the first Latin American city to host the Olympics • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab 2024-10-08
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- an ancient king of Macedonia
- one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived + the first genuine scientist
- and ancient Greek philosopher
- a system of government by the whole population
- late bronze age civilization in Greece represented by finds at Mycenae & other ancient cities
- It saw Greek civilization spread across the entire middle east
- one of the most important philosophers of all time
- a war fought in ancient Greece between Athens and Sparta
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- city in ancient Greek
- a system of rule by the top people
- tactical formation consisting of a block of heavily armed infantry standing shoulder to shoulder
- a member of a Hellenic people speaking the Doric dialect of Greek, thought to have entered Greece from the north
- series of wars between Greek and Persia
- a king of ancient Macedonia, but also one of the worlds greatest military generals
- the bronze age civilization centered on Crete culture
- an ancient Greek poet
16 Clues: city in ancient Greek • an ancient Greek poet • an ancient king of Macedonia • and ancient Greek philosopher • a system of rule by the top people • series of wars between Greek and Persia • a system of government by the whole population • one of the most important philosophers of all time • the bronze age civilization centered on Crete culture • ...
Greek Mythology Of the Day: 2022-12-15
9 Clues: GOd of fire • God of God's • God of the sea • Flying sandals • Snakes for hair • Strongest man ever • A sporting contest • Most beautiful woman ever • Punishes Medusa for her assault
Greek & Latin Roots Practice Game for Quiz #5 2023-01-31
13 Clues: moon • star • year • tree • (Latin), sleep • (Greek), sleep • (Greek), stone • (Greek), stone • (Latin), sleep • (Latin), earth • (Latin), across • (Greek), earth • (Greek), across
Heartbeat unit 2 Lanie 2022-02-03
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- (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
- (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences.
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- pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
- a weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely backward and forward, especially a rod with a weight at the end that regulates the mechanism of a clock.
- (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.
- go or move back or further away from a previous position.
6 Clues: (of a person) avoiding work; lazy. • pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely. • go or move back or further away from a previous position. • (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. • (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences. • ...
GREEK 2021-09-27
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- a long wandering and eventful journey
- a collection of maps in book form
- fabric formed by weaving
- a rainbow like display of varying and shifting colors
- means mortal enemy
- sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
- Means fear
- a priestess of Apollo
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- a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
- a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
- extreme self-centeredness
- An orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus
- Fire-breathing she-monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail
- a system to improve memory
- Theseus and the Minotaur
15 Clues: Means fear • means mortal enemy • a priestess of Apollo • fabric formed by weaving • Theseus and the Minotaur • extreme self-centeredness • a system to improve memory • a collection of maps in book form • a long wandering and eventful journey • a reckless impetuous irresponsible person • sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events • ...
Greek 2023-11-06
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- the removal of a culture or group through killing
- a doctor who specializes in the care and health of teeth
- a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion on something
- the fear of holes
- farming in water
- the study of life
- an animal that feeds only on flesh
- the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle
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- relating to air and air travel
- self-centered, only thinking of oneself
- the quality of being trusted and believed in
- relating to the mental process of learning and knowing things
- a clothing or material band around the neck
- a picture
- an advantage gained from something
15 Clues: a picture • farming in water • the fear of holes • the study of life • relating to air and air travel • an advantage gained from something • an animal that feeds only on flesh • self-centered, only thinking of oneself • a clothing or material band around the neck • the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle • the quality of being trusted and believed in • ...
Greek 2022-03-18
Greek letters 2024-02-24
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- The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used as a variable or parameter in mathematics and science.
- The fourteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent different concepts in mathematics, physics, and statistics, including random variables.
- The sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is a well-known mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is widely used in geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
- The eighth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is widely used to represent angles in mathematics and physics. It is also used to represent unknown or unspecified quantities or variables.
- The third letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various concepts in mathematics, physics, and other scientific fields.
- The eleventh letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent different concepts in mathematics and science, such as eigenvalues and eigenfunctions.
- The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to represent a difference or change between two quantities or variables.
- The thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent different concepts in mathematics and physics, including the sample size in statistics.
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- The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various concepts in different fields, including statistics and mathematics.
- The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to represent a very small or insignificant quantity. It can also be used as a variable or parameter in mathematics and science.
- The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various concepts in mathematics, physics, and other scientific fields.
- The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent a small quantity or a small positive number that approaches zero.
- The first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent the first or initial value in a series or system.
- The twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various quantities or concepts, such as the coefficient of friction in physics or the population mean in statistics.
- The second letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to represent the second or secondary value in a series or system.
15 Clues: The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used as a variable or parameter in mathematics and science. • The first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent the first or initial value in a series or system. • ...
Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2021-09-20
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- First mythical emperor of China-Chinese
- God of the sea-Greek
- God of the underworld-Greek
- Thor's power-Norse
- Is from what myth?-Chinese
- The creator-Indian
- God of lightning-Norse
- God that has a poison that will kill humanity-indian
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- The god of peace-Chinese
- Thor's hammer-Norse
- Aphrodite's dad-Greek
- The first living being on the universe-Chinese
- Goddess of beauty-Greek
- The preserver-Indian
- The remover of obstacles-Indian
- Thor's brother-Norse
16 Clues: Thor's power-Norse • The creator-Indian • Thor's hammer-Norse • God of the sea-Greek • The preserver-Indian • Thor's brother-Norse • Aphrodite's dad-Greek • God of lightning-Norse • Goddess of beauty-Greek • The god of peace-Chinese • Is from what myth?-Chinese • God of the underworld-Greek • The remover of obstacles-Indian • First mythical emperor of China-Chinese • ...
Greek Civilizations- Nicholai 2022-10-18
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- ruler of the underworld
- A mixture of morals, poetry and history
- A heavily armed soldier
- connected Sousa and Sardis
- a way for greek soldiers to get inside of troy
- A battle formation
- author of the Iliad
- Persian city states
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- Greek god of the sea
- Greek goddess of agriculture
- Retrieved the golden fleece
- rule of a few men
- god of fire and blacksmiths
- goddess of love and beauty
- Another name for Greek
- Ruler of all gods
16 Clues: rule of a few men • Ruler of all gods • A battle formation • author of the Iliad • Persian city states • Greek god of the sea • Another name for Greek • ruler of the underworld • A heavily armed soldier • connected Sousa and Sardis • goddess of love and beauty • Retrieved the golden fleece • god of fire and blacksmiths • Greek goddess of agriculture • ...
