Names in fact and fiction
Across
- 2. Legendary leader of the Argonauts.
- 4. Celebrated Greek poet, musician and singer.
- 6. Mythical King of Asia Minor, known for turning everything he touched into gold.
- 9. Honorable Roman consul who refused to be bribed by Pyrrhus.
- 11. Curtius Symbol of the Roman gallantry. Sacrificed himself.
- 13. Enchantress skilled in magic who turned Ulysses' men into swine.
- 15. The mythical craftsman who built the Labyrinth for the Minotaur. He was the first man to fly.
- 16. Queen of the Underworld.
- 20. A Greek hero, saved Andromeda from a sea monster and later married her.
- 21. Mother of the Gracchi brothers. Known as the model mother.
- 22. A Greek hero who slew the Minotaur.
- 24. The expert in training horses, a twin.
Down
- 1. A twin, an expert in boxing.
- 3. Roman patriot who defended a bridge from the Etruscans.
- 5. A patriot of the Roman Republic. He was called upon to become dictator of Rome.
- 7. Greek king of Epirus.
- 8. Outstanding consul, patriot, and general. Captured the first Punic War.
- 10. The King of Colchis.
- 12. Greek hero and King of Ithaca. Took part in the Trojan War.
- 14. General and Hero of the Republic-defeated the Gauls.
- 17. Said to be the most swift footed of the mortals
- 18. Sorceress who assisted Jason in obtaining the Golden Fleece.
- 19. Scaevola Nicknamed "Left-Handed". Outstanding patriot and hero.
- 23. Porsena Etruscan king who led his army to Rome to get the throne back for Tarquin the Proud.
- 24. A severe censor of morals. Absolutely hated Carthage.