mythology Crossword Puzzles
Review for Semester 1 2026-01-23
Across
- a major ancient Mesopotamian city, known as the capital of powerful empires
- a major world religion and philosophy, originating in India
- slaves or prisoners who entertained crowds in arenas fighting criminals, or wild animals, often to the death
- legendary ancient Greek poet
- the world's highest mountain range, spanning 2,400 km across Asia to separate the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.
- the hottest desert in the world
- a powerful, militaristic city-state in ancient Greece
- built across northern China over centuries by various dynasties to protect against invasions
- Exchanging goods for other goods without money
- network of trade routes, connecting East and West from China through Central Asia to Europe
- a collection of sacred texts central to Judaism and Christianity
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- a diverse collection of Indian religious traditions
- political and military genius His actions led directly to the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire
- a 200-year period of peace in the Roman Empire
- people who move from place to place
- an ancient Mesopotamian temple
- a legendary 10-year conflict in Greek mythology between the Greeks and the city of Troy
- the divine, absolute rulers of ancient Egypt
- a foundational ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristotle
- legendary Greek mythological hero, unmatched strength and famously killed by a heel wound.
20 Clues: legendary ancient Greek poet • an ancient Mesopotamian temple • the hottest desert in the world • people who move from place to place • the divine, absolute rulers of ancient Egypt • a 200-year period of peace in the Roman Empire • Exchanging goods for other goods without money • a diverse collection of Indian religious traditions • ...
UNIT 2 2026-01-21
Across
- the dominant culture in Late Bronze Age Greece
- thinkers who explore profound questions about knowledge, existence, ethics, and reality
- two separate invasions of Greece by Persia in 490 BCE and 480–479 BCE.
- traditional stories about there gods
- a system of government by the whole population
- best story teller was a blind man
- the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices
- an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
- a member of a Hellenic people speaking the Doric dialect of Greek
- a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation.
- a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
- strong and healthy or wise
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- a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition
- a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
- a large dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt at the edge of our solar system
- ruled by king
- a legendary 10-year conflict in Greek mythology, fought between the Greeks
- a cruel and oppressive ruler.
- a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.
- a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.
20 Clues: ruled by king • strong and healthy or wise • a cruel and oppressive ruler. • best story teller was a blind man • traditional stories about there gods • the dominant culture in Late Bronze Age Greece • a system of government by the whole population • a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition • ...
Greek Gods and Goddesses Background Knowledge 2024-04-24
Across
- daughter of Zeus and was turned into a tree (Katherine)
- group of people half human and half horse (Joham)
- half human half goat (Ben)
- Place ruled by Hades (Jermaine)
- half human half creature with talons, Mrs Dodds is one (Brianna)
- The ruler of the underworld (Jermaine)
- the main character
- has a head of snakes (Ivanna)
- a large area covered in water, Poseidon is the god of it (Amari)
- the Magic Pen that Percy wields (Jonah)
- what heals Percy when he is hurt (Yuvia)
- The leader of the gods (Eddie)
- Percy's friendand counselor (Heran)
- protector of the kids to get them to camp safely (Gage)
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- A journey or adventure the Percy is going on (Yuvia)
- God of the sea and father of Percy (Prince)
- God and camp director (Sy'Miah)
- a promise / thing that will happen in the future (Brianna)
- goddess of wisdom, Annabeth's mom (Isaac)
- percy and of Beth and Grover; They all are a friend group (Kailynn)
- Percy and the Beth and Grover visit this city and the arch in it (Katherine)
- three old ladies who decide someone's fate (Seyi)
- gives you permission to go on a quest (Sy'Miah)
- We're all the demigods live
- Attacked Grover, Percy, and Percy's mother (Nathan)
- the story of all of the goddesses, gods, and creatures (Tuay)
- York where Percy's mom and stepdad live (Paul)
27 Clues: the main character • half human half goat (Ben) • We're all the demigods live • has a head of snakes (Ivanna) • The leader of the gods (Eddie) • God and camp director (Sy'Miah) • Place ruled by Hades (Jermaine) • Percy's friendand counselor (Heran) • The ruler of the underworld (Jermaine) • the Magic Pen that Percy wields (Jonah) • what heals Percy when he is hurt (Yuvia) • ...
Vocab and Jake 2025-02-25
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- a scene that interrupts the chronological order of a story to show events that happened in the past Ex. Disney movie “Up”
- The green teletubby nickname
- Where is the beginning of the novel set?
- descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating a mental picture by describing how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels Ex. The salty sea breeze was warm against my sunburned cheeks.
- The new snapper
- comparison using like or as Ex. Henry is as quick as a cheetah.
- an extreme exaggeration Ex. This class is going to last forever.
- a brave and noble character in a epic poem
- untrue stories typically about gods and goddess Ex. Hercules
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- Where do the boys go to school
- Todds side chick
- What according to Rick does Jake seem hung up on
- a figure of speech where a writer or speaker makes an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work Ex. He is a real Romeo.
- what does jake call everyone
- Who is the narrator?
- giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Ex. The wind whispered in my ear.
- Didi rays best friend
- The toughest kid on the football team
- comparison NOT using like or as. Ex. Henry is a quick cheetah.
- a long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures.
20 Clues: The new snapper • Todds side chick • Who is the narrator? • Didi rays best friend • The green teletubby nickname • what does jake call everyone • Where do the boys go to school • The toughest kid on the football team • Where is the beginning of the novel set? • a brave and noble character in a epic poem • What according to Rick does Jake seem hung up on • ...
Puzzle #7 2024-12-22
Across
- Repetition of initial sounds in a phrase
- Extremely luminous active galactic nucleus
- Sachh is _____
- Small remaining trace of something
- Mythical creature with a riddle
- Notes of a chord played in sequence
- Famous actor known for his role in Sherlock Holmes
- Underground burial chamber
- Puzzle where the first letters spell a word or phrase
- Lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere
- Hired soldier working for pay
- Freshwater fish
- Device creating shifting symmetrical patterns
- Optical illusion in the desert
- Mythical half-human, half-horse creature
- Food of the gods in mythology
- Intricate network of passages
- Pen name used by an author
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- Book of synonyms
- Chain of islands
- Well known author Agatha (One of your favourites I think)
- Tall, four-sided stone monument
- Difficult problem or puzzle
- Musical instrument with wooden bars
- Whirling mass of air or water
- One skilled in creating or solving crosswords
- Sound frequency or sports field
- Ancient counting device
- Day when day and night are of equal length
- Clever plan or scheme
- Mythical creature made of various animals
- Colony of nesting birds or seals
- Ancient Egyptian writing system
- Relating to a transitional state
- Spotted wildcat of Central and South America
- Word formed by rearranging letters of another
- Sea named for its floating seaweed
- Humorous five-line poem
38 Clues: Sachh is _____ • Freshwater fish • Book of synonyms • Chain of islands • Clever plan or scheme • Ancient counting device • Humorous five-line poem • Underground burial chamber • Pen name used by an author • Difficult problem or puzzle • Whirling mass of air or water • Hired soldier working for pay • Food of the gods in mythology • Intricate network of passages • ...
9K 2024 Crossword 2024-06-18
Across
- Won three 1st place standings at track
- Shares a name with a student in 9Z
- Queen Igraine
- Wears a cross on his ear
- Shares a name with the man who parted the Red Sea
- Knows a thing or two about football
- Her middle name begins with the letter 'S'
- Just came back from Spain
- Designed the inside cover for the yearbook
- Merlin
- Plays 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' daily with Mr. Munar
- Has served as a cadet
- Was new to OLG this year
- Was a Grade 9 Historian speaker
- Likely the best baker in Grade 9
- Avanzado
- Wants to become an engineer
- Knows a thing or two about hockey
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- Loves the movie 'The Breakfast Club'
- Her buddy's name is 'Caitlin'
- Read one of the Prayers of the Faithful at Farewell
- Knows a thing or two about rugby
- Her zodiac sign is Pisces
- Knows a thing or two about basketball
- Her buddy's name is 'Arya'
- His middle name begins with the letter 'H'
- Is a member of the jazz band
- Had a birthday on the Grade 9 Farewell
- Has the word 'Yeet' written on his glasses
- The last student to have joined 9K
- Share a name with the most beautiful woman in Greek mythology
- Was new to OLG this year
32 Clues: Merlin • Avanzado • Queen Igraine • Has served as a cadet • Wears a cross on his ear • Was new to OLG this year • Was new to OLG this year • Her zodiac sign is Pisces • Just came back from Spain • Her buddy's name is 'Arya' • Wants to become an engineer • Is a member of the jazz band • Her buddy's name is 'Caitlin' • Was a Grade 9 Historian speaker • Knows a thing or two about rugby • ...
Vocab Practice 2.4-2.6 2025-12-10
Across
- the study of animals and their behaviors
- a graph that shows the range of a person's hearing ability
- a gathering of people to listen to a performance
- the study of hearing or hearing loss
- to look at something carefully
- relating to hearing
- unable to hear it
- the study of Earth's atmosphere and the weather
- the study of social relationships of human beings
- someone who might be guilty of a crime
- an observer or witness, someone who watches something
- materials using sight and sound to present information
- a short performance to show the talents of someone who is being considered for a play
- the environment as it relates to living organisms
- the study of human behavior
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- the study of human cultures, communities, and societies
- a large room where people gather to watch a show
- using what you know to make a guess
- a broad range of related objects
- impressive
- the study of myths
- the way you see something
- the study of living things
- able to be heard
- something that attracts attention because it is unusual or shocking
- the possibility that something will happen in the future
- a way of treating someone kindly
- the practice of making someone's face, skin, and hair more beautiful
- a professional who diagnoses and treats hearing problems
- the study of earth and rocks
30 Clues: impressive • able to be heard • unable to hear it • the study of myths • relating to hearing • the way you see something • the study of living things • the study of human behavior • the study of earth and rocks • to look at something carefully • a broad range of related objects • a way of treating someone kindly • using what you know to make a guess • ...
Jacob's puzzle 2025-08-25
Across
- What I would be holding your hand through the whole time if you were in one, laying in one of the beds
- Game involving a kingdom of bugs
- Scottish (You know who it is)
- Forbidden (But we wouldn't be together if it weren't for it) app
- What I will give you the second we meet up, and the biggest one you will ever receive in your entire life
- The name of a big fat cat
- The emotion I've felt ever since I've first met you, and what I will always give you, no matter where you are and what happens
- My favorite metal band, the one I listen to probably the most
- The Shogun, Breaker of Ankles
- An old newgrounds game that recently got a new DLC
- *Suplexes an entire god*
- What you always make me feel, even if it's the slightest thing
- The name of a messy guinea pig who stood on her back legs for treats
- The video game character I relate to the VERY most
- A video game I have an embarrassing amount of hours on
- Ghost of Sparta, Also uses the word "Boy." frequently
- A very highly anticipated sequel to a game, coming in September of this year
- A bunny that deserved better
- The name of a guinea pig who would absolutely demolish carrots
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- The game I want to live in/experience in real life the very most with you
- The name of the game that brought us together
- "Ketamine, diamonds, everything is a _________!"
- The pokemon you gave me to help me get the Rayquaza in Pokemon Ultra Sun
- "Are you sure"
- The name of a shy and scaredy guinea pig
- What you usually order from Wendy's
- The name of a game about living as a wolf pack in Yellowstone
- The name of a dairy queen menu item, but also a very sweet guinea pig
- What you always will be, no matter what people say, who you were before, and who you are now, you will always be ________ <3
- "Oooo and they're both ____!"
- Mythology set in Athens, Greece, involving characters like Zeus, Ares, Sisyphus, and so on
- the friend you have a lot in common with, and who I regret not introducing you to earlier
- What I will always have for you, no matter how what the situation may be
- Unnecessarily Acrobatic person you used to have a crush on
- Our wonderful grandson who carries horror games
- Your favorite animal
- What you would instantly fall asleep from if I placed it on top of you straight out of the dryer
- Grumpy bunny that flings her food bowl everywhere
- Mythology set in Scandinavia, involving characters like Odin, Thor, Freya, and so on
- The thing you've been doing for a long time, and still even today have no clue how you do so well
40 Clues: "Are you sure" • Your favorite animal • *Suplexes an entire god* • The name of a big fat cat • A bunny that deserved better • Scottish (You know who it is) • "Oooo and they're both ____!" • The Shogun, Breaker of Ankles • Game involving a kingdom of bugs • What you usually order from Wendy's • The name of a shy and scaredy guinea pig • The name of the game that brought us together • ...
Astro Crosswords - Stars and Constellations 2021-04-06
Across
- Brightest star in the sky, part of the Canis Major constellation. It has a small white dwarf as a companion star
- The constellation of the scale. Its name can also mean weight or money.
- Taurus' eye. The Pioneer 10 probe is moving in the direction of this star 65 lightyears away from us, and should arrive there within the next 2 million years.
- The largest constellation, it crosses the celestial equator.
- Mother of Andromeda, in mythology it was punished by Poseidon and it now spends eternity sitting on her throne around the North Celestial Pole.
- Great constellation of the Northern Hemisphere. It surrounds the Ursa Minor, and gives its name to an opening in chess.
- The star that indicates North. It is part of a triple system, and its brightness changes periodically.
- The compass, one of the constellations created in the XVIII century, has this name in latin.
- Brightest star in the Near-Infrared wavelength. This is one of the most famous Red Giants in the sky.
- This is the third brightest star in the night sky, and a red giant in the Boötes constellation.
- Known as the Aquila Alpha, this is a main sequence type A star
- This red giant in the Southern Cross constellation is the M-type giant closest to our own Sun.