Greek vocab 2023-04-20
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- - man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
- - 18-foot-long Macedonian pike
- - art and practice of government
- Someone who predicts what will happen in the future
- - logical guess
- - legal member of a country or city-state
- - the form of Greek culture that emerged after Alexander's conquests
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- - city founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt
- - "high city" in Greek; the upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city's defenses were located
- - government in which a small group of people rule
- - Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
- - Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
- - form of government in which citizens hold political power
- - school of philosophy founded by Plato
- - foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan
- - Greek city-state
- - unjust use of power, or in ancient Greece a government run by a strong ruler
17 Clues: - logical guess • - Greek city-state • - 18-foot-long Macedonian pike • - art and practice of government • - school of philosophy founded by Plato • - legal member of a country or city-state • - city founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt • - government in which a small group of people rule • Someone who predicts what will happen in the future • ...
Primitive, Greek, and Roman Theatre Review 2018-11-12
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- This was a crane-like device to lower actors to the stage
- None of this writer’s plays were published during his lifetime
- This writer of Roman comedy was an African slave owned by a Roman senator
- This is the only writer of Old Comedy who had work survive to the modern age
- All Greek actors were ___
- The subject matter of these Roman plays dealt mostly with mythological stories, although some plays were based on historical events.
- These were used to distinguish one character from the other, which made it easier for one actor to play several roles.
- The first drama dealt with the death and resurrection of this god
- This was one of the most important parts of the Greek actor's costume
- The City Dionysia festival was in honor of
- Aeschylus was famous for his parodies of his rival playwrights, philosophers, and statesmen, as well as for making a mockery of the _________ democracy
- on the events of the play.
- Earliest known author of Greek tragedy
- Primitive civilizations did not leave these records behind
- Some think theatre began with the reenactment of this
- wrote The Poetics.
- He was the first actor
- This building was a place for actors to change costumes and masks
- Theatre in this civilization was bawdy and decadent
- Greek theatres were made of wood and _____
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- The area where the chorus performed on a Greek stage
- This population was never allowed to attend theatre
- This civilization was incorrectly given credit for developing theatre
- Aeschylus's play, The __________, dealt with the historical battle of Salamis in 480 8.c.
- to enter a playwriting competition, a playwright had to submit _____ tragedies and one satyr
- was told by the Delphic oracle that he would kill his father and marry his mother.
- This Greek playwright was the least popular during his lifetime
- The Great Panathenaic Festival was held in honor of
- Roman __________ dealt with the ridiculing of political or social issues at hand
- Sophocles is often compared to this English playwright
- In Greek theatre, this person was responsible for writing, directing, composing, choreographing and sometimes acting
- This city was the site of the first recorded theatrical performance
- This person oversaw rituals
- This playwright won the playwriting competition at the Festival Dionysia 18 times
- The first recorded theatrical performance happened here in 2,500 BC
- Aeschylus is the father of _______
- A group of performers who danced and sang at intervals throughout the play,
- Greek theatres were built here, Roman theatres were built all throughout cities
- The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy
- This is where the audience sat in a Greek theatre
- The first Greek plays had only ____ actor and a large chorus
- This writer of Roman tragedy penned plays that were intended to be read rather than performed
42 Clues: wrote The Poetics. • He was the first actor • All Greek actors were ___ • on the events of the play. • This person oversaw rituals • Aeschylus is the father of _______ • Earliest known author of Greek tragedy • The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy • The City Dionysia festival was in honor of • Greek theatres were made of wood and _____ • ...
Greek Derivatives- Dylan 2025-01-31
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- Chronos is the Greek god of ____
- The study of the earth
- Petroleum can be found in certain _____ and used to make gasoline
- Greek word meaning "to seize"
- Offspring inherit some of their parents ________
- Due to the nature of their job, surgeons need to be very good with their _____
- If one wants to remain anonymous, they don't want their ____ to be known
- An octopus's name literally means eight ____
- A biography is a _______ about someone's life
- A phobia is a ____ of something
- If something is orthodox, it is widely considered to be _______
- The English word "phantom" is derived from the Greek word ______
- Because of how much crime there is in them, ______ usually have large POLICE units
- A polygon is a plane figure with ____ sides
- A bibliography is a list of _____ referred to in a scholarly work
- A sarcophagus holds the _____ and bones of a dead person
- When a character in a play gives a speech, it is referred to as a _________
- The practice of having one or more spouse at the same time is known as ________
- Hercules achieved godhood when he experienced __________
- A photograph is a physical image created using _____
- Greek word meaning "pain"
- The study of life
- Hydrogen is a key component in the formation of _____ molecules
- Greek word meaning "live"
- If two lines are parallel, it means they are perfectly next to and aligned with one _______
- If something is automatic, it runs by ______
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- Once a doctor recognizes certain symptoms, they are able to ________ their patient with whatever they have
- The English word "dialect" is derived from the Greek word ____
- When not near each other, we utilize phone calls to hear each other's ______
- An angel, by definition, is a _________ from God
- Greek word meaning "house"
- Greek word meaning "to experience"
- One who hates humankind
- A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture of _________ substances
- If two things are homogeneous, it means that they are the ____
- Greek word meaning "to sit"
- Greek word meaning "love"
- An amphitheater is a place in which one can ______ great spectacles
- The unbroken view of the entire region surrounding an observer
- The study of the origin of the universe
- If something is microscopic, it is very _____
- In a democracy, the power lies in the ______
- Dihydrogen monoxide consists of two hydrogen molecules and ___ oxygen molecule
- Greek word meaning "wise"
- When you eat something, your _________ carries what you ate from your throat to your stomach
- Action of burning the skin or flesh of a wound to prevent it from becoming infected
- The study of stars
- Because of their underground location, crypts are usually fairly ______
- Greek word meaning "to rule"
- Athletes usually compete in sport-specific ________
50 Clues: The study of life • The study of stars • The study of the earth • One who hates humankind • Greek word meaning "love" • Greek word meaning "wise" • Greek word meaning "pain" • Greek word meaning "live" • Greek word meaning "house" • Greek word meaning "to sit" • Greek word meaning "to rule" • Greek word meaning "to seize" • A phobia is a ____ of something • ...
