Across
- 2. comes from carn-, the Latin word for meat or flesh
- 6. comes from the Muses, the nine goddesses of arts and science
- 7. comes from Pluto, the Roman equivalent of Hades, the god of the Underworld as well as wealth and riches
- 8. comes from Cupid, the Roman equivalent of Eros, who was the god of love and desire
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- 1. comes from the laurel tree, which was sacred to Apollo. Those who won favor with the god, especially poets, were crowned with laurel wreaths
- 3. comes from Arachne, the name of a mortal woman who was changed into a spider by Athena after she lost a weaving contest
- 4. comes from Mercury, the Roan equivalent of Hermes, who possessed all these qualities
- 5. comes from Pan, a god believed to cause fear
- 6. comes from Mars, the Roman equivalent of Ares