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- Wheat branch in Virgo's hands, this star is a spectroscopic binary. The two companions orbit so cloe to each other they are deformed by each others gravitational pull and gain an oval shape.
- Also known as Beta Orion, this is a Blue Supergiant that varies its brightness slightly over time.
- Canis Minor Alpha, it is only 11.46 lightyears away from us, therefore being one of our Sun's nearest neighbors.
- Tail of the Ursa Major, it is the third brightest star in this constellation. In reality it is a blue/white main sequence star.
- The eye of Scorpio, this star is actually a binary with a red supergiant and a main sequence star.
- Scorpio's pincer, it has lost to IAU its classic name and is now known as Beta Scorpii.
- This bright star from the constellation of Lyra was, 14 000 ago, the one closest to the North Celestial Pole. It is one of the best characterized stars, after our own Sun.
- Its name corresponds to the pilot in Jason's ship in greek mythology, and it is the second brightest star in the night sky.
- A blue/white Supergiant, this star is part of the Swan Constellation and the Summer Triangle Asterism.
- The head of one of the twins, it is actually part of a six star systema
- Known as the Alpha Auriga, this star is actually a system with two pairs of two stars.
- This constellation has the name of a Greek Hero. It contains the solar Apex, direction the SUn is pointing towards while it moves around the Milky Way.
- Lion's chest, in reality it corresponds to a system with two pairs of two stars
25 Clues: The largest constellation, it crosses the celestial equator. • Known as the Aquila Alpha, this is a main sequence type A star • The constellation of the scale. Its name can also mean weight or money. • The head of one of the twins, it is actually part of a six star systema • Lion's chest, in reality it corresponds to a system with two pairs of two stars • ...
English 1 Mega Crossword 2025-11-25
Across
- Type of play Romeo & Juliet is
- Name chosen by the protagonist of Anthem, after the titan in Greek mythology who gives fire to humanity
- Name of the small, smart man, who is a protagonist in Of Mice and Men
- Fictional town where To Kill a Mockingbird takes place
- The respected, cowboy like figure who is kind to George and Lennie in Of Mice and Men
- Type of fish the old man defeats in The Old Man and the Sea
- An old man who has a similarly old dog who is shot during the story of Of Mice and Men, joins in on George and Lennie's Plan
- Pen name of the author of Animal Farm
- City the old man hails from in The Old Man and the Sea
- Author of Romeo & Juliet (among many other things)
- Family that Romeo hails from
- The animal that Lennie obsesses over in Of Mice and Men due to how soft they are
- Fictional political system practiced by the talking animals in Animal Farm
- Name of the pig dictator in Animal Farm
- Aggressive Capulet, cousin of Juliet, slain by Romeo
- Nickname of Jeremy Finch, football player and son of a lawyer in To Kill a Mockingbird
- The item Romeo buys to use on himself once he believes Juliet is dead
- Thing I had you do for five minutes at the beginning of class
- Name of the old man who goes to sea for 84 days without catching a fish
- Nickname of Jean Louise Finch, protagonist and narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird
- The lady Lennie kills accidentally towards the end of Of Mice and Men
- Author of Anthem
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- Family that Juliet hails from
- Author of Of Mice and Men
- Author of To Kill a Mockingbird
- The old man's companion or "the young boy" in The Old Man and the Sea
- Real world political system being criticized in both Anthem and Animal Farm
- Real U.S. state where To Kill a Mockingbird takes place
- Romeo's best friend, cousin of Prince, slain by Juliet's Cousin
- Hero of the first Greek mythology story we read
- Author of The Old Man and the Sea
- Patriarch of the Finch family, defense lawyer during the central case of To Kill a Mockingbird
- Surname of the malicious family in To Kill a Mockingbird who accuses Tom Robinson
- Italian city where Romeo & Juliet takes place
- Baseball team the old man roots for in The Old Man and the Sea
- Item that is reinvented by the protagonist of Anthem
- Innocent black man accused during the central trial of To Kill a Mockingbird
- Name of the noble and hardworking horse in Animal farm that is eventually turned to glue
- The mysterious neighbor of the Finches who saves the children at the end of To Kill a Mockingbird
- Name of the large, mentally challenged man who is a protagonist in Of Mice and Men
40 Clues: Author of Anthem • Author of Of Mice and Men • Family that Romeo hails from • Family that Juliet hails from • Type of play Romeo & Juliet is • Author of To Kill a Mockingbird • Author of The Old Man and the Sea • Pen name of the author of Animal Farm • Name of the pig dictator in Animal Farm • Italian city where Romeo & Juliet takes place • ...
12h 2024-04-30
Across
- - Persian king who invaded Greece in 480 BC (6 letters, six)
- - Last battle of the American Revolutionary War, effectively ending the conflict (8 letters, eight)
- - Spanish fleet defeated by the English in 1588 (6 letters, six)
- - German statesman who unified most of the German states into a powerful empire (8 letters, eight)
- - Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence (7 letters, seven)
- - Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (9 letters, nine)
- - Intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century (12 letters, twelve)
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- - System of government first established in ancient Athens (9 letters, nine)
- - In Norse mythology, a hall located in Asgard where heroes slain in battle are received (8 letters, eight)
- - Stone that was a key in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs (7 letters, seven)
- - Hero of the Trojan War and the central character of Homer's Odyssey (7 letters, seven)
- - Medieval Knights known for their role in the Crusades (8 letters, eight)
- - British Prime Minister during much of World War II (9 letters, nine)
- - First artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union (7 letters, seven)
- - Last imperial dynasty of China (4 letters, four)
15 Clues: - Last imperial dynasty of China (4 letters, four) • - Persian king who invaded Greece in 480 BC (6 letters, six) • - Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (9 letters, nine) • - Spanish fleet defeated by the English in 1588 (6 letters, six) • - British Prime Minister during much of World War II (9 letters, nine) • ...
Roman Religion Crossword -Period 7 2023-08-30
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- a religious building that's meant for worshipping or praying
- series of customs or procedures for a ceremony, often religious.
- belief in only one god
- religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
- the ancient empire, centred on the city of Rome
- religion based on the holy book of the Torah and the teaching surrounding it.
- beliefs, customs, and cultural characteristics handed down from one generation to the next.
- what you believe about human beings' relationship to a higher power (such as God)
- a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
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- the official religion of the Roman Empire.
- having a belief in many gods and goddesses
- earned behavior of people, including their languages, belief systems, social structures, institutions, and material goods. Also: a group of people that share the same cultural traits and values.
- head of the Roman Catholic Church; in ancient Rome, bishop of Rome who claimed authority over all other bishops
- religious belief that is contrary to the official teachings of a church
- set of stories, traditions, or beliefs associated with a particular group or the history of an event.
15 Clues: belief in only one god • the official religion of the Roman Empire. • having a belief in many gods and goddesses • the ancient empire, centred on the city of Rome • religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. • a religious building that's meant for worshipping or praying • series of customs or procedures for a ceremony, often religious. • ...
Ancient Greek Innovations 2025-01-12
Across
- A machine designed by Archimedes to raise water, often used for irrigation.
- A tool used by the ancient Greeks to study the stars and navigate.
- A place for drama and plays, often performed to honour the god Dionysus.
- A type of play in ancient Greece that often told serious stories with sad endings.
- The study of wisdom and ideas, pioneered by thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
- Tall structures used to support buildings, often seen in Greek temples.
- A branch of mathematics developed by the Greeks, used to measure shapes and spaces.
- A simple machine used in ancient Greek engineering to lift heavy objects.
- A sports competition that began in ancient Greece to honour Zeus.
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- A system of government first developed in Athens where citizens vote to make decisions.
- An idea proposed by Greek astronomers suggesting the Sun is at the centre of the solar system.
- A Greek inventor and mathematician known for his screw pump and discoveries about levers.
- A collection of stories about gods and heroes, central to Greek culture.
- A structure used to carry water, an engineering innovation used in ancient Greece and Rome.
- Hippocrates, the "Father of ___," developed practices still used in healthcare today.
15 Clues: A sports competition that began in ancient Greece to honour Zeus. • A tool used by the ancient Greeks to study the stars and navigate. • Tall structures used to support buildings, often seen in Greek temples. • A place for drama and plays, often performed to honour the god Dionysus. • A collection of stories about gods and heroes, central to Greek culture. • ...
Reading response vocab project 2026-04-07
Across
- having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
- A thing or a collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail.
- Nonsense
- The three sisters in Greek mythology, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa
- bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
- climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
- a mound or tapering column rising from the floor of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water and often uniting with a stalacti,te
- a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
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- a team sport played while straddling broomsticks, in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through any of three hoops fixed at either end of the field.
- To wave or flourish something—typically a weapon—in a menacing, dramatic, or aggressive manner.
- causing terror or horror.
- the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
- Plural form of penny in Britain
- a projecting starched frill worn around the neck, characteristic of Elizabethan and Jacobean costume.
- the unwanted or officious interference in other people's affairs, business, or private lives
15 Clues: Nonsense • causing terror or horror. • Plural form of penny in Britain • bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible • a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. • The three sisters in Greek mythology, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa • having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. • ...
Mars edition 2021-02-19
Across
- In roman mythology, Mars was the god of what? (3)
- the name of the chemical compound that gives Mars its nickname (4,5)
- Which now dissolved union, was the first to land on Mars back in 1971 (6,5)
- What is the name of the crater that perseverance has landed in (6)
- The nickname for mars (3,6)
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- an inhabitant of Mars. Think Matt Damon (7)
- Mars is 4th planet from the sun and is sandwiched between earth and which other planet(7)
- What social media platform did perseverance use to say: I'm safe on Mars, Perseverance will get you anywhere(7)
- the highest mountain on Mars and the highest volcano in our solar system. Think where the Greek Gods made their home. (7,4)
- As well as looking for signs of life, what vital molecule is perseverance attempting to make from carbon dioxide. You can't breathe without it. (6)
10 Clues: The nickname for mars (3,6) • an inhabitant of Mars. Think Matt Damon (7) • In roman mythology, Mars was the god of what? (3) • What is the name of the crater that perseverance has landed in (6) • the name of the chemical compound that gives Mars its nickname (4,5) • Which now dissolved union, was the first to land on Mars back in 1971 (6,5) • ...
THE FALL OF TROY 2021-04-29
Across
- The left the Trojan horse as an offering to her.
- Prince of Troy, who stole Helen of Sparta.
- He came up with the plan to build a giant wooden horse and roll it up to the gates, pretending they have surrendered.
- He is a warrior extraordinarily strong, courageous and loyal, but he had one vulnerability–his “ heel.”
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- King of Sparta in Greek mythology, husband of Helen
- He is the prophet that tells the Greeks that they must capture the Trojan prophet Helenus in order to win.
- The wooden horse used by the Greeks, during the Trojan War, to enter the city of Troy and win the war.
- A river which Achilles' mother dipping him to make his body vulnerable except his heel which she held.
- The most beautiful woman in the world.
- He was struck by Athena with madness as a consequence of his revenge.
10 Clues: The most beautiful woman in the world. • Prince of Troy, who stole Helen of Sparta. • The left the Trojan horse as an offering to her. • King of Sparta in Greek mythology, husband of Helen • He was struck by Athena with madness as a consequence of his revenge. • The wooden horse used by the Greeks, during the Trojan War, to enter the city of Troy and win the war. • ...
Words their way #29 2022-02-17
Across
- A stone that contains crystals and minerals
- The study of animals
- It is an optical instrument that is used to see things that are not able to be seen by the naked eye.
- An instrument containing lenses and mirrors by which a person can get a view that would otherwise be blocked.
- a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
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- The study of Myths
- A telescope is an optical instrument that you use to look at things that are far away.
- A forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth.
- The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments
- Is a type of measurement that is used to measure all kids of lengths
10 Clues: The study of Myths • The study of animals • A stone that contains crystals and minerals • Is a type of measurement that is used to measure all kids of lengths • The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments • A telescope is an optical instrument that you use to look at things that are far away. • ...
Mythical Creatures 2023-10-09
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- mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
- mythical bird known for its ability to be reborn from its own ashes.
- legendary sea monster often depicted as a giant octopus or squid.
- winged horse from Greek mythology, often associated with poetry and the Muses.
- legendary serpent-like creature often associated with fire and flight.
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- mythical horse-like creature with a single spiral horn on its forehead.
- mythical sea creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish.
- mythical beast with the body parts of various animals, often including a lion, goat, and serpent.
- creature with the body of a human and the head of a bull, known for its labyrinthine home.
- creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
10 Clues: legendary sea monster often depicted as a giant octopus or squid. • mythical bird known for its ability to be reborn from its own ashes. • creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. • legendary serpent-like creature often associated with fire and flight. • mythical horse-like creature with a single spiral horn on its forehead. • ...
A.P. Lang Vocabulary Group 5 2014-02-19
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- A disease or ailment
- Make a concerted or violent attack on
- A quality that evokes pity or sadness
- Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise
- A person's facial features or expression, esp. when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin
- Clear or obvious to the eye or mind; display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate
- (of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly
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- Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
- (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences; �a woman, or a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist
- (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
- (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires; an incendiary bomb or device
- Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction; drive or urge (an animal) on with a goad
- Clothing
- Abstinence from alcoholic drink
- Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
15 Clues: Clothing • A disease or ailment • Abstinence from alcoholic drink • Make a concerted or violent attack on • A quality that evokes pity or sadness • Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise • Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation • Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive • ...