Greek and Latin Roots 2021-01-10
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- It is ( greek ) and means sailor
- It is ( greek ) and means small
- It is ( latin ) and means work
- It is ( greek ) and means universe
- Bonus , it means star sailor
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- It is ( latin ) and means moon
- It is ( greek ) skill
- It is ( latin ) and means sun
- It is ( latin ) and means send
- It is ( greek ) and means star
- It is ( latin ) and means carry
- It is ( latin )and means across
- It is ( greek ) and means heat
13 Clues: It is ( greek ) skill • Bonus , it means star sailor • It is ( latin ) and means sun • It is ( latin ) and means moon • It is ( latin ) and means send • It is ( latin ) and means work • It is ( greek ) and means star • It is ( greek ) and means heat • It is ( greek ) and means small • It is ( latin ) and means carry • It is ( latin )and means across • ...
Greek Exam Review 2013-12-05
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- Being banished for ten years
- An alliance of Greek city-states to fight the Persians
- Greece can be found on this continent
- A person who uses reason to understand and explain the world
- One of the seas that surround Greece
- One of the most famous philosophers of ancient Greece
- Acropolis means this
- Naval conflict between Greece and Persia
- The most Famous sculptor of his time; In charge of the building of the Parthenon
- One of the seas that surround Greece
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Known as the father of history
- Greek word meaning "Love of wisdom"
- Ancient Greek market place
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- God of the underworld
- Greek style of column used to build the Parthenon
- The persians thought that this was demonic
- Blind Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- The military conflict between Athens and Sparta
- Athenian in charge of building the Parthenon
- A form of government in which citizens govern themselves
- Ruler of all the Gods and humanity
- Goddess of marriage and childbirth
- God of the seas and earthquakes
- Athenian commander at the Battle of Salamis
- Most of Greece is this
- Goddess of wisdom and war
- A state of the art Greek fighting ship
- God of the sun, music, poetry,and truth
29 Clues: Acropolis means this • God of the underworld • Most of Greece is this • Goddess of wisdom and war • Goddess of love and beauty • Ancient Greek market place • Being banished for ten years • Known as the father of history • God of the seas and earthquakes • Ruler of all the Gods and humanity • Goddess of marriage and childbirth • Greek word meaning "Love of wisdom" • ...
Crossword Athens and Sparta 2017-06-07
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- In ancient times, this Greek city-state in modern day Italy was known as "Nea Poli"...what's it known as today?
- Rule by the few.
- Naval battle which the Greeks decisively defeated the Persians
- Port of Athens
- Athenian General who came up with the plan of the Battle of Salamis.
- 300 Spartans fought in which battle?
- Disease which decimated Athens during the Pelloponesean War.
- Greek foot soldiers...
- Reverse popularity contest...
- The run of Pheidippides involved which battle?
- Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily
- Son of Darius I.
- The "slave" class of Spartan society...Spartan military would attack them yearly to train their military.
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- Influential Greek philosopher who published the "Republic".
- Center of prophecy and religious practice inhabited by the "oracle"
- Greek leader who is credited with the foundation of Athenian democracy
- Mountain where "imperfect" Spartan children were left to die.
- These early Athenian "leaders" could be good...or bad...Peisistratus was "good"...his son Hippias...was "bad".
- Greek war ship....a floating missile.
- League formed after the Persian Wars.
- Great philosopher who questioned the Athenian war against Sparta and was put to death for his objections.
- Great Athenian leader who ruled Athens during the Pelloponesean Wars.
- Elite Persian Army.
- Overseers of the Spartan government.
24 Clues: Port of Athens • Rule by the few. • Son of Darius I. • Elite Persian Army. • Greek foot soldiers... • Reverse popularity contest... • 300 Spartans fought in which battle? • Overseers of the Spartan government. • Greek war ship....a floating missile. • League formed after the Persian Wars. • Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily • The run of Pheidippides involved which battle? • ...
Ancient Greece 2024-09-23
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- another epic tale by Hesiod
- steppes to Europe, India, and Southwest Asia
- Zues' daughter and Goddess of wisdom
- a traditional greek story
- Homer's most famous poem
- located in southern Greece on a steep, rocky ridge and surrounded by a protective wall
- Around 1200 B.C., sea ____ attacked and burned many Mycenaean cities.
- a government ruled by a king
- a narrative poem told by Homer
- A people who lived on the large Greek island of Crete
- The ____ War lasted ten years
- Greek soldiers hid inside a hollow wooden
- Zues' wife's name
- a fortified hilltop where people discussed government
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- The fundamental political unit in Ancient Greece
- meaning virtue and elegance
- Someone who sails a boat
- Greeks appear to have temporarily lost the art of writing during the ______ Age.
- A Sea on the Southern side of Crete
- a blind man who told stories
- the ruler of the greek gods
- Sometime after 1500 B.C., through either trade or war, the Mycenaeans came into contact with this other civilization
- a government ruled by a few powerful people
- A large wave of Indo-Europeans migrated from the
- One of Homer's Iliad characters
- The third most important environmental influence on greek civilizations
- Mount _____ home of the greek gods
27 Clues: Zues' wife's name • Someone who sails a boat • Homer's most famous poem • a traditional greek story • another epic tale by Hesiod • meaning virtue and elegance • the ruler of the greek gods • a blind man who told stories • a government ruled by a king • The ____ War lasted ten years • a narrative poem told by Homer • One of Homer's Iliad characters • ...