JNFLSIC LIBRARY 2018-08-30
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- Harry Potter is an example of a ___ book
- The science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services; Books on this topic can be found in the 330s
- The setting of 'The Great Gatsby'
- Where and when the story takes place
- An African-American physicist and mathemetician who features in the book 'Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World'
- ___ Fiction is a genre of literature that focuses on narratives that take place in the past and are characterized chiefly by an imaginative reconstruction of historical events and personages
- Rick Riordan writes fantasy series using elements of Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse ____
- First book in the Seeds of America trilogy by Laurie Halse Anderson
- Charlotte ___ wrote 'Jane Eyre'
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- Books that deal with facts and reality
- Orson Scott ___ is the author of many science fiction books, including 'Ender's Game.'
- The full name of the protagonist in '1984.'
- The secret society found in the book 'The Young Elites'
- The land in a popular fantasy series by C.S. Lewis
- Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Nathaniel ___ is famous for his short stories and novels, such as 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The House of the Seven Gables'
15 Clues: Charlotte ___ wrote 'Jane Eyre' • The setting of 'The Great Gatsby' • Where and when the story takes place • Books that deal with facts and reality • Harry Potter is an example of a ___ book • The full name of the protagonist in '1984.' • The land in a popular fantasy series by C.S. Lewis • The secret society found in the book 'The Young Elites' • ...
Seven Wonders Vocab Set 2 2021-04-06
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- to be made up of
- an object which holds 7 or 9 candles, that Jewish people use for worship
- a building, statue, or place that honours a person or event that happened
- to make someone or something stronger, such as build walls around a city
- when soldiers or police officers surround a city or building to try take control of it
- something that blocks your path or makes it difficult to do what you want to do
- being careful not to offend or upset other people when doing or saying something
- greatly loved, valuable, or important
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- to officially tell people about something or to say something in a loud way
- ideas from different cultures believed by many people but are not true
- to put a dead person or animal in a grave, to hide something in the ground
- a place that people visit because it is connected with something important to them
- to show in a picture or a painting, to describe using words or a story
- a person who studies or writes about history
- to take and hold a person, or to get control of a place
15 Clues: to be made up of • greatly loved, valuable, or important • a person who studies or writes about history • to take and hold a person, or to get control of a place • ideas from different cultures believed by many people but are not true • to show in a picture or a painting, to describe using words or a story • ...
Constellation 2023-09-05
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- Resembles a graceful swan with its long neck and wings stretched out.
- Represents a water-bearer pouring water from a jug-like container.
- It looks like a warrior with a belt and a sword in the night sky.
- Shaped like a flying horse with a square body and four legs.
- Looks like a long dragon winding its way through the sky.
- Resembles a ram's head with curving horns made of stars.
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- Represents twins and has two bright stars that look like twin brothers.
- Shaped like a "W" or "M" and is named after a queen in Greek mythology.
- Looks like a scorpion with a curvy body and a long, curving tail.
- Depicts a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat and is associated with harvest.
- Looks like an archer drawing a bow and aiming an arrow at the stars.
- Resembles a bull's head with bright stars forming its eyes and horns.
- Resembles a lion with a mane and some bright stars for the head and tail.
- Major (Big Dipper) A group of stars that form a big ladle or saucepan.
- Major Features the brightest star, Sirius, and represents a big dog.
15 Clues: Resembles a ram's head with curving horns made of stars. • Looks like a long dragon winding its way through the sky. • Shaped like a flying horse with a square body and four legs. • Looks like a scorpion with a curvy body and a long, curving tail. • It looks like a warrior with a belt and a sword in the night sky. • ...
ancient Maya 2024-05-19
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- - The writing system of the Maya, consisting of intricate symbols representing words and sounds.
- - One of the largest and most significant ancient Maya cities.
- - An ancient manuscript in book form, used by the Maya for writing and recording information.
- - A natural sinkhole or well, considered sacred by the Maya and often used for sacrificial offerings.
- - The term for a divine king or ruler in Maya society.
- - The underworld in Maya mythology.
- - A monumental structure with a square base and sloping sides, used as temples and tombs by the Maya.
- - A traditional Mesoamerican agricultural system involving the rotation of crops.
- - A raised paved road built by the Maya, often connecting cities and ceremonial centers.
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- - An upright stone slab or column typically bearing inscriptions or relief carvings.
- - A major archaeological site and city of the Maya civilization, famous for the pyramid El Castillo.
- - The 260-day sacred calendar of the Maya used for divination and ritual purposes.
- - The 365-day solar calendar used by the Maya.
- - A ritualistic sport played by the Maya involving a rubber ball and often associated with ceremonial significance.
- - The Maya creation myth and one of the most important pieces of Maya literature.
15 Clues: - The underworld in Maya mythology. • - The 365-day solar calendar used by the Maya. • - The term for a divine king or ruler in Maya society. • - One of the largest and most significant ancient Maya cities. • - The Maya creation myth and one of the most important pieces of Maya literature. • ...
Hercules Myth 2023-12-21
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- Which king did Hercules serve as a slave during part of his life?
- In the Fifth Labor, whose stables did Hercules have to clean in a single day?
- What was was the name of the three-headed dog, which Hercules had to capture in the Underworld?
- What gift did Zeus give him as a symbol of his strength?
- What did Hercules wear as protection?
- Who caused Hercules to kill his wife and children in a fit of madness?
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- How did Hercules do to atone for the murder of his family?
- What creature did Hercules slay as one of his labors, which had nine heads and breathed fire?
- In Greek mythology, who is the father of Hercules?
- What was the name of Hercules' first wife, whom he slaughtered in a fit of rage?
- Who was Hercules' loyal companion during his adventures?
- What mortal woman is Hercules' mother?
- What was the name of the centaur who trained Hercules in archery?
- What were the Twelve Labors of Hercules?
- What was the name of Hercules' second wife, whom he married after the death of his first wife and children?
15 Clues: What did Hercules wear as protection? • What mortal woman is Hercules' mother? • What were the Twelve Labors of Hercules? • In Greek mythology, who is the father of Hercules? • Who was Hercules' loyal companion during his adventures? • What gift did Zeus give him as a symbol of his strength? • How did Hercules do to atone for the murder of his family? • ...
Literary Elements 2017-05-25
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- The repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.
- The character that opposes the protagonist.
- A comparison between two unlike things using a word such as like, as.
- Struggle between a literary character and an outside force such as nature or another character.
- A figure of speech in which a nonhuman or nonliving thing or quality is talked about as if it were human or alive.
- An imaginative comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is said to be another thing.
- A reference to a statement, person, place, or an event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, or science.
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- The main character of a story.
- The most emotional or suspenseful moment in the story.
- The use of words whose sounds echo their sense (boom pow zap).
- Moral, lesson, or message the author is trying to convey.
- When the characters problems are solved and the story ends.
- The time and place in which the events of a work of literature take place.
- The vantage point at which a story is told.
- Literary term used to describe the events that make up a story.
15 Clues: The main character of a story. • The character that opposes the protagonist. • The vantage point at which a story is told. • The most emotional or suspenseful moment in the story. • Moral, lesson, or message the author is trying to convey. • When the characters problems are solved and the story ends. • The use of words whose sounds echo their sense (boom pow zap). • ...
Changing Rights and Freedom- Aboriginals 2013-02-03
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- to control their own lives.
- Children were forcibly removed from indigenous Australians as young as possible for the immediate purpose of raising them separately from and ignorant of their culture and people
- Original or earliest known inhabitant
- The right of a group of people to determine what is best for them
- The merging of cultural traits from previously distinct cultural groups, not involving biological amalgamation.
- The act of protecting or the state of being protected
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- The ancient time of the creation of all things by sacred ancestors, whose spirits continue into the present, as conceived in the mythology of the Australian Aborigines.
- To come between disputing people, groups, etc.
- Practical things which improve the living standards of Indigenous people
- To put aside a difference and come together as friends.
- Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country
- An act or instance of integrating a racial, religious, or ethnic group.
- The position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
- A person having one-fourth black ancestry;
- To separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group
15 Clues: to control their own lives. • Original or earliest known inhabitant • A person having one-fourth black ancestry; • To come between disputing people, groups, etc. • The act of protecting or the state of being protected • To put aside a difference and come together as friends. • The right of a group of people to determine what is best for them • ...
Mr Holt's Crossword- y as in pyramid 2021-02-16
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- exercises and skills performed on mats and apparatus, spectacular Olympic event
- type of fluid in the body's immune system, starts with L
- a normal or standard example of something, acting according to type
- something man-made, not naturally occurring, eg. materials, grass, starts with S
- maths term meaning each half of a shape is a mirror image of the other
- old stories and legends, starts with m
- clues or hints that aren't obvious, starts and ends in C
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- not a real name, used to hide a person's real identity such as an author, starts with PS
- a picture, diagram or image representing a meaning such as a company brand
- 3D object with circular ends and one smooth side
- the study of physical features and attributes of the earth, starts with P
- to express sadness and concern for another person, perhaps because of an accident or death
- the words of a song
- words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings
- 3 dimensional object with a pointed apex, found in Egypt Country in Northern Africa, famed for pyramids and the Nile River
15 Clues: the words of a song • old stories and legends, starts with m • 3D object with circular ends and one smooth side • type of fluid in the body's immune system, starts with L • clues or hints that aren't obvious, starts and ends in C • a normal or standard example of something, acting according to type • ...
crossword for polytheism 2023-12-15
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- The blending of different religious or cultural beliefs into a new system
- A broad term used to describe various pre-Christian religions that worshipped multiple deities and practiced nature-based rituals.
- a set of actions or words that are performed regularly as part of a religious ceremony
- the collection of all the gods in a polytheistic religion
- A major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, which developed from Vedic religion.
- the belief in and worship of many gods
- the collection of stories and beliefs associated with a particular religion
- the worship of an image or representation of a god, rather than the god itself
- a god or goddess worshipped in a polytheistic religion
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- the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, and behaviors to non-human entities, such as gods or animals
- The belief that all objects, places, and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence
- The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
- an offering made to a deity as a sign of respect or supplication
- A person or place considered to be a source of divine prophecy or wisdom
- The study of the nature of God and religious belief
15 Clues: the belief in and worship of many gods • The study of the nature of God and religious belief • a god or goddess worshipped in a polytheistic religion • the collection of all the gods in a polytheistic religion • an offering made to a deity as a sign of respect or supplication • A person or place considered to be a source of divine prophecy or wisdom • ...
History Week 12 2023-11-13
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- Leonardo spent months studying this creature so he could sculpt it well. (P. 45)
- Sandro Boticelli went to live with his brother, who was a ____ (P. 39)
- ____ succeeded Cosimo as the head of the Medici family. (P. 27)
- Boticelli was also asked to paint numerous scenes from Greek mythology by this family. (P. 40)
- One of Boticelli's first commissions was to make a painting called this. (P. 40)
- One of Leonardo's most famous paintings is titled ___ (P. 46)
- Leonardo was so good at this activity that his boss quit and let him take over the business (P. 44)
- Leo Da Vinci was the ____ son of a lawyer. (P. 43)
- The Turkish ___ died in 1481. (P. 32)
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- This pope hated the Medici family (P. 29)
- This man died in 1464 (P. 27)
- Girolamo Savonarola was born in this town in 1492. (P. 35)
- When he was this age, Lorenzo Medici's parents decided it was time for him to marry. (P. 28)
- Leonardo as a child was so good at this subject that his instructor quit teaching him! (P. 43)
- Girolamo Savonarola encouraged people to forsake ancient philosophers like this man (P. 36)
15 Clues: This man died in 1464 (P. 27) • The Turkish ___ died in 1481. (P. 32) • This pope hated the Medici family (P. 29) • Leo Da Vinci was the ____ son of a lawyer. (P. 43) • Girolamo Savonarola was born in this town in 1492. (P. 35) • One of Leonardo's most famous paintings is titled ___ (P. 46) • ____ succeeded Cosimo as the head of the Medici family. (P. 27) • ...
vocab number 1 2023-02-01
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- a west african historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet or musician. They maintain a tradition of oral history storytelling.
- the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people or other social group.
- skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitful
- a persons standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do
- The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force
- The action of being parted or divided, to be divided
- to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
- a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
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- in exactly the same words as were used originally
- used to refer to people who originally lived in a place, rather than people who there from somewhere else
- a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold such as copper or coffee
- to use someone unfairly for your own advantage, especially for profit.
- A property of anything that is valuable on its own
- the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, and/or expressions that characterize a person.
- related to, based on, or appearing in myths or mythology
15 Clues: in exactly the same words as were used originally • A property of anything that is valuable on its own • The action of being parted or divided, to be divided • skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitful • related to, based on, or appearing in myths or mythology • to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest. • ...
Star-Crossed 2025-01-28
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- An app that analyzes the kind of day you will have based on your star signs, and can also compare your relationships and compatibility with others on the app.
- A card game which involves gaining affection tokens through delivering letters to the princess.
- The Japanese festival of Tanabata, or the Star Festival, is celebrated to commemorate two star-crossed lovers represented by the stars Vega, and this star.
- The name of the most renowned male “star-crossed lover” in Shakespearean works.
- The holiday that this game is themed around.
- The name of the first Veto competition of this season of Swift.
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- The planet named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
- A word that means to be very loving and/or loyal.
- A word meaning having a brief, but intense infatuation with someone.
- A flower that symbolizes romantic love, when red.
- In a story portraying the two star-crossed lovers, Jay Gatsby and Daisy, this actor plays Jay in one of movie portrayals.
- The name of Cupid in Greek Mythology.
- The popular video game in which players try to buy the most Super Stars.
- Another word for starry-eyed.
- A cloud of dust and gas in space.
15 Clues: Another word for starry-eyed. • A cloud of dust and gas in space. • The name of Cupid in Greek Mythology. • The holiday that this game is themed around. • A word that means to be very loving and/or loyal. • A flower that symbolizes romantic love, when red. • The planet named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. • ...