Important People 2026-04-15
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- Roman emperor; moved capital to Byzantium, which he renamed
- Patriarch of Israelites; made a covenant
- Akkadian king; world's 1st empire
- Babylonian king; destroyed Solomon's temple
- First Chinese Emperor; Legalism
- Chinese ruler; built the Shang Dynasty
- 3rd king of Israel; Temple
- Greek philosopher; tutored Alexander the Great
- Persian king at the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis
- Conquered Israel after Moses Died
- 1st Emperor of Rome; began Pax Romana
- "the enlightened one;" founded Buddhism
- Roman dictator: assassinated
- wresteled with angel; became "Israel"
- second king of Israel; made Jerusalem capital
- Babylonian king; world's 1st written laws
- Led Israelites accross the Red Sea out of Egypt
- Greek poet; wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Greek Philosopher; wrote The Republic
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- Egyptian Pharaoh known for his tomb
- discovered King Tut's tomb
- Messanger for Christianity; wrote most of New Testament
- Egyptian Pharaoh; Battle of Kadesh
- Persian King; let Jews go back to Israel
- Messiah; taught about love and forgivness
- Chinese philosopher; society = family
- Greek philosopher; known for questioning
- First king of Israel
- Persian King at Battle of Marathon
- Egyptian pharaoh; economic policies with Nubia
- Greek leader; spread Hellenistic culture through empire
- Greek leader of Delian League; rebuilt Athens
32 Clues: First king of Israel • discovered King Tut's tomb • 3rd king of Israel; Temple • Roman dictator: assassinated • First Chinese Emperor; Legalism • Akkadian king; world's 1st empire • Conquered Israel after Moses Died • Egyptian Pharaoh; Battle of Kadesh • Persian King at Battle of Marathon • Egyptian Pharaoh known for his tomb • Chinese philosopher; society = family • ...
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Series 2023-10-03
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- The greek monster who disguised herself as "Aunty Em".
- The Satyr.
- The daughter of Athena.
- The greek god of the sea.
- The greek god of the sky.
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- The greek god of war.
- The greek goddess of war and wisdom.
- The Director of Camp Half Blood, also known as the god of wine.
- The traitor of the prophecy, a child of Hermes.
- The item that was stolen from Zeus.
- A child of the Big Three, The son of Poseidon.
- The activities director, a centaur.
- The greek goddess of beauty.
- The god who captured Sally Jackson, also known as the god of the underworld.
14 Clues: The Satyr. • The greek god of war. • The daughter of Athena. • The greek god of the sea. • The greek god of the sky. • The greek goddess of beauty. • The item that was stolen from Zeus. • The activities director, a centaur. • The greek goddess of war and wisdom. • A child of the Big Three, The son of Poseidon. • The traitor of the prophecy, a child of Hermes. • ...
Ancient Greece Vocabulary 2022-12-12
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- student of Socrates who found the first university or academy
- an athletic festival honoring the Greek god Zeus
- greek philosopher who developed the Socratic method of teaching by asking critical thinking questions. Used today as a method of debate.
- best known of the city-states of ancient Greece, recognized for its contributions to the arts and sciences
- a general from Athens, noted for building the Parthenon. Under his leadership Athens entered a golden age of peace, wealth and artistic achievement.
- greek goddess of children and marriage
- rule by a small group of people
- a story describing the actions of Greek gods and goddesses and how they affected everyday life
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- greek mathematician who introduced Pythagorean’s theorem used in geometry
- foot soldiers of the Greek army
- a narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two large land areas
- first Greek historian who also wrote books about the Persian Wars
- a Greek doctor who taught that illnesses had a natural causes and were not a punishment by the Gods
- people conquered by Spartans and forced to be slaves
- storyteller whose fables or tales had moral or ethical lessons
- a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and overseen by Pericles; it took nine years to build
16 Clues: foot soldiers of the Greek army • rule by a small group of people • greek goddess of children and marriage • an athletic festival honoring the Greek god Zeus • people conquered by Spartans and forced to be slaves • student of Socrates who found the first university or academy • storyteller whose fables or tales had moral or ethical lessons • ...
Greek 2017-11-16
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- a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
- a province governed by a satrap.
- a public open space used for assemblies and markets.
- a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
- a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.
- is a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy.
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- is a form of democracy in which people decide
- a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
- along poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
- a monotheistic pre-Islamic religion of ancient Persia founded by Zoroaster in the 6th century BC.
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.
- a cruel and oppressive ruler.
- a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.
- a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire.
15 Clues: a cruel and oppressive ruler. • a province governed by a satrap. • is a form of democracy in which people decide • a public open space used for assemblies and markets. • a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire. • a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water. • ...
Ancient Greece Review 2023-11-21
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- ___________ scholars developed many advances in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
- On a hilltop, stood the _________, or temple dedicated to different Gods.
- The lone military-centric city-state
- The Greek city-states were ideal for what type of trade?
- The Greeks worshiped many Gods
- How many sections was Alexander's empire divided into after his death?
- The Athenians supported the Ionians during Persian occupation, which caused Darius I to be ______.
- The League of Sparta and its allies
- The Greek epic __________ is the chief source of information about the Trojan War.
- Did not support democracy
- Tells the story of Odysseus and his quest to return home
- Events leading up to the _____ War include when Paris decides the “Golden Apple” belongs to Goddess Aphrodite.
- The Greek-city states often had
- First Greek civilization
- Home to the first Greek civilization
- War between Athens, Sparta and their respective allies
- His father, Phillip II of Macedonia, one of his wives installed him in power after his death.
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- Alexander is best known for spreading ______ culture.
- Minoan Palace of Knossos is known for?
- Left Athens in distrust
- Culturally dull
- The League of Athens and its allies
- Cultural center of Greece
- The stepped reasoning process method developed by Socrates
- Broadened the role of ordinary citizens
- The ____ mean is moderate course between extremes.
- The ____ Wars were a series of battles in which Athens and its allies fending off a foreign invader.
- Greek-city states were on the European mainland and scattered on
- Wealth individuals hold power
- Wealthy landowners hold power
- Plato is best known for writing The ______.
31 Clues: Culturally dull • Left Athens in distrust • First Greek civilization • Cultural center of Greece • Did not support democracy • Wealth individuals hold power • Wealthy landowners hold power • The Greeks worshiped many Gods • The Greek-city states often had • The League of Athens and its allies • The League of Sparta and its allies • The lone military-centric city-state • ...
Primitive, Greek, and Roman Theatre Review 2018-11-12
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- This city was the site of the first recorded theatrical performance
- Aeschylus was famous for his parodies of his rival playwrights, philosophers, and statesmen, as well as for making a mockery of the _________ democracy
- Theatre in this civilization was bawdy and decadent
- Earliest known author of Greek tragedy
- This writer of Roman comedy was an African slave owned by a Roman senator
- This Greek playwright was the least popular during his lifetime
- The Great Panathenaic Festival was held in honor of
- These were used to distinguish one character from the other, which made it easier for one actor to play several roles.