Fantasy Creatures 2025-06-19
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- What magical creature is known for its single horn on its forehead?
- What tiny, magical creature has wings and is often associated with good luck?
- What small, bearded creature is often depicted as living underground and guarding treasure?
- What legendary bird is said to be reborn from its own ashes?
- What person uses spells and potions for both good and bad purposes?
- What creature is half-human, half-horse, with the upper body of a human and lower body of a horse?
- What half-human, half-fish creature lives in the water?
- What mythical creature is a human that transforms into a wolf during the full moon?
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- What person possesses magical powers and is skilled in sorcery?
- What mythical creature has wings and breathes fire?
- What creature is known for its ability to transform into a bat and drink blood?
- What winged horse in Greek mythology is often associated with thunder and lightning?
- What legendary sea monster is often depicted as a giant octopus or squid?
- What creature is large, ugly, and often depicted as threatening?
- What mythical creature has the body of a lion and the head of an eagle?
15 Clues: What mythical creature has wings and breathes fire? • What half-human, half-fish creature lives in the water? • What legendary bird is said to be reborn from its own ashes? • What person possesses magical powers and is skilled in sorcery? • What creature is large, ugly, and often depicted as threatening? • ...
Leonardo Da Vinci 2023-04-17
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- Theme often depicted in Leonardo's artwork, such as in his painting "The Annunciation" where the angel Gabriel is shown holding a lily, symbolizing purity.
- Type of painting Leonardo created on a wall in the Palazzo Vecchio
- One of Leonardo's most famous paintings
- City known for its high-quality marble that was used by Leonardo in his sculptures
- Term used to describe Leonardo's mastery in multiple fields
- Color that Leonardo often used in his sketches and drawings
- Activity that Leonardo conceptualized and designed a breathing apparatus for
- Area of study that Leonardo was passionate about and led him to create detailed anatomical drawings of horses
- Animal that Leonardo studied and drew extensively, including a famous drawing of a lion attacking a man
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- One of Leonardo's famous drawings depicting ideal human proportions
- City where Leonardo spent much of his early career
- Technique used by Leonardo to create realistic folds in clothing in his paintings
- Flying machine concept that Leonardo sketched and is considered a precursor to the modern helicopter
- Famous painting depicting Jesus and his apostles at the Last Supper
- Collection of notes and sketches Leonardo made throughout his life that are now considered an important historical document
15 Clues: One of Leonardo's most famous paintings • City where Leonardo spent much of his early career • Term used to describe Leonardo's mastery in multiple fields • Color that Leonardo often used in his sketches and drawings • Type of painting Leonardo created on a wall in the Palazzo Vecchio • One of Leonardo's famous drawings depicting ideal human proportions • ...
Ganpati Bappa Morya 2012-09-17
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- The rulers of Maharashtra who patronized Lord Ganesha
- The general of the gods & brother to Lord Ganesha
- According to mythology, Lord Ganesha has only one tusk, because he threw the other one at the?
- The man behind the popularization of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
- what creature is highly significant in that it is the only figure in nature that has the form of the symbol for Om
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- The lunar month when Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated is called what in Hindi?
- Lord Kartikeya, the challenger to Lord Ganesha for circumnavigating the world, used this creature as his vehicle
- Traditional sweets distributed during Ganesh Chaturthi
- Remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha is also known as what in in Hindi?
- While instructing his servants to cut off the head of any creature they could find, what direction did Lord Shiva mention the head of the creature to be in?
10 Clues: The general of the gods & brother to Lord Ganesha • The rulers of Maharashtra who patronized Lord Ganesha • Traditional sweets distributed during Ganesh Chaturthi • Remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha is also known as what in in Hindi? • The man behind the popularization of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi • ...
Stormy Vocabulary 2013-05-14
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- hero- a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events: Beowulf, an epic poem with extraordinary strength
- any word of phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality: “Richard the Lion-Hearted” is an epithet of Richard I.
- to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn
- to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks; worry: He was harried by constant doubts.
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- food supplies; provisions
- to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay: He was appalled by the damage from the fire. I am appalled at your mistakes.
- causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent
- to struggle in opposition: to contend with the enemy for control of the part.
- Classical Mythology... the food of the Gods. Compare nectar
- insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity
10 Clues: food supplies; provisions • to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn • causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent • Classical Mythology... the food of the Gods. Compare nectar • insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity • to struggle in opposition: to contend with the enemy for control of the part. • ...
5/6H Crossword homework ;) 2013-08-14
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- Such a list at the back of a book, explaining or defining difficult or unusual words and expressions used in the text.
- A school or class for young children between the ages of four and six years.
- having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
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- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
- The substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed: Stone is a durable material.
- An apparatus for representing the positions, motions, and phases of the planets, satellites, etc., in the solar system.
- Making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- The gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air.
- A body of myths, as that of a particular people or that relating to a particular person.
- Having an irregular or discontinuous arrangement, as of leaflets along a stem.
10 Clues: The gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air. • A school or class for young children between the ages of four and six years. • Having an irregular or discontinuous arrangement, as of leaflets along a stem. • Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality. • ...
jakes biology crossword 2021-01-27
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- the religions of the surface-atmosphere and hydrosphere of the Earth
- factors in biology and ecology, abiotic components or abiotic factors are nonliving chemicals and physical parts of the Earth
- all inhabits of a particular town area or country
- a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
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- the study of living organisms divided into many specialized fields that cover their mythology psychology anatomy Behavior origin and distribution
- factor biotic factors can be described as I need a living component that affects another organism or shapes of the ecosystem
- a group of people living in the same place
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or another organism
- the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives or operates
- Bronco biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings
10 Clues: a group of people living in the same place • all inhabits of a particular town area or country • the religions of the surface-atmosphere and hydrosphere of the Earth • the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or another organism • a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment • ...
Rome 1 2018-03-03
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- the practice of reading signs (or omens) to determine the will of the gods
- ‘Roman peace’, refers to the period of Roman history from the time of Augustus when civil war and internal conflict ended
- a geological term referring to the processes controlling the structure and properties of the Earth’s crust
- a Roman citizen who was not a patrician; one of the common people
- a strip of land projecting into a sea or lake from the mainland
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- a sign of some kind that indicates the success or failure of some future event, commonly used by the Romans to determine good or evil for future events
- the plundering of a place or city, usually after capture
- a member of a noble family who formed a privileged class in early Rome
- a story or popular belief held by particular groups and used to explain human experiences
- to steal items by force, usually during war or conflict
10 Clues: to steal items by force, usually during war or conflict • the plundering of a place or city, usually after capture • a strip of land projecting into a sea or lake from the mainland • a Roman citizen who was not a patrician; one of the common people • a member of a noble family who formed a privileged class in early Rome • ...
Nesto Crossword 2023-09-13
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- language-Speech or writing that departs from literal meaning in order to achieve a special effect or meaning using “figures of speech.”
- category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a distinctive style, form, or content.
- extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language
- understanding between a reader and a writer about certain details of a story that does not need to be explained
- turning point in the plot or the high point of action.
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- poetry, it is an intentional digression from the ordinary word order, which is used to maintain regular meters.
- account of the true personal experiences of an author
- reference to a canonical work of literature, usually the Bible, Shakespeare, or mythology
- figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or comic/dramatic effect.
- protagonist’s adversary
10 Clues: protagonist’s adversary • account of the true personal experiences of an author • turning point in the plot or the high point of action. • extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language • figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or comic/dramatic effect. • ...
Poetry Terms 2023-03-23
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- a group of lines in a poem arranged together
- the structure and organization of a poem
- when two or more words start with the same consonant sound, are used to emphasize an idea or action and create an emotional response
- the formal arrangement of rhymes in a stanza or a poem
- is a literary and poetic device wherein words are employed to imitate sounds associated with what they describe
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- convey hidden meanings
- which the reader has important knowledge that the characters do not
- a term that refers to various parts of poetry, such as a single line of poetry, a stanza, or the entire poem
- is the basic rhythmic structure of a line within a work of poetry
- is an indirect reference to a person, place, thing, history, mythology, or work of art, that the poet wants to acknowledge as relevant to the poem’s meaning.
10 Clues: convey hidden meanings • the structure and organization of a poem • a group of lines in a poem arranged together • the formal arrangement of rhymes in a stanza or a poem • is the basic rhythmic structure of a line within a work of poetry • which the reader has important knowledge that the characters do not • ...
History of Calypso 2021-10-13
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- Very few believe that the word Calypso of ______ mythology is related to the Calypso music genre.
- The language the majority of Calyspos were originally sung in
- This is considered the national folk song of Trinidad and Tobago.
- It is believed that West ____ tribal songs were the precursor to Calypso.
- This Calypsonian produced hundreds of calypsos from the 1940s until his death in 2001.
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- Hollis Liverpool stated that Calypso had its roots in the West African custom of _____ court singing.
- This is a style of poetry, blended with Calypso that expresses the experiences of everyday people.
- She was the first female calypsonian to sing in a Calypso tent.
- This genre emerged in the 1970s when calypsonian Lord Shorty began experimenting with East Indian rhythms, using instruments such as the dholak, tabla and dhantal and fusing them with the Calypso beat.
- The types of venues used for Calypsonians to practice and perform during the Carnival season.
10 Clues: The language the majority of Calyspos were originally sung in • She was the first female calypsonian to sing in a Calypso tent. • This is considered the national folk song of Trinidad and Tobago. • It is believed that West ____ tribal songs were the precursor to Calypso. • This Calypsonian produced hundreds of calypsos from the 1940s until his death in 2001. • ...
Andy's Green Spelling Crossword 2021-10-11
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- exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. The modern sport of gymnastics typically involves exercises on bars, beam, floor, and vaulting horse.
- supplied, treated, or enriched with oxygen.
- having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
- a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
- a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
- a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
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- a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, which is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.
- in most cases; usually.
- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
- a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.
10 Clues: in most cases; usually. • feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. • supplied, treated, or enriched with oxygen. • having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. • a fictitious name, especially one used by an author. • a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition. • ...
World Book Day 2025-03-09
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- In The Scarlet Letter, what does the letter “A” on Hester Prynne’s dress symbolise?
- What is wizard of oz’s Dorothy’s surname ?
- In which U.S. state does most of the Twilight series take place?
- Literally the study of whales, "Cetology" is the title of the 32nd chapter of what lengthy American novel?
- According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on earth?
- First appearing in the children's book "Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys", what is the most famous character created by H. A. and Margaret Rey?
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- What was the name of jilly cooper’s novel that was made into a tv show on Disney plus, featuring main character Rupert Campbell Black?
- In which Shakespearean tragedy does the character Iago appear?
- What is the surname of our current poet laureate?
- Which writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 for contributions to music and songwriting?
10 Clues: What is wizard of oz’s Dorothy’s surname ? • What is the surname of our current poet laureate? • In which Shakespearean tragedy does the character Iago appear? • According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on earth? • In which U.S. state does most of the Twilight series take place? • ...
Unit 6 Greece Vocab 2025-03-26
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- An area within a country that is small like a city but acts like a country.
- A style of government ruled by a few power individuals
- Land surrounded by water on 3 sides and connected to a landmass on the 4th side
- a Roman man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.
- A style of government that gives power to the citizens to make decisions by voting
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- A style of government that has citizens elect representatives that make decisions for the whole.
- a collection of stories, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
- a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass
- War between groups of people from the same country
- A style of government that the leader has invaded & taken over control of the land and people.
10 Clues: War between groups of people from the same country • A style of government ruled by a few power individuals • An area within a country that is small like a city but acts like a country. • Land surrounded by water on 3 sides and connected to a landmass on the 4th side • A style of government that gives power to the citizens to make decisions by voting • ...
cross word puzzel 2022-10-24
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- Having the form of a circle; round:
- to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse:
- Meteorology. a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.Compare anticyclone, extratropical cyclone, subtropical cyclone, tropical cyclone.
- a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center.
- an act or instance of going or moving around.
- To go around or bypass:
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- Classical Mythology. a member of a family of giants having a single round eye in the middle of the forehead.
- to form a circle around; surround; encompass:
- the curved path, usually elliptical, described by a planet, satellite, spaceship, etc., around a celestial body, as the sun.
- an act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing.
10 Clues: To go around or bypass: • Having the form of a circle; round: • to form a circle around; surround; encompass: • an act or instance of going or moving around. • an act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing. • to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse: • ...
Vocabulary crossword 2022-10-26
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- treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse
- go around or bypass:
- the form of a circle; round
- Mythology. a member of a family of giants having a single round eye in the middle of the forehead.
- act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing.
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- closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center.
- path, usually elliptical, described by a planet, satellite, spaceship, etc., around a celestial body, as the sun.
- a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.Compare anticyclone, extratropical cyclone, subtropical cyclone, tropical cyclone.
- form a circle around; surround; encompass:
- act or instance of going or moving around.
10 Clues: go around or bypass: • the form of a circle; round • form a circle around; surround; encompass: • act or instance of going or moving around. • act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing. • treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse • ...
Mythical Creatures 2023-10-09
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- mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
- mythical bird known for its ability to be reborn from its own ashes.
- legendary sea monster often depicted as a giant octopus or squid.
- winged horse from Greek mythology, often associated with poetry and the Muses.
- legendary serpent-like creature often associated with fire and flight.
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- mythical horse-like creature with a single spiral horn on its forehead.
- mythical sea creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish.
- mythical beast with the body parts of various animals, often including a lion, goat, and serpent.
- creature with the body of a human and the head of a bull, known for its labyrinthine home.
- creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
10 Clues: legendary sea monster often depicted as a giant octopus or squid. • mythical bird known for its ability to be reborn from its own ashes. • creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. • legendary serpent-like creature often associated with fire and flight. • mythical horse-like creature with a single spiral horn on its forehead. • ...
Myth Vocab 2024-02-09
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- A traditional story or tale that explains the beliefs or customs of a society.
- A story passed down through generations that is often based on real events but may include exaggerated or fantastical elements.
- A person or object believed to have the ability to predict the future or provide wise counsel.
- A female deity, often associated with beauty, wisdom, or nature.
- An adventurous journey undertaken by a hero to achieve a specific goal or find something valuable.
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- The lesson or message that a myth conveys, often about values, behavior,or the consequences of actions
- Supernatural or mysterious powers that characters in myths may possess or encounter.
- The main character in a myth who is typically brave and admired for their noble qualities.
- Powerful beings in mythology who are often considered divine and are believed to have control over various aspects of the world.
- A mythical or imaginary being, often with unique characteristics or
10 Clues: A female deity, often associated with beauty, wisdom, or nature. • A mythical or imaginary being, often with unique characteristics or • A traditional story or tale that explains the beliefs or customs of a society. • Supernatural or mysterious powers that characters in myths may possess or encounter. • ...
Percy Jackson and the lighting thief 2024-10-24
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- the point in the apparent path of the sun at which the sun is farthest north or south of the equator the point in the apparent path of the sun at which the sun is farthest north or south of the equator
- a collection of myths or stories about a specific person, culture, religion, or any group with shared beliefs
- a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling
- a half-brother or half-sister; siblings who share only one parent
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- to speak or say something very quietly
- to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control
- to perplex or amaze
- any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing
- something that is past due or people who are negligent is doing their duty
- matured by extended deliberative thought
10 Clues: to perplex or amaze • to speak or say something very quietly • matured by extended deliberative thought • to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control • a half-brother or half-sister; siblings who share only one parent • something that is past due or people who are negligent is doing their duty • ...
ancient greece crossword puzzle! :D 2026-01-14
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- short story usually with animals or humans maybe plays and are usually fake story’s
- A type of god, mythical creatures usually, like mermaids
- a ancient group of people who had children,elders and soldiers they went to war against someone and lost due to illness.
- : A keyword for old times like 200 BC, a word for dusty caves or abandoned houses.
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- a public marketplace where people come and shop and discuss ideas.
- A family or group of people who come to a new land and settle there.
- A place in southeastern europe, mainy famous and popular for its beauty, ancient civilizations and history.
- Usually a battle or a fight between usually colonies
- a word for money, like dollars or cents even euros and mainly used to buu and or trade/sell things.
- When you exchange with another person or another group for other things.
10 Clues: Usually a battle or a fight between usually colonies • A type of god, mythical creatures usually, like mermaids • a public marketplace where people come and shop and discuss ideas. • A family or group of people who come to a new land and settle there. • When you exchange with another person or another group for other things. • ...
Luck of the Irish Vocabulary 2026-03-24
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- A game played on a court where two teams try to throw a ball through a hoop.
- Good luck or a large amount of money and possessions.
- The traditional beliefs, myths, and stories of a community passed down by word of mouth.
- The traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are part of the history of a group or nation.
- A way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by a group for a long time.
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- A spirit in Irish mythology whose cry is believed to warn of trouble or danger.
- Playful behavior that may cause some trouble but isn't meant to be seriously harmful.
- A creature from Irish folklore who is often small, mischievous, and said to hide a pot of gold.
- A small object worn to bring good luck or to protect against magic or evil.
- A very old story from the past that may or may not be true.
10 Clues: Good luck or a large amount of money and possessions. • A very old story from the past that may or may not be true. • A small object worn to bring good luck or to protect against magic or evil. • A game played on a court where two teams try to throw a ball through a hoop. • A spirit in Irish mythology whose cry is believed to warn of trouble or danger. • ...
Sort 22 Greek Word Parts 2022-02-22
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- a container that keeps liquids hot or cold for long periods of time
- an instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather
- a science that studies rocks, layers of soil, etc., in order to learn about the history of the Earth and its life
- the story of a real person's life written by the person it is about
- an instrument used for measuring temperature
- a science that deals with things that are alive
- of, relating to, or using the natural heat produced inside the Earth
- the branch of science that involves the study of animals and animal behavior
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- an instrument in a car, truck, etc., that indicates how fast the vehicle is going
- a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
- the study of word histories
- a long tube that contains lenses and mirrors and that is used to look over or around something
- ideas that are believed by many people but that are not true
- a device that automatically adjusts the temperature in a room to a desired level
- the story of a real person's life written by someone other than that person
15 Clues: the study of word histories • a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters • an instrument used for measuring temperature • a science that deals with things that are alive • ideas that are believed by many people but that are not true • a container that keeps liquids hot or cold for long periods of time • the story of a real person's life written by the person it is about • ...
vocab number 1 2023-02-01
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- a west african historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet or musician. They maintain a tradition of oral history storytelling.
- the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people or other social group.
- skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitful
- a persons standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do
- The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force
- The action of being parted or divided, to be divided
- to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
- a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
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- in exactly the same words as were used originally
- used to refer to people who originally lived in a place, rather than people who there from somewhere else
- a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold such as copper or coffee
- to use someone unfairly for your own advantage, especially for profit.
- A property of anything that is valuable on its own
- the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, and/or expressions that characterize a person.
- related to, based on, or appearing in myths or mythology
15 Clues: in exactly the same words as were used originally • A property of anything that is valuable on its own • The action of being parted or divided, to be divided • skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitful • related to, based on, or appearing in myths or mythology • to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest. • ...
Rhetorical devices 2023-04-12
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- the use of criticizing people to make us laugh and to see things that are wrong in a system
- the use of referencing literature, history, mythology, science
- the specific use of words to set a tone or attitude
- the arrangement of words in a certain way to give a tone/attitude
- the use of using words/values you don't actually believe in to get a point across
- the use of repeating ideas or words to emphasize their importance
- the use of comparing 2 things that are unalike to show a reader an image
- the use of repeating sounds in words
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- the use of placing to things next to each other to show the contrast between them or emphasize their point
- the use of giving human characteristics to a non human thing
- the use of showing the relation ship between 2 items and then saying how another 2 things have the same relation
- the use of words that connect to your core senses
- the use of exaggeration to set a tone or attitude
- like a metaphor but with words such as like or as to compare things
- structure the use of patterns in sentences to compare or contrast things
15 Clues: the use of repeating sounds in words • the use of words that connect to your core senses • the use of exaggeration to set a tone or attitude • the specific use of words to set a tone or attitude • the use of giving human characteristics to a non human thing • the use of referencing literature, history, mythology, science • ...
Mythic Crossings 2024-02-12
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- Precious stone that holds magical significance and is central to the plot.
- Form taken by Hun-Kame in his quest for vengeance and redemption.
- Theme of ancestry and lineage explored through the characters' relationships and obligations.
- Cultural perspective that shapes characters' actions and beliefs throughout the narrative.
- Feathered serpent god, a powerful figure who plays a key role in the story's events.
- Symbol of kinship and sacrifice, central to the gods' interactions with mortals.
- Emotion that drives characters to confront their past and seek redemption.
- Object of power and deception that conceals the true identity of its wearer.
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- Astronomical constellation where Hun-Kame and Casiopea's journey begins.
- OF SHADOWS Hun-Kame's title as the god of death, a crucial aspect of his character arc.
- Underworld realm in Mayan mythology where Hun-Kame seeks his lost throne. (The setting of the book)
- Mode of transportation that symbolizes Casiopea's longing for freedom and adventure.
- City in Yucatan where Casiopea's journey takes her, representing both freedom and danger.
- Mystical gateway that connects the mortal world with the realm of the gods.
- Powerful female deity who influences the events of the story from the shadows.
15 Clues: Form taken by Hun-Kame in his quest for vengeance and redemption. • Astronomical constellation where Hun-Kame and Casiopea's journey begins. • Precious stone that holds magical significance and is central to the plot. • Emotion that drives characters to confront their past and seek redemption. • ...
REVIEW QUIZ MIL 2025-02-07
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- ART, This art involves the process of arranging or stacking together artistically the stones or big rocks for certain purposes.
- In the Philippines, the _________ released a classification rating of TV and Movies for the information of parents.
- It tells a heroic adventure of a main character that sometimes possesses extraordinary power.
- It is a collection of Maps.
- AGE, The information age is also labeled as the _______.
- It is an example of Megalithic Art
- MODULATION, FM stands for?
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- This story is similar with a legend and folktale but it focuses more on creations.
- Their role is to facilitate learning and enhance their student's knowledge and skills.
- Knowing the basic principles in computing devices.
- LITERACY, Refers to the abilities to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use, and communicate information in its various formats.
- SOURCES, These are documents made after an event has occurred.
- It can be a small booklet, a leaflet or a primer, It contains a detailed, yet easy to understand text with images.
- It is a fiction which tells about the origin of something.
- It can be a carvings or engravings in rocks or caves.
15 Clues: MODULATION, FM stands for? • It is a collection of Maps. • It is an example of Megalithic Art • Knowing the basic principles in computing devices. • It can be a carvings or engravings in rocks or caves. • AGE, The information age is also labeled as the _______. • It is a fiction which tells about the origin of something. • ...
Orpheus and Eurydice 2021-10-05
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- a king who, for his crimes, was condemned to stand in water that receded when he tried to drink
- an ancient stringed instrument resembling a small harp
- while collecting flowers, was bitten on the foot by a snake down by the riverside and died
- a cruel king of Corinth condemned forever to roll a huge stone up a hill, only to have it fall down again
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- the upper edge of the side of a vessel
- god of the underworld
- divine beings represented as beautiful maidens who live in natural places such as trees
- the home of the blessed, or those who were judged to have lived well after death
- could make such heavenly songs that when he sat down to sing, the trees would crowd around to shade him.
- in greek mythology, the river across which the souls of the dead are transported
10 Clues: god of the underworld • the upper edge of the side of a vessel • an ancient stringed instrument resembling a small harp • the home of the blessed, or those who were judged to have lived well after death • in greek mythology, the river across which the souls of the dead are transported • ...
Movie lesson 2022-10-07
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- main negative hero
- what did you got/moral of the story
- time and place where the situation happened
- the animated movie which is about the girl Rapunzel with a long light hair
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- you like the movie or don't
- genre is defined by a strong element of danger. It features a fast-paced, action-packed plot in which the hero has to complete a quest or a task in a short amount of time.
- main positive hero
- it is made up of a series of slightly different drawings of people, animals, and objects that make them appear to move
- the genre of writing in which the plot could not happen in real life. It involves magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore.
- the main events of a play, novel, film, or similar work, presented by the writer or director of a movie
10 Clues: main positive hero • main negative hero • you like the movie or don't • what did you got/moral of the story • time and place where the situation happened • the animated movie which is about the girl Rapunzel with a long light hair • the main events of a play, novel, film, or similar work, presented by the writer or director of a movie • ...
Literacy Devices 2023-09-13
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- A short story or joke told at the beginning of a speech to gain the audience's attention and illustrate an intended moral
- A way of describing the stressed syllables within a line of poetry
- The event of a dramatic or narrative plot preceding and building up to the climax
- A brief pause in a line of poetry
- A reference to a canonical work of literature, usually the bible, Shakespeare, or mythology
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- A novel coming-of-age, formation, growth, change
- Poetic lines if unrhymed iambic pentameter
- Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or phrases
- Type of verse that contains a variety of line lengths, is unrhymed and lacks traditional meter
- A kind of language occurring chiefly in casual and playful speech made up typically of short-lived coinages and figures of speech that are deliberately used in place of standard terms for added raciness, humor, irreverence, or other effects
10 Clues: A brief pause in a line of poetry • Poetic lines if unrhymed iambic pentameter • A novel coming-of-age, formation, growth, change • A way of describing the stressed syllables within a line of poetry • Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or phrases • The event of a dramatic or narrative plot preceding and building up to the climax • ...
Merry Christmas, Jason 2024-12-21
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- An earthly paradise in the western seas
- Used to indicate derivation, origin, or source
- A prefix representing English in ( income; indwelling; inland , etc.), but used also as a verb-formative with transitive, intensive, or sometimes little apparent force
- Affectedly or excessively delicate, refined, or nice
- A protective covering for the foot and part of the leg of a horse
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- In classical mythology, a hero, the leader of the Argonauts, who at the request of his uncle Pelias retrieved the Golden Fleece from King Aeëtes of Colchis with the help of Medea
- Used informally to indicate all members of a group, occupation, etc., or things of a particular type
- Used, especially before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an
- Something bestowed or acquired without any particular effort by the recipient or without its being earned
- 3rd person singular present indicative of be
10 Clues: An earthly paradise in the western seas • 3rd person singular present indicative of be • Used to indicate derivation, origin, or source • Affectedly or excessively delicate, refined, or nice • A protective covering for the foot and part of the leg of a horse • Used informally to indicate all members of a group, occupation, etc., or things of a particular type • ...
MNO Part 3 2013-07-13
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- an irregular arrangement of patches of color; colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
- a line that indicates a boundary
- favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
- injurious to physical or mental health
- make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; show to be invalid
- a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
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- any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae); sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
- effusively or insincerely emotional
- a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857; a bump on a ski slope
- belonging to or active during the night; of or relating to or occurring in the night
- (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; something causes misery or death
- offensively malodorous; causing or able to cause nausea
13 Clues: a line that indicates a boundary • effusively or insincerely emotional • injurious to physical or mental health • a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot • offensively malodorous; causing or able to cause nausea • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; show to be invalid • ...
Guess Who? Greek Mythology 2021-09-28
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- I am a faithful and modest Titan, and a close friend and confidant of Zeus. My clay figure project for Zeus might just change the world forever...
- I am a wise yet powerful female warrior, and an expert in warfare. Do be careful not to anger me- I am not known for being merciful, especially against those who claim to be better than I...
- I'm an extremely clever man from Ancient Greece- you might have heard of my first book, The Illiad. (hint- I'm not a Greek god!)
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- I'm at the very top of the hierarchy of Greek gods. No one is as powerful as I am- and no one has quite as many affairs as me, either!
- I probably should've known better than to boast against the great Athena. Now I have a the right to weave masterpieces forever- and a few too many legs!
- No one is really sure who, or what, I am; am I a god, or just a state of nothingness? All we know is that I was the beginning of everything, the very first Greek deity to ever exist.
- I am Mother Earth, ruler of all of nature; I was one of the first deities to ever exist, along with Uranus, the heavens.
7 Clues: I am Mother Earth, ruler of all of nature; I was one of the first deities to ever exist, along with Uranus, the heavens. • I'm an extremely clever man from Ancient Greece- you might have heard of my first book, The Illiad. (hint- I'm not a Greek god!) • ...
MARITIME HISTORY 2018-09-07
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- the name merchant navy was coined by whom.
- which chart was used in early days for navigation.
- which was the country were the first venture of merchant navy from bombay took place.
- name of the ship built by king rajendra chola which held the ground to train 250 cadets at early time.
- which company used to ship sustantial quantities of spices during early 17th acentury from india.
- who flagged off first merchant navy training academy in india.
- which act was passed in august 1978 for counter terrorism.
- the earliest known dock found in the world equipped to berth and service ship.
- during 3rd millenium BCE which inhabitants initiated maritime trading contract with mecopotamia.
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- First ship of the scindia steam navigation company LTD journeyed to united kingdom.
- name of troopship acquired to train merchant navy cadets and trained around 2500 cadets.
- the british east india company established his own navy known as
- 5th april is marked as which day in india.
- first man to start providing training to passionate inidans for merchant navy.
- the first clear mention of navy occurred in that mythology.
- which flag was carried by the first indian merchant ship.
- which comodity was mainly shipped from india to western countries
17 Clues: the name merchant navy was coined by whom. • 5th april is marked as which day in india. • which chart was used in early days for navigation. • which flag was carried by the first indian merchant ship. • which act was passed in august 1978 for counter terrorism. • the first clear mention of navy occurred in that mythology. • ...
February Crossword 2024-01-31
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- A gentle and tender feeling of fondness and care toward someone.
- Deeply and sincerely felt or expressed, often in relation to emotions or sentiments.
- A rodent known for its role in the tradition of predicting the weather on February 2nd.
- Beautiful flowers often associated with expressions of love, commonly given on Valentine's Day.
- A person to whom one is romantically attached or for whom one has romantic feelings.
- A term of endearment for a loved one or romantic partner.
- The town in Pennsylvania where the most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, makes his prediction.
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- A formal offer or suggestion, often associated with romantic intentions.
- A term used to describe people who are very much in love with each other.
- Profound dedication and loyalty, often seen in romantic relationships.
- A sweet, often brown, food product made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.
- The state of inactivity and metabolic depression that groundhogs enter during the winter.
- The second month of the year, typically known for Valentine's Day and Groundhog Day.
- Expressing warmth, fondness, or love towards someone.
- In Roman mythology, the god of love, often depicted as a chubby winged boy with a bow and arrows.
15 Clues: Expressing warmth, fondness, or love towards someone. • A term of endearment for a loved one or romantic partner. • A gentle and tender feeling of fondness and care toward someone. • Profound dedication and loyalty, often seen in romantic relationships. • A formal offer or suggestion, often associated with romantic intentions. • ...
Star-Crossed 2025-01-17
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- The planet named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
- The popular video game in which players try to buy the most Super Stars.
- A card game which involves gaining affection tokens through delivering letters to the princess.
- The name of the first competition of this season of Swift.
- Another word for starry-eyed.
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- A cloud of dust and gas in space.
- A word that means to be very loving and/or loyal.
- In a story portraying the two star-crossed lovers, Jay Gatsby and Daisy, this actor plays Jay in one of movie portrayals.
- The holiday that this game is themed around.
- The name of the most renowned male “star-crossed lover” in Shakespearean works.
- A flower that symbolizes romantic love, when red.
- The Japanese festival of Tanabata, or the Star Festival, is celebrated to commemorate two star-crossed lovers represented by the stars Vega, and this star.
- The name of Cupid in Greek Mythology.
- A word meaning having a brief, but intense infatuation with someone.
- An app that analyzes the kind of day you will have based on your star signs, and can also compare your relationships and compatibility with others on the app.
15 Clues: Another word for starry-eyed. • A cloud of dust and gas in space. • The name of Cupid in Greek Mythology. • The holiday that this game is themed around. • A word that means to be very loving and/or loyal. • A flower that symbolizes romantic love, when red. • The name of the first competition of this season of Swift. • ...
The Kiwi Crossword 2024-09-29
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- A city in NZ known for its Scottish heritage and Victorian architecture.
- A flightless bird and national symbol of New Zealand.
- A critically endangered, flightless parrot known for its nocturnal habits.
- A popular sport in New Zealand, similar to basketball but with different rules.
- In Māori mythology, the god of the sea, revered for his connection to water and marine life.
- The longest river in New Zealand, flowing through the North Island.
- A native NZ bird known for its beautiful song and distinctive throat wattle.
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- A native NZ tree known for its medicinal honey and distinct fragrance.
- A widely played sport in New Zealand, known for its international competitions.
- A large insect unique to New Zealand, known for its size and chirping.
- A stunning NZ national park known for its dramatic fiords and breathtaking landscapes.
- The movie set from "The Lord of the Rings" located in Matamata.
- A popular dessert in New Zealand, made of meringue and topped with fruit.
- A gathering or meeting in Māori culture, often for discussion and decision-making.
- A spiral shape representing new life, commonly found in Māori art and culture.
15 Clues: A flightless bird and national symbol of New Zealand. • The movie set from "The Lord of the Rings" located in Matamata. • The longest river in New Zealand, flowing through the North Island. • A native NZ tree known for its medicinal honey and distinct fragrance. • A large insect unique to New Zealand, known for its size and chirping. • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2019-02-25
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- / a ruler of Ancient Egypt
- / three monstrous sisters (Stheno, Euryale, Medusa) who have hair of living, venomous snakes
- / a phrase that uses the word “like” or “as” to describe two words that are being compared
- / a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single point at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense
- / the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu
- / words that have the same meaning
- / father of Rama
- / the Egyptian sun god and god of order
- / a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
- / the Greek god of death and riches; the king of the Underworld
- / written works (such as plays, poems and novels) that are considered very good and have lasting importance
- / a period equal to 1000 years
- / the Egyptian God of funerals and death
- / Egyptian god of the Underworld
- / the third god in the Hindu triumvirate; known as the destroyer in Hindu mythology
- / the Egyptian god of evil
- / the goddess nymph of the mythical island of Ogygia
- / use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to
- / the Greek god of the wild
- / a stone coffin that is usually decorated with sculpture and inscriptions
- / fell in love with his reflection in a pool; couldn’t leave and died there
- / Norse god of mischief, magic and artifice
- / a relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally written in prose form, and which is typically published as a book
- / a figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstraction is endowed with human qualities or abilities
- / Greek goddess of the earth
- / the things said between two or more character in a movie
- / the actor taking the part of a second importance
- / Norse goddess of marriage and motherhood; wife of Odin
- / the Greek personification of death
- / wife of Rama; was abducted by Ravana
- / Greek god of communication and travelers
- / a boy given to Okonkwo by a neighboring village
- / the Greek goddess of wisdom
- / Norse god of thunder
- / the Greek queen of the Underworld; Greek goddess of spring
- / cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others
- / goddess of magic and CROSSWORDS
- / the Titan who created humans and gifted them with fire stolen from Mount Olympus
- / part of a sentence that expresses action, occurrence or a state of being
- / the Greek goddess of nature and hunting
- / is the second god in the Hindu triumvirate (or Trimurti); known as the preserver in Hindu mythology
- / Greek goddess of agriculture
- / the only one of Ekwefi’s ten children to survive past infancy
- / Okonkwo’s oldest son
- / the world creator according to Hindu mythology
- / the Norse “World Tree”
- / the best fighter of the Greeks who besieged Troy: had only his heel as his weak spot
- / the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular group or society
- / the set of rules that explain how words are used in a language
- / use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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- / an influential clan leader in Umuofia; father of Ezinma and Nwoye
- / Norse goddess of love; Frey’s twin sister
- / a short piece of writing that tells a person’s thoughts or opinions about a subject
- / one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahābhārata
- / the Greek god of the sea
- / not enough; not good enough
- / having no plan, order or direction
- / words that have different meanings
- / Norse god of vigilance and guardian of the B ifrost
- / distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
- / using both hands with equal dexterity
- / the Egyptian goddess of magic; wife of Osiris and mother of Horus
- / a written set of questions that are given to people
- / the use of words that begin with the consonant same sound near one another
- / having a tendency to eat very large amounts of food
- / the Greek god of the sun, healing, music and poetry
- /Greek god of wine and revelry
- / the Greek god of fire and blacksmiths
- / destroy utterly; obliterate.
- / the Egyptian crocodile god
- / a local official who has some of the powers of a judge
- / a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
- / a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes
- / was a Titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity after the Titanomachy
- / a set of ideas that are taught to be true
- / the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect
- / the writing system of Ancient Egypt
- / the Day of Judgement according to Norse mythology
- / the Egyptian god of knowledge
- / the “all father” and king of the Norse gods
- / the Egyptian god of war
- / a paradise for warriors of Odin
- / site of the Trojan War
- / a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate
- / the demon king and the villain of the epic Ramayana
- / Norse god of spring and summer
- / Titan Lord of fate, harvest, justice and time
- / the strongest of all mortals; completed the Twelve Labors
- / the Egyptian goddess of cats
- / the rainbow bridge leading to Asgard from Midgard
- / a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers, typically actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience
- / the Greek goddess of marriage
- / a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse
- / a long speech given by a character (usually internal thoughts)
- / a weaver who claimed to have skills superior than Athena’s; angered the goddess, who destroyed her loom; hung herself but was brought back to life by Athena as a spider
- / the hammer of Thor
- / the Egyptian lion goddes
- / a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show that that they are similar
- / Greek god of the sky and king of the gods
- / a person who sues another of a crime in a court of law
100 Clues: / father of Rama • / the hammer of Thor • / Norse god of thunder • / Okonkwo’s oldest son • / site of the Trojan War • / the Norse “World Tree” • / the Egyptian god of war • / a ruler of Ancient Egypt • / the Greek god of the sea • / the Egyptian god of evil • / the Egyptian lion goddes • / the Greek god of the wild • / the Egyptian crocodile god • / Greek goddess of the earth • ...
MNO Part 3 2013-07-13
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- an irregular arrangement of patches of color; colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
- a line that indicates a boundary
- favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
- injurious to physical or mental health
- make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; show to be invalid
- a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
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- any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae); sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
- effusively or insincerely emotional
- a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857; a bump on a ski slope
- belonging to or active during the night; of or relating to or occurring in the night
- (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; something causes misery or death
- offensively malodorous; causing or able to cause nausea
13 Clues: a line that indicates a boundary • effusively or insincerely emotional • injurious to physical or mental health • a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot • offensively malodorous; causing or able to cause nausea • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; show to be invalid • ...
MNO Part 3 2013-07-13
Across
- an irregular arrangement of patches of color; colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
- a line that indicates a boundary
- favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
- injurious to physical or mental health
- make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; show to be invalid
- a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
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- any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae); sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
- effusively or insincerely emotional
- a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857; a bump on a ski slope
- belonging to or active during the night; of or relating to or occurring in the night
- (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; something causes misery or death
- offensively malodorous; causing or able to cause nausea
13 Clues: a line that indicates a boundary • effusively or insincerely emotional • injurious to physical or mental health • a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot • offensively malodorous; causing or able to cause nausea • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; show to be invalid • ...
History of the Greek theatre 2022-01-10
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- The word(blank)comes from the Greek verb meaning “todo” or “to act.”
- (blank)is the origin of our word scene. It provided a place for actors to relax or to change costumes and masks.
- World Theater in the(blank)can be traced back to ancient Greece
- in the (blank)of the
- who lived during this period, and is considered the father of Western philosophy.
- The (blank), as seen from the theater today, and a ceremonial alter to Dionysus.
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- The major festival was the City, what is the city name?
- The word (blank)comes the the Greek word theatron, which means place of seeing.
- Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god who?
- The slope of the hill served as the(blank)(seeing space).
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
- The(blank)(hut or tent) was on the side of the orchestra opposite the audience.
- area, was the best seat, reserved for the Priest of Dionysus Eleutherios.
- who was the first winner. He is the earliest known playwright and actor. The word thespian, derived from his name, is still used to refer to actors today.
14 Clues: in the (blank)of the • The major festival was the City, what is the city name? • The slope of the hill served as the(blank)(seeing space). • Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god who? • The word(blank)comes from the Greek verb meaning “todo” or “to act.” • area, was the best seat, reserved for the Priest of Dionysus Eleutherios. • ...