- This is where the audience sat in a Greek theatre
- The area where the chorus performed on a Greek stage
- Aeschylus is the father of _______
- This playwright won the playwriting competition at the Festival Dionysia 18 times
- This is the only writer of Old Comedy who had work survive to the modern age
- Greek theatres were made of wood and _____
- The City Dionysia festival was in honor of
- This building was a place for actors to change costumes and masks
- to enter a playwriting competition, a playwright had to submit _____ tragedies and one satyr
- Some think theatre began with the reenactment of this
- This was a crane-like device to lower actors to the stage
- was told by the Delphic oracle that he would kill his father and marry his mother.
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- This person oversaw rituals
- A group of performers who danced and sang at intervals throughout the play,
- All Greek actors were ___
- The subject matter of these Roman plays dealt mostly with mythological stories, although some plays were based on historical events.
- The first recorded theatrical performance happened here in 2,500 BC
- Greek theatres were built here, Roman theatres were built all throughout cities
- The first Greek plays had only ____ actor and a large chorus
- wrote The Poetics.
- None of this writer’s plays were published during his lifetime
- Sophocles is often compared to this English playwright
- Aeschylus's play, The __________, dealt with the historical battle of Salamis in 480 8.c.
- on the events of the play.
- In Greek theatre, this person was responsible for writing, directing, composing, choreographing and sometimes acting
- Primitive civilizations did not leave these records behind
- Roman __________ dealt with the ridiculing of political or social issues at hand
- This civilization was incorrectly given credit for developing theatre
- The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy
- This was one of the most important parts of the Greek actor's costume
- The first drama dealt with the death and resurrection of this god
- This writer of Roman tragedy penned plays that were intended to be read rather than performed
- This population was never allowed to attend theatre
- He was the first actor
42 Clues: wrote The Poetics. • He was the first actor • All Greek actors were ___ • on the events of the play. • This person oversaw rituals • Aeschylus is the father of _______ • Earliest known author of Greek tragedy • The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy • Greek theatres were made of wood and _____ • The City Dionysia festival was in honor of • ...
The Iliad Books 10-12 2022-09-22
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- Achilles watches the battle from _____
- Zeus sends the messenger Iris to tell this figure to wait until Agamemnon is wounded to begin his attack
- When the Trojans break through the wall of the Greeks, the Greeks retreat back to their ______
- Who agrees to join the battle, wearing Achilles armor to try and frighten the Trojans
- This god/goddess sends a heron as a sign of help to the Greek soldiers
- The Greeks plan is to use these to gain an advantage over the Trojans following their defeat
- This Greek hero volunteers to carry out the Greek mission behind enemy lines
- This Trojan warrior stabs Agamemnon, removing him from the Battle
- The Greek leader is unable to sleep, for fear of Trojan army
- The Trojan spy agrees to the mission, if he receives the chariot and horses of this Greek soldier as a reward.
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- The captured Trojan spy reveals the location of the camp of this newly arrived group of Trojan soldier
- Who is the 2nd Greek soldier to join in the mission behind enemy lines
- Hector chooses this Trojan to carry out a spy mission
- Zeus sends the goddess of ______ to the Greeks to stir up the fighting
- Zeus rains drops of this down on the Greek army
- an eagle, carrying a _______, appears as a sign to the Trojans as they are attemping to cross the ditch of the Greeks
- This Trojan hero wounds Diomedes with an arrow
- Who warns hector that the eagle is a sign that their attack will fail?
- This Greek leader leaves the battle to seek help from Achilles
19 Clues: Achilles watches the battle from _____ • This Trojan hero wounds Diomedes with an arrow • Zeus rains drops of this down on the Greek army • Hector chooses this Trojan to carry out a spy mission • The Greek leader is unable to sleep, for fear of Trojan army • This Greek leader leaves the battle to seek help from Achilles • ...
Ancient Greece 2022-03-08
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- A city in Greece where the first Olympian Games were held
- A central marketplace in the Greek cities
- A Greek hero who had to complete 12 labours
- The Greek system of government
- A famous temple
- The Greek God of the sky
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- the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter
- A Greek product used to light lamps
- The first letter of the Greek alphabet
- The mathematician who invented the hydraulic screw
- The last letter of the Greek alphabet
- A Greek city which had Ares as its patron God
12 Clues: A famous temple • The Greek God of the sky • The Greek system of government • A Greek product used to light lamps • The last letter of the Greek alphabet • The first letter of the Greek alphabet • A central marketplace in the Greek cities • A Greek hero who had to complete 12 labours • A Greek city which had Ares as its patron God • ...
Greek 2019-10-28
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- commoner social class of Roman society
- system a class structure that is determined by birth
- athletic event held by the Ancient Greeks
- a very extensive parcel of privately owned land
- power givin to the people
- One of the most powerful Greek city-states
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- first capital of the Persian Empire
- the governor of a province in ancient Persia
- a person of noble or high rank
- I Who create the Royal Road
- a small group of people having control of a country
- The Greek name for a city-state
- the Great ruler responsible for creating the Persian Empire
- only one ruler of china blessing from gods
- A piece of armor, usually made from meta
15 Clues: power givin to the people • I Who create the Royal Road • a person of noble or high rank • The Greek name for a city-state • first capital of the Persian Empire • commoner social class of Roman society • A piece of armor, usually made from meta • athletic event held by the Ancient Greeks • only one ruler of china blessing from gods • ...
Greek 2013-04-30
15 Clues: BI, Biology • LOG, Apology • STLE, Apostle • THE, Theology • ONYM, Synonym • TAPH, Epitaph • ALG, Nostalgia • TROPH, Atrophy • DEM, Democracy • CENTR, Centric • CHRON, Chronic • DERM, Epidermis • HEM, Hemorrhage • AGON, Protagonist • MORPH, Morphology
Greek 2023-11-06
Across
- the removal of a culture or group through killing
- a doctor who specializes in the care and health of teeth
- a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion on something
- the fear of holes
- farming in water
- the study of life
- an animal that feeds only on flesh
- the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle
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- relating to air and air travel
- self-centered, only thinking of oneself
- the quality of being trusted and believed in
- relating to the mental process of learning and knowing things
- a clothing or material band around the neck
- a picture
- an advantage gained from something
15 Clues: a picture • farming in water • the fear of holes • the study of life • relating to air and air travel • an advantage gained from something • an animal that feeds only on flesh • self-centered, only thinking of oneself • a clothing or material band around the neck • the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle • the quality of being trusted and believed in • ...
Hidden Oracle Definitions 2024-06-02
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- Something pleasing to taste and smell. Also good for healing (refers to Greek mythology) (starts with an A)
- Very happy, animated, or elated (starts with an E)
- A corpse that is thin, pale, and bony (starts with a C)
- To be dressed or covered (starts with a C)
- To realize you're not as important as you thought (starts with an H)
- A mischievous young child who is poorly or raggedly dressed (starts with a U)
- A difficult, unpleasing, or embarrassing situation (starts with a P)
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- To stick to something no matter what you get told (starts with an O)
- Pierced with one or more holes (starts with a P)
- Form of proportion of features (starts with a V)
- Disease or order in the body or mind (starts with an M)
- A protective layer protecting the epidermis of a plant (starts with a C)
- To move with a slow shuffle or awkward gait(walking) (starts with an S)
- Simulated, pretended, or insecure (starts with an F)
- Self-entitled, or arrogant (starts with a U)
- Lack of resourcefulness, especially when long standing (starts with an R)
16 Clues: To be dressed or covered (starts with a C) • Self-entitled, or arrogant (starts with a U) • Pierced with one or more holes (starts with a P) • Form of proportion of features (starts with a V) • Very happy, animated, or elated (starts with an E) • Simulated, pretended, or insecure (starts with an F) • Disease or order in the body or mind (starts with an M) • ...
NT Exam 2 2024-03-05
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- Did not believe in the resurrection
- Longer or shorter variant to be earlier?
- The OT was written in Hebrew and ______
- Greek translation of the OT during the Greek empire
- "to interpret"
- Had a morally rigorous interpretation of the Torah
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- Followed the Greek empire
- Expanded the Greek empire
- Translated the Vulgate
- Rejected several NT books
- Simpler or more difficult variant to be earlier?
- Rumored to start the Jewish War
- book form manuscripts
- The NT was written in
14 Clues: "to interpret" • book form manuscripts • The NT was written in • Translated the Vulgate • Followed the Greek empire • Expanded the Greek empire • Rejected several NT books • Rumored to start the Jewish War • Did not believe in the resurrection • The OT was written in Hebrew and ______ • Longer or shorter variant to be earlier? • Simpler or more difficult variant to be earlier? • ...
Ancient Greece (Hard) 2026-03-05
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- The art of public speaking which was essential for civic participation.
- The deadly disease that struck Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
- A type of Greek play that was written to be lighthearted and humorous.
- The Persian King who first attempted to invade Greece at the Battle of Marathon.
- A military formation where soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder with overlapping shields.
- A leader in a Greek city-state who seized power by force.
- The type of trade and travel that Greeks relied on due to their access to the Mediterranean Sea.
- The simplest style of Greek column featuring a plain, circular top.
- The most decorative style of Greek column featuring carved acanthus leaves.
- The type of landform that describes the Peloponnesian region, which is surrounded by water on three sides.
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- A god or goddess believed to have humanlike qualities.
- Money or goods paid by smaller city-states to Athens for protection.
- The son of Darius who led a massive Persian army to invade Greece a second time.
- The kingdom to the north of Greece that eventually conquered the city-states.
- Settlements established by Greeks in new lands to increase maritime trade.
- A type of Greek play that usually had a sad ending for the main character.
- The school of higher learning founded by the philosopher Plato.
- An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain period of time.
- A style of Greek column identified by scroll-like decorations at the top.
- The geographical region to the east of mainland Greece that contained many Greek colonies.
20 Clues: A god or goddess believed to have humanlike qualities. • A leader in a Greek city-state who seized power by force. • The school of higher learning founded by the philosopher Plato. • The deadly disease that struck Athens during the Peloponnesian War. • The simplest style of Greek column featuring a plain, circular top. • ...
crossword 1 2023-01-24
Across
- A word that is treated in pronunciation as forming a part of a neighbouring word and that is often unaccented or contracted.
- Belt with a concealed section for holding money
- ellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad
- A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
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- (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla
- Medium-sized moth with long richly coloured and intricately patterned wings; larvae are called woolly bears
- (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
- Transform or change by means of sorcery
8 Clues: Transform or change by means of sorcery • Belt with a concealed section for holding money • (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness • (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla • ...
Ancient Greece Crossword 2022-08-18
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- The Greek king who was in both the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- The leader who expanded Macedonia to its largest, creating an empire.
- Type of democracy created in Athens where every male citizen voted on each issue or law.
- The league started by Sparta in response to Athens' new league/alliance.
- The outsider kingdom, later empire, that conquered Greece.
- The famous king of Mycenae, later the high king of Greece and one of the antagonists from Homer's Iliad.
- The story by Homer that told of the ancient Greek battle against the city-state of Troy.
- Slaves in Spartan society that did the daily work so Spartan men could be in the military.
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- The name of a heavily armed Greek foot soldier.
- The empire that the Greek city-states fought off during multiple invasion attempts.
- The league started by Athens, whose goal was a Greek alliance to fight off future invasions.
- Battle in the Persian Wars where the Greek Army led by Spartans, delayed the Persian Army in the mountains but were betrayed by a Greek.
- The Greek philosopher who taught that there is a perfect form of everything in the universe and the world we live in is a reflection.
- The woman, in Delphi, who told Aristotle he was the wisest man in Athens.
- This material was used to make tools and weapons during the "Greek Dark Ages".
- City-state who was the most powerful after the Persian Wars.
16 Clues: The name of a heavily armed Greek foot soldier. • The Greek king who was in both the Iliad and the Odyssey. • The outsider kingdom, later empire, that conquered Greece. • City-state who was the most powerful after the Persian Wars. • The leader who expanded Macedonia to its largest, creating an empire. • ...
Ancient Greece 2012-11-25
Across
- Leader who cancelled farmer's debts and freed those that were slaves.