Greek Mythology - The Underworld 2023-10-24
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- Goddess kidnapped by the ruler of the underworld
- The river that must be crossed to enter the underworld
- The name of the ferryman to the underworld
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- The ruler of the underworld
- The guardian of the underworld
- The tail of the three-headed dog that guards the underworld has a ____ for a tail
- ____ are often placed in the mouth or on the eyes of dead people
7 Clues: The ruler of the underworld • The guardian of the underworld • The name of the ferryman to the underworld • Goddess kidnapped by the ruler of the underworld • The river that must be crossed to enter the underworld • ____ are often placed in the mouth or on the eyes of dead people • The tail of the three-headed dog that guards the underworld has a ____ for a tail
GREEK MYTHOLOGY Crossword-elliot 2023-08-19
7 Clues: Who slayed Medusa? • Who is Mother Earth? • Who is the God of war? • Who is the god of wine-making? • Who is the Goddess of the Hearth? • Which god is half man half woman? • Who was born out of Zeus' forehead?
Mythology crossword in hindi 2022-11-11
7 Clues: फरबौती का बेटा • भगवान बृहस्पति की पत्नी • रोमन धर्म-शराब और अंगूर के देवता • रोमन धर्म-अग्नि, ज्वालामुखी और धातुकी के देवता • कौरवों में ज्येष्ठ और राजा धृतराष्ट्र के प्रथम पुत्र • कुरुक्षेत्र युद्ध के दौरान कौरव सेना के सर्वोच्च सेनापति • बिजली, गड़गड़ाहट और अधिक से जुड़े हथौड़ा चलाने वाले भगवान
Early Roman Republic 2024-01-18
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- This group was considered the upper class of Roman society?
- Rome shares many of their ideas with the...
- Which group was considered the lower class of Roman society?
- This mountain range is located at the northern edge of the Italian/Roman Peninsula.
- The mythology of the founding of Rome is based on the story of these two brothers.
- This was considered an achievement of the Roman government. They wrote theses down and made everyone follow them.
- Which mountain range is located in the middle of the Italian/Roman peninsula?
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- Rome began as a collection of small towns located near this major River.
- This document was created to make sure laws couldn't be easily changed. It also gave more power to the Plebians.
- The Roman Republic was a _____ government with leaders who represented those who elected them.
- This group conquered the Latins living in Rome. It begins with an E.
- Plebian representation changed in government by forcing one of the two ___ to be a Plebian.
- In the beginning, all the members of the Senate were of this class.
- This part of the Roman Republic helped make laws.
14 Clues: Rome shares many of their ideas with the... • This part of the Roman Republic helped make laws. • This group was considered the upper class of Roman society? • Which group was considered the lower class of Roman society? • In the beginning, all the members of the Senate were of this class. • This group conquered the Latins living in Rome. It begins with an E. • ...
Literary Devices Crossword 1 2024-04-17
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- a comparison between two unlike things
- The practice of using specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas.
- Language that describes something in great detail and paints a vivid picture in the reader’s mind.
- The author’s main idea or message of the story. It is a universal, opinionated statement about humanity - not a single word.
- A similarity in sound between two words, or an initial rhyme
- The author’s feelings or attitude toward his subject matter or characters in the story.
- Words that sound like what they describe
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- Where a non-human object or an abstract concept is given human traits, thoughts, or self-awareness.
- A culturally-known reference from history, mythology, religion, a piece of literature, art or music that occurs in a story or a poem.
- a comparison between two unline things using “like” or “as”
- Where a specific word, phrase, or structure is repeated several times, usually in close proximity, to emphasize a particular idea.
- The way the story makes the reader feel, such as sad, hopeful, frightened.
- exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
13 Clues: a comparison between two unlike things • Words that sound like what they describe • a comparison between two unline things using “like” or “as” • A similarity in sound between two words, or an initial rhyme • exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. • The way the story makes the reader feel, such as sad, hopeful, frightened. • ...
AP Exam Common Vocabulary 2023-05-02
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- The argument(s) against the author's position.
- Explaining something complex by comparing it to something more simple.
- Offering a brief narrative episode. This device can serve many functions in a text—for example, introducing an issue, serving as evidence, to illustrate a point, and so on.
- Making a brief reference to the cultural canon—e.g. the Bible, Shakespeare, classical mythology, etc.
- Setting up a source as credible and trustworthy.
- The use of spoken or written word (or a visual medium) to convey your ideas and convince an audience.
- The literal, dictionary-definition meaning of a word.
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- A phrase or assertion that appears to contradict itself (but the contradiction itself may have its own meaning).
- appeals Three different methods of appealing to an audience to convince them—ethos, logos, and pathos.
- The use of stylistic devices to reveal an author's attitude toward a subject.
- The implied meaning of a word; words can broadly have positive, negative, or neutral connotations.
- Agreeing with the opposing viewpoint on a certain smaller point (but not in the larger argument).
- The way sentences are grammatically constructed.
13 Clues: The argument(s) against the author's position. • Setting up a source as credible and trustworthy. • The way sentences are grammatically constructed. • The literal, dictionary-definition meaning of a word. • Explaining something complex by comparing it to something more simple. • The use of stylistic devices to reveal an author's attitude toward a subject. • ...
Heroism Literary Terms 2022-08-17
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- a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
- giving a lot of information clearly and briefly.
- a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
- a memory technique that can help increase your ability to recall and retain information.
- the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
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- the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
- a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology.
- an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
- a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation
- the quality of being logical and consistent.
10 Clues: the quality of being logical and consistent. • giving a lot of information clearly and briefly. • a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology. • a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. • the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc. • ...
Muscles 2022-11-29
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- This muscle group is used to do a squat, contains 4 muscles, located on the front of the upper thigh
- This muscle is used to walk on your tip toes, contains the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus
- This tendon is at the bottom of the calves, named after greek mythology
- This muscle group extends the arm, located on the back of the upper arm, has 3 muscles
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- The muscle group you use when you do crunches, located on the stomach
- This muscle group flexes the leg, contains 3 muscles, located on the back of the thigh
- This muscle group flexes the arm, located on the front of the upper arm, they are large on Popeye
- Rectangular shaped muscle located on the back between the shoulder blades
- The muscle group you use when you do a push up, located on the chest
- Triangular shaped muscle located on the back that starts near the neck and shoulder
10 Clues: The muscle group you use when you do a push up, located on the chest • The muscle group you use when you do crunches, located on the stomach • This tendon is at the bottom of the calves, named after greek mythology • Rectangular shaped muscle located on the back between the shoulder blades • ...
Vocabulary 2022-10-06
Across
- to go around or bypass
- having the form of a circle; round:
- Meteorology. a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.Compare anticyclone, extratropical cyclone, subtropical cyclone, tropical cyclone.
- the curved path, usually elliptical, described by a planet, satellite, spaceship, etc., around a celestial body, as the sun.
- an act or instance of going or moving around.
- Classical Mythology. a member of a family of giants having a single round eye in the middle of the forehead.
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- an act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing.
- to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse
- to form a circle around; surround; encompass
- a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center.
10 Clues: to go around or bypass • having the form of a circle; round: • to form a circle around; surround; encompass • an act or instance of going or moving around. • an act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing. • to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse • ...
Samanvi Ranjith's crossword 2021-10-11
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- a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.
- a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, which is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.
- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
- in a way that is characteristic of a particular person or thing.
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- supplied, treated, or enriched with oxygen.
- a collection and study of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
- exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. The modern sport of gymnastics typically involves exercises on bars, beam, floor, and vaulting horse.
- a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
- a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
- (of coloration or markings) serving to camouflage an animal in its natural environment.
10 Clues: feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. • supplied, treated, or enriched with oxygen. • a fictitious name, especially one used by an author. • in a way that is characteristic of a particular person or thing. • (of coloration or markings) serving to camouflage an animal in its natural environment. • ...
crossword 1 2015-06-29
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- One of the top manufacturers of Network-related equipment. An actual drawing of the Golden Gate Bridge is the logo.
- The Australian Government's mega project to provide 100Mbps to australian households
- Loss in signal power as light travels down the fiber is called
- It is an addressing scheme for the Internet which allows for more efficient allocation of IP Addresses
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- A popular brand of watches sold in India, a race of powerful deities that ruled during the Golden age in Greek Mythology
- Which protocol does Ping use?
- The device perform the data traffic directing functions on the internet or on a large corporate network. It is a device that joins multiple wires or wireless networks It operates at network layer of OSI model. Identify the device
- Infosys' Business Continuity Management plan
- A popular company headquartered in Missouri, USA providing CRM, OSS products
- This device was developed by Research In Motion, senior management in Infy have these
10 Clues: Which protocol does Ping use? • Infosys' Business Continuity Management plan • Loss in signal power as light travels down the fiber is called • A popular company headquartered in Missouri, USA providing CRM, OSS products • The Australian Government's mega project to provide 100Mbps to australian households • ...
Stan "The Man" Lee 2018-11-16
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- ( ? ) Man is a wealthy American business magnate (CEO of Stark Industries), playboy, and ingenious scientist.
- Black Panther's the king and protector of the fictional African nation of ( ? ).
- A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind in Germanic mythology.
- a Latin word often translated as "ever upward" or "still higher"
- Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive ( ? ) at a science exhibit and "acquires the agility and proportionate strength of an arachnid".
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- Hulk's skin colour.
- a fictional team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics
- The four individuals traditionally associated with the ( ? ) Four are Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), the Invisible Girl (Susan "Sue" Storm; later "Invisible Woman"), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the monstrous Thing (Ben Grimm).
- Captain America utilizes a nearly indestructible ( ? ) which he throws as a projectile.
- Ancient ( ? ) was the mentor of Doctor Strange and was his predecessor as Sorcerer Supreme.
10 Clues: Hulk's skin colour. • a Latin word often translated as "ever upward" or "still higher" • Black Panther's the king and protector of the fictional African nation of ( ? ). • Captain America utilizes a nearly indestructible ( ? ) which he throws as a projectile. • Ancient ( ? ) was the mentor of Doctor Strange and was his predecessor as Sorcerer Supreme. • ...
Honors English Review Game 2022-03-23
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- A direct comparison between two unlike things, using the wordslikeoras
- Descriptive language that engages and/or appeals to the human senses -sight, sound, smell, taste, touch. (Other literary devices can also express imagery at the same time.)
- A comparison between two unlike things - saying something IS something else
- Extreme exaggeration
- A figure of speech in which two opposite words (or ideas) are joined to create an eect
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- Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things
- Repeating words, phrases, lines, or stanzas
- Repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of a series of words or sentences (the words do not have to be next to one another)
- Irony When a speaker says one thing but means another (can be sarcastic)
- An indirect reference to: people, places, events, literary works, myths, or works of art. (In Shakespeare, it is usually a reference to something in Greek Mythology.)
10 Clues: Extreme exaggeration • Repeating words, phrases, lines, or stanzas • Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things • A direct comparison between two unlike things, using the wordslikeoras • Irony When a speaker says one thing but means another (can be sarcastic) • A comparison between two unlike things - saying something IS something else • ...
Mythology Character Crossword Puzzle Answer Key 2023-04-28
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- A dryad (a nymph associated with trees) that is the wife of Orpheus.
- Juno, according to the Romans is the sister and wife of Zeus.
- Bacchus, according to the Romans is the god of fertility, wine, and ecstasy.
- Neptune, according to the Romans is the supreme ruler of the seas.
- Jupiter, according to the Romans had many affairs and children behind his wife's back.
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- Vulcan, according to the Romans has a limp foot and soot-covered face.
- Mercury, according to the Romans is the messenger of the gods.
- Amor or Cupid according to the Romans is the god of passionate love.
- Pluto, according to the Romans is god of the underworld and the brother of Zeus.
- He travels to the underworld to reunite with his wife, Eurydice.
- Married his mom and killed his dad unknowingly.
- Saw his reflection and it led to his death.
- A mountain nymph that loved Narcissus.
13 Clues: A mountain nymph that loved Narcissus. • Saw his reflection and it led to his death. • Married his mom and killed his dad unknowingly. • Juno, according to the Romans is the sister and wife of Zeus. • Mercury, according to the Romans is the messenger of the gods. • He travels to the underworld to reunite with his wife, Eurydice. • ...
dia de los muertos 2022-11-26
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- language of aztecs
- are the body of the spirits, allow the spirits to have a body to come to, so they sort of act like a vessel to house the spirits. The corn husk of the tamale represents the coffin, the masa is the flesh, and the meat inside represents the internal organs and blood.
- Flower used in Day of the Dead ofrendas and to decorate graves guide spirits
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- means bread of the dead
- the lowest level of the underworld according to Aztec mythology
- one of the most recognizable symbols of the day of the dead' jose posada
- represents air element allows spirits to pass through
7 Clues: language of aztecs • means bread of the dead • represents air element allows spirits to pass through • the lowest level of the underworld according to Aztec mythology • one of the most recognizable symbols of the day of the dead' jose posada • Flower used in Day of the Dead ofrendas and to decorate graves guide spirits • ...
Reading is Magic! 2024-09-12
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- This boy finds a magical plant that leads him to a giant’s castle in the sky
- In "The Hobbit", Bilbo Baggins sets off to steal a treasure from a dragon. What is the name of the dragon?
- A firebird that is reborn from its ashes
- Who is the Mr Welham of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
- In Roald Dahl's "The Witches", what do the witches want to turn children into?
- Finish the line from Alice in Wonderland: "Off with their ____!"
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- What was the name of the first "Golden Ticket" finder in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'?
- The place where Peter Pan and the Lost Boys live
- A legendary creature known for its ability to grant wishes
- The item made from the Truffula Trees in 'The Lorax'
- This book has witches, flying monkeys, a cowardly lion, and a girl who just wants to go home. What is the girl's name?