- The earliest Greek stories.
- Protector of the kingdom.
- Stories of struggle and difficulty.
- Poet who wrote poems about beauty and nature.
- Study and love of wisdom.
- What a person leaves behind when they die.
- Actors depicting a story.
- What does each Greek city state end with?
- Famous Greek mathematician.
- Traditional stories of ancient Greece.
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- Professional teachers of ancient Greece.
- Person who rules with total authority.
- Shrine where priests and priestesses spoke for a god or goddess.
- Philosopher and one of Socrates students.
- Wrote Greek epics around 700 B.C.
- Humorous and happy story.
- Philosophy founded by Epicurus.
- Name of captive workers.
- Island which was headquarters for Delain League.
20 Clues: Name of captive workers. • Humorous and happy story. • Protector of the kingdom. • Study and love of wisdom. • Actors depicting a story. • The earliest Greek stories. • Famous Greek mathematician. • Philosophy founded by Epicurus. • Wrote Greek epics around 700 B.C. • Stories of struggle and difficulty. • Person who rules with total authority. • ...
Aeneid Book 2 Crossword 2024-02-15
Across
- king of Troy
- suitor of Cassandra who is daughter of Priam
- where Aeneas goes after hearing clamour
- through what does Andromache sneak to her husband's parents
- main thing Laocoon fears
- what Neoptolemus ends his speech to Priam with
- what Androgeos is compared to
- famous Greek see
- Trojan prince who is the hero of the Aeneid
- most popular weapon in Aeneid
- popular Greek/Latin ideal of honor
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- Greek leader who is one of the strongest warriors
- another name for Neoptolemus
- father of Aeneas
- priest who predicted Trojan horse to be a trick
- reoccuring place of safety and sometimes slaughter
- god of the sea
- people who often meddle with human affairs
- animals that sought Laocoon and his sons
- Greek leader who is Helen's husband
20 Clues: king of Troy • god of the sea • father of Aeneas • famous Greek see • main thing Laocoon fears • another name for Neoptolemus • what Androgeos is compared to • most popular weapon in Aeneid • popular Greek/Latin ideal of honor • Greek leader who is Helen's husband • where Aeneas goes after hearing clamour • animals that sought Laocoon and his sons • ...
Post Test Review 2023-12-06
Across
- First monotheistic religion, Yahweh
- Inventor of the printing press, spread Protestant Reformation
- Greek philosopher who was sentenced to death for 'corrupting the youth' of Athens.
- Indian social division, born into a social class
- Term for city-states of Ancient Greece
- Belief in one god.
- Painter of the Sistine Chapel
- Structure of medieval society.
- Persian religion with one god
- Father of the Hebrew people
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- Spread Greek culture throughout his empire.
- Japanese feudal warriors
- "Land between two rivers."
- First writing system, found in Mesopotamia
- Belief in more than one god.
- Founder of Islam
- Began the English Reformation, divorce
- Powerful/rich portion of Roman society.
- Greek city-state that placed emphasis on strength and discipline
- Greek city-state known for democracy and learning
20 Clues: Founder of Islam • Belief in one god. • Japanese feudal warriors • "Land between two rivers." • Father of the Hebrew people • Belief in more than one god. • Painter of the Sistine Chapel • Persian religion with one god • Structure of medieval society. • First monotheistic religion, Yahweh • Term for city-states of Ancient Greece • Began the English Reformation, divorce • ...
Song of Achilles 2023-10-24
Across
- Heavily armed infantry
- A harp like instrument that Achilles is known to play
- Greek term for a brother-in-arms
- A sacrifice of a 100 cattle or oxen
- A war caused by the supposed kidnapping of Helen
- Work of poetry portraying contentment
- Another word for pride
- Characterized by speed and agility
- An overwhelming situation
- insultingly small
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- Greek term for "most beloved"
- Greek term for the best of Greeks
- Another word for arrogance
- Achilles' lover and most beloved companion
- to contradict
- The mother of Achilles and sea nymph
- Hero of the trojan war, a half god
- Divination from omens
- Another word for pregnant
- Greek term for "heartless"
- Achilles is accused of this when he claims multiple women as war prizes
21 Clues: to contradict • insultingly small • Divination from omens • Heavily armed infantry • Another word for pride • Another word for pregnant • An overwhelming situation • Another word for arrogance • Greek term for "heartless" • Greek term for "most beloved" • Greek term for a brother-in-arms • Greek term for the best of Greeks • Hero of the trojan war, a half god • ...
Ancient Art _ Unit 5 2020-11-06
Across
- of the Dead
- Ancient Greek style of pottery painting differing from black figure because these vases showed more details in the images
- small figurines placed in tombs to act as a substitute worker in the afterlife
- carved stone sculptures, rigid Greek style similar to ancient Egyptian style
- temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena
- Ancient Greek style of sculpture that features naturalistic human forms; common people, animals, and domestic scenes were included in sculptures and reliefs
- a grid system used for many Egyptian sculptures, paintings, and other forms of art, creating a uniform representation.
- An alabaster vase that has carvings on it; one of the oldest known examples of relief sculpture that tells a narrative.
- Ancient Greek style of architecture that originated in Eastern Greece and featured a more ornate column and capital, often in a curved scroll, (Ram Horn) style.
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- relief sunlight emphasizes the form and outline of the created shapes
- Style of ancient Greek architecture, the capitals of the columns are much more ornate and elaborate, often with rows of leaves
- One of the earliest ancient civilizations, located in Southern Mesopotamia, the ‘cradle of civilization’ where written inscriptions were found
- the area above the columns in Ancient Greek temples containing detailed relief sculptures, usually action narratives of Gods and wars.
- Style of ancient Greek architecture with the main column characteristic is the capital (top of the column) consisting of a rounded echinus joined to a square (called the abacus)
- Ancient Greek style of pottery painting characterized by narrative depictions that combined artistic elements from many other cultures, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Asia.