- A snake-haired woman who can turn people to stone in Greek mythology
- In Hansel and Gretel, what does Gretel push the witch into at the end of the story?
13 Clues: A firebird that is reborn from its ashes • The place where Peter Pan and the Lost Boys live • The item made from the Truffula Trees in 'The Lorax' • A legendary creature known for its ability to grant wishes • Finish the line from Alice in Wonderland: "Off with their ____!" • Who is the Mr Welham of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? • ...
CROSSWORD 2023-09-24
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- A n object that orbits a planet or something else that is not a star.
- An aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish.
- Is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and usually inspired by mythology or folklore.
- Direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area.
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- A laminated, yeast-leavened bakery product that contains dough/roll-in fat layers to create a flaky, crispy texture.
- A royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty.
- A man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.
7 Clues: A royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty. • A man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves. • A n object that orbits a planet or something else that is not a star. • Direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area. • ...
Greek Terms 8-14- Partner Levi Laws 2021-02-01
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- c620–c560 b.c., Greek writer of fables.
- c620–c565 b.c., Greek poet, born in Lesbos.
- sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
- a short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters
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- c495–429 b.c., Athenian statesman
- Homer is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two hugely influential epic poems of ancient Greece.
- Classical Mythology. a monster, the offspring of Pasiphaë and the Cretan bull, that had the head of a bull on the body of a man: housed in the Cretan Labyrinth, it was fed on human flesh until Theseus, helped by Ariadne, killed it.
7 Clues: c495–429 b.c., Athenian statesman • c620–c560 b.c., Greek writer of fables. • c620–c565 b.c., Greek poet, born in Lesbos. • sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly. • a short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters • ...
CROSSWORD 2023-09-24
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- A n object that orbits a planet or something else that is not a star.
- An aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish.
- Is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and usually inspired by mythology or folklore.
- Direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area.
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- A laminated, yeast-leavened bakery product that contains dough/roll-in fat layers to create a flaky, crispy texture.
- A royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty.
- A man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.
7 Clues: A royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty. • A man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves. • A n object that orbits a planet or something else that is not a star. • Direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area. • ...
history of the Greek theater 2022-01-10
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- The(blank)(hut or tent) was on the side of the orchestra opposite the audience.
- who was the first winner. He is the earliest known playwright and actor. The word thespian, derived from his name, is still used to refer to actors today.
- Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god who?
- A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
- in the (blank)of the
- (blank)is the origin of our word scene. It provided a place for actors to relax or to change costumes and masks.
- The slope of the hill served as the(blank)(seeing space).
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- who lived during this period, and is considered the father of Western philosophy.
- World Theater in the(blank)can be traced back to ancient Greece
- The major festival was the City, what is the city name?
- area, was the best seat, reserved for the Priest of Dionysus Eleutherios.
- The (blank), as seen from the theater today, and a ceremonial alter to Dionysus.
- The word (blank)comes the the Greek word theatron, which means place of seeing.
- The word(blank)comes from the Greek verb meaning “todo” or “to act.”
14 Clues: in the (blank)of the • The major festival was the City, what is the city name? • The slope of the hill served as the(blank)(seeing space). • Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god who? • The word(blank)comes from the Greek verb meaning “todo” or “to act.” • area, was the best seat, reserved for the Priest of Dionysus Eleutherios. • ...
Greek Terms 8-14- Partner Levi Laws 2021-02-01
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- Mythology. a monster, the offspring of Pasiphaë and the Cretan bull, that had the head of a bull on the body of a man: housed in the Cretan Labyrinth, it was fed on human flesh until Theseus, helped by Ariadne, killed it.
- is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two hugely influential epic poems of ancient Greece.
- short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters
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- b.c., Athenian statesman
- b.c., Greek poet, born in Lesbos.
- sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
- b.c., Greek writer of fables.
7 Clues: b.c., Athenian statesman • b.c., Greek writer of fables. • b.c., Greek poet, born in Lesbos. • sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly. • short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters • is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two hugely influential epic poems of ancient Greece. • ...
ancient greece 2018-01-04
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- city-state
- Cradle of Western Civilization The civilization of ancient Greece flowered more than 2500 years ago but the ideas of the ancient Greeks continue to influence the way we live today.
- the Great a young general who amassed the largest empire of the ancient world in just thirteen years.
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- Wars Wars among the Greek poli
- What we know about Socrates comes mostly from his student
- and Democracy is the capital and largest city in modern Greece, but Athens also has a long history that dates back 7000 years.
- Mythology The beliefs of the ancient Greeks were full of the violent storms, volcanoes and earthquakes that were a part of their experience.
7 Clues: city-state • Wars Wars among the Greek poli • What we know about Socrates comes mostly from his student • the Great a young general who amassed the largest empire of the ancient world in just thirteen years. • and Democracy is the capital and largest city in modern Greece, but Athens also has a long history that dates back 7000 years. • ...
Rhetorical Devices 2023-05-26
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- an obvious, intended exaggeration.
- putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising, witty, or even startling.
- repetition at the end of a line.
- comparison using "like" or "as."
- a brief reference to a famous person or event-often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible.
- a repeated word or phrase, used for emphasis.
- a type of metaphor in which non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities.
- a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one.
- the repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series.
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- several parts of a sentence or several sentences expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance. Can add balance, rhythm and emphasis to ideas.
- persuading by appealing to the audience's emotions.
- Question a question posed for effect, not requiring an answer.
- persuading through the character and credibility of the author.
- a statement that says less than it means; often used for comedic effect.
- Irony a statement that expresses the opposite of the literal meaning of the words.
- repetition at the beginning of a line.
- persuading by using logic and reasoning
- the combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic, comedic or provocative effect.
- comparison without using "like" or "as."
19 Clues: repetition at the end of a line. • comparison using "like" or "as." • an obvious, intended exaggeration. • repetition at the beginning of a line. • persuading by using logic and reasoning • comparison without using "like" or "as." • a repeated word or phrase, used for emphasis. • persuading by appealing to the audience's emotions. • ...
Wordy Wednesday Puzzle Kaida Melberg 2024-10-31
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- She felt _____ about which pet to adopt, the tiger-striped kitten or the spotted puppy.
- In Greek mythology, Odysseus ´ ______ was his deceiving personality which caused his troops to leave him.
- The rumors _____ the girls reputation in school, leaving her without friends
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- ¨My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973.¨ This quote is an example of an ____.
- The groundhog is the _____ of seasons changining.
- The _____ bedroom was filled to the top with trash and dirty clothes
- He found _____ in running, each step released the stress and anger from the past week.
- The bird was very percise about the placement of the sticks and cotton in her nest, some would call her _____.
8 Clues: The groundhog is the _____ of seasons changining. • The _____ bedroom was filled to the top with trash and dirty clothes • The rumors _____ the girls reputation in school, leaving her without friends • He found _____ in running, each step released the stress and anger from the past week. • ...
January Vocab 1/17/2020 2020-01-16
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- a story often describing the adventures of beings with more than human powers that attempts to explain mysterious events
- to sit on one's heels, or to crouch low to the ground
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- an old story that is widely believed but cannot be proved to be true.
- unwilling to wait patiently
- a person or thing that is very famous for having special qualities or abilities a baseball
5 Clues: unwilling to wait patiently • to sit on one's heels, or to crouch low to the ground • an old story that is widely believed but cannot be proved to be true. • a person or thing that is very famous for having special qualities or abilities a baseball • ...
The Grid - Greek Mythology 2024-01-18
7 Clues: Ship of _______ (7) • Owner of the fowl manor (7) • Father of all fathers and time (6) • The world beneath the Underworld (8) • Sticks aka Mythical rivers of the Underworld (4) • The warrior who shot the arrow to the Achilles heel (5) • Lion, goat, serpent and the virus from Mission Impossible 2 (7)
Poetry Month at NYPL 2021-04-19
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- A bounce back, an opportunity, and sometimes a ball.
- A state of exclusive singularity some fear while others enjoy.
- If you notice this actually has a color the sky really is broken.
- Last month the title of this book was added to Dictionary dot com which defines it as a contraction of "Fixing to."
- A unit of poetic rhythm.
- 16th to 18th century armed cargo carriers
- Izzy’s pets are a symbol for this, which is also the name of a Kafka novel.
- A symbol of peace, and a popular origami project.
- When thrown for one so young, these are really for the parents.
- From the French word for "two pieces of iron riveted or hinged together".
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- Exploring the human consequences of the control and exploitation of colonized people and their lands.
- Son of Cephissus the river god and Liriope the nymph, this beautiful hunter from Greek mythology fell in love with his own image, forsaking all else until his resulting demise.
- from the Italian word for “little sound” or “little song.”
- Starting stuff with some same sounds.
- Stop repeating yourself? Quite the opposite!
- A state of exclusive singularity some fear while others enjoy.
- Need to create magical talismans and amulets or conjure supernatural entities? A textbook that also bears this title could help.
- Verse.
- Short, three line poems, Japanese in origin. You're reading one now.
- Friend, buddy, compatriot.
20 Clues: Verse. • A unit of poetic rhythm. • Friend, buddy, compatriot. • Starting stuff with some same sounds. • 16th to 18th century armed cargo carriers • Stop repeating yourself? Quite the opposite! • A symbol of peace, and a popular origami project. • A bounce back, an opportunity, and sometimes a ball. • from the Italian word for “little sound” or “little song.” • ...
Jake Reinvented 2025-02-25
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- Who was wearing Todd's jersey
- Who rang the doorbell.
- What is jakes side job.
- who goes jogging during football season
- who found out that Jake and Garret are throwing parties.
- giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Ex. The wind whispered in my ear.
- comparison NOT using like or as. Ex. Henry is a quick cheetah.
- who calls everyone baby
- descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating a mental picture by describing how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels Ex. The salty sea breeze was warm against my sunburned cheeks.
- a figure of speech where a writer or speaker makes an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work Ex. He is a real Romeo.
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- whos emails drove jake crazy
- What day did they have a short practice.
- a brave and noble character in a epic poem
- a long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures.
- an extreme exaggeration Ex. This class is going to last forever.
- comparison using like or as Ex. Henry is as quick as a cheetah.
- What day does Jake usually throw his party.
- untrue stories typically about gods and goddess Ex. Hercules
- a scene that interrupts the chronological order of a story to show events that happened in the past Ex. Disney movie “Up”
- who was pantless on jakes couch
20 Clues: Who rang the doorbell. • What is jakes side job. • who calls everyone baby • whos emails drove jake crazy • Who was wearing Todd's jersey • who was pantless on jakes couch • who goes jogging during football season • What day did they have a short practice. • a brave and noble character in a epic poem • What day does Jake usually throw his party. • ...
Origin of Christmas Traditions 2022-12-02
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- Last name of the poet who wrote The Night Before Christmas in 1822
- The nation where the first Christmas card debuted in 1843
- Drink that traces back to posset from medieval England; rum was added later by American colonists
- The famous ballet that premiered in Russia in 1892
- The mythology to which leaving treats for Santa and his reindeer dates back
- Last name of the Massachusetts man who popularized having Santas in stores
- First name of the Peanuts start whose popular Christmas special first aired in 1965
- Logs that were part of ancient winter solstice celebrations
- Last name of the actor who plays George Bailey in the film It's a Wonderful Life
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- Christmas flower that were first brought to the U.S. in 1820s
- Last name of the first person to string light bulbs around a Christmas tree in 1882
- The nation that first began to decorate Christmas trees
- Hidden on the Christmas tree; finder opens presents first
- Calendars first made in Germany that count down to Christmas
- Holiday dessert beloved by the British but often joked about by Americans
- Ohio city where candy canes first appeared in the United States in 1847
- The nation that first popularized ugly Christmas sweaters
- Decorations from ancient Greece and Rome that eventually took on Christian meaning
- Queen ___ I is credited with the early decorating of gingerbread cookies
19 Clues: The famous ballet that premiered in Russia in 1892 • The nation that first began to decorate Christmas trees • The nation where the first Christmas card debuted in 1843 • Hidden on the Christmas tree; finder opens presents first • The nation that first popularized ugly Christmas sweaters • Logs that were part of ancient winter solstice celebrations • ...
Romans compared to Greeks 2021-02-12
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- Romans used this to build their buildings while Greeks used stone then later on wood.
- Many Greeks ate vegetables while wealthy Romans ate…
- Greeks used chamber pots as toilets while Romans had a system.
- What caused both countries to not be able to farm a lot?
- Poor Romans that lived in apartments were not allowed to do this compared to Greeks.
- Greeks would paint huge pictures on the outside of buildings while Romans painted their paintings where.
- Both countries painted scenes about...
- Greeks had gymnasiums while Romans had....
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- Most houses in both countries were built around what?
- Children in both countries were allowed to get what?
- Both countries loved to drink…
- Both of the countries made sculptures but Greeks made theirs out of…
- Greek armor was mostly made of bronze while Roman armor was made of what?
- Greeks had to get their own armor while Roman armor was…
- Greeks normally had many rooms while most poor Romans only had?rooms.
- Greeks and Romans were both in charge of keeping the house clean and…
- Citizens from both countries were considered to be a part of the…
- What did the Romans add to their temples and the Greeks did not?
- Greece families had a husband, wife, and children while Romans had a husband, wife, children, elders, and what?
19 Clues: Both countries loved to drink… • Both countries painted scenes about... • Greeks had gymnasiums while Romans had.... • Children in both countries were allowed to get what? • Many Greeks ate vegetables while wealthy Romans ate… • Most houses in both countries were built around what? • Greeks had to get their own armor while Roman armor was… • ...