- shows some of the oldest hieroglyphic inscriptions, and several images from the unification of Egypt
- Style of Greek sculpture characterized by having a more skillful, natural pose of the human form
- Statue wood or stone human sculpture that often featured upright arms over the head, symbolizing the spirit
- shows a mythical image with the body of a lion and the head of a man
- the earliest examples of writing on clay tablets
20 Clues: of the Dead • temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena • the earliest examples of writing on clay tablets • shows a mythical image with the body of a lion and the head of a man • relief sunlight emphasizes the form and outline of the created shapes • carved stone sculptures, rigid Greek style similar to ancient Egyptian style • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab 2025-02-27
Across
- A Procedure to Accomplish Something
- A Religious Ceremony
- A Greek General
- Known For His Work "The Republic"
- The Meaning of One's Behavior
- A Greek Philosopher and Polymath
- A Greek Teacher
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- The Site of Zeuses Throne
- A Form of Dialogue
- Divine Communication
- A System of Thought
- Known as "The Father of Tragedy"
- A Greek Historian
- An Event Causing Suffering
- A City in Ancient Greece
15 Clues: A Greek General • A Greek Teacher • A Greek Historian • A Form of Dialogue • A System of Thought • Divine Communication • A Religious Ceremony • A City in Ancient Greece • The Site of Zeuses Throne • An Event Causing Suffering • The Meaning of One's Behavior • Known as "The Father of Tragedy" • A Greek Philosopher and Polymath • Known For His Work "The Republic" • ...
Aegean/Greek Puzzle 2022-04-28
Across
- Greek Period with Kouros
- Raised city on a hill
- weight shift in the body
- Woman column
- rite of Passage Fresco
- who was attacked by serpents
- Girl youth grave marker
- Palace where the Minotaur is thought to be
- the process to make a Greek sculpture
- where Greek dramas were performed
- Basic Column Capital
- main architecture layout
- colored glass for mosaics
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- most decorative column capital
- trickery of the eye
- Winged victory of Samothrace subject matter
- triangular portion of the entablature
- Column capital with scrolls
- Arch found in the Mycenean culture
- Athena's temple
- most dramatic period in Greek history
- Purpose for the Kouros
- Painting on wet plaster
- tiny pieces come together to create a picture
24 Clues: Woman column • Athena's temple • trickery of the eye • Basic Column Capital • Raised city on a hill • rite of Passage Fresco • Purpose for the Kouros • Girl youth grave marker • Painting on wet plaster • Greek Period with Kouros • weight shift in the body • main architecture layout • colored glass for mosaics • Column capital with scrolls • who was attacked by serpents • ...
SSRC Crossword #1 2015-12-16
Across
- Which item of forage is used as a poultice? (4)
- What did cross-country races with a church steeple as the winning post become known as? (13)
- What contagious skin condition leaves small circular patches of bare skin? (8)
- bagnold Who wrote National Velvet? (4,7)
- In which competition is a practice fence included in the jump-off course? (9)
- Who was known as "The Horse Painter?" (6)
- What is a bony enlargement of the pastern bones? (8)
- Name the white make between the nostrils? (4)
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- What is the world's smallest pony? (9)
- What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology? (7)
- How many pairs of ribs does a horse have? (8)
- What is the name given to the underpole set diagonally, one end on the ground the other on the wing-cup? (7)
- What breed of horse is recorded in the General Stud Book? (12)
- Tom Thumb, Sam Marsh and Dr Bristol are all kinds of....?(4)
- Where is the Derby run?
- What was the name of the dog in Enid Blyton's Famous Five series? (5)
- Shooting, Riding and Running make up the Tetrathlon, what is the fourth element? (8)
- What car famously has a horse on the logo? (7)
18 Clues: Where is the Derby run? • What is the world's smallest pony? (9) • bagnold Who wrote National Velvet? (4,7) • Who was known as "The Horse Painter?" (6) • How many pairs of ribs does a horse have? (8) • Name the white make between the nostrils? (4) • What car famously has a horse on the logo? (7) • Which item of forage is used as a poultice? (4) • ...
Earthquakes 2025-03-20
Across
- An instrument used to detect and record seismic waves.
- Name given to area around the edges of Pacific ocean which experiences a lot of earthquakes (and volcanoes).
- During an earthquake, we need to duck and ______.
- A measure of the strength of an earthquake.
- While the mechanisms of an earthquake are understood, they still can not be __________.
- These seismic body waves move in an undulating motion and they're destructive.
- The point where earthquake rupture or fault movement originates.
- The point on the Earth's surface directly above the hypocentre of an earthquake.
- The first fault line which was ever named.
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- What is released when two plates slip against each other.
- A weak area in the Earth's crust where two plates move relative to each other.
- One of the segments which make up the Earth's crust.
- In a seismograph reading, what is measured along the x axis.
- A neighbouring country to Uruguay which experiences a lot of earthquakes.
- One of two types of seismic waves.
- These seismic body waves travel fast but they are typically not destructive.
- In Greek mythology, it was thought that his rage caused earthquakes.
- A wave of energy that travels through the Earth as a result of an earthquake.
18 Clues: One of two types of seismic waves. • The first fault line which was ever named. • A measure of the strength of an earthquake. • During an earthquake, we need to duck and ______. • One of the segments which make up the Earth's crust. • An instrument used to detect and record seismic waves. • What is released when two plates slip against each other. • ...
Greek & Latin Roots Review 2023-04-21
21 Clues: two • bad • many • with • after • sound • voice • below • again • beyond • record • fear of • between • study of • together • in advance • not (Greek) • one (Latin) • one (Greek) • sound, voice • none (Latin)
Greek and Roman Gods/Goddesses that are not commonly known. 2024-12-02
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- Roman God of Beginnings and Ends
- Roman goddess of rainbows
- Roman god of borders
- Greek god that replaced Hestia as the 12th god on the pantheon
- Roman goddess of strife and discord
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- Greek god of the countryside
- Planet named after Greek Titan
- Greek god that has a staff with ONE snake
- Roman goddess of gain, thieves, cheats
- Roman god of the wild
- Greek goddess of the Moon
- Roman Goddess of night and darkness
- Greek god of stupidity
13 Clues: Roman god of borders • Roman god of the wild • Greek god of stupidity • Roman goddess of rainbows • Greek goddess of the Moon • Greek god of the countryside • Planet named after Greek Titan • Roman God of Beginnings and Ends • Roman Goddess of night and darkness • Roman goddess of strife and discord • Roman goddess of gain, thieves, cheats • ...
