Greek Mythology Flashcards

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Hubris

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To have lots of pride

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Labyrinth

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A maze

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Who is Pyramus and Thisbe

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They are two star crossed lovers who both die in the end

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3
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Who is Perseus

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He is the son of Zeus who kills Medusa

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Odyssey

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A long journey or adventure

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5
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Who is Demeter

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She is the mother of Persephone and is the goddess of the harvest

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6
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Amazon

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Giant female warrior

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Herculean

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Like Heracles and to be powerful

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Colossal

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Large, gigantic

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9
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Who is Persephone

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She is the Goddess of spring

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Chimera

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Imaginary monster

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Narcissist

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Is a person who is selfish

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Who is Icarus

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He is the son of Deadalus who flew to close to the sun and fell to his death

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Tantalize

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To torment or tease

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14
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Who is Orpheus and Eurydice

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They are two lovers

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15
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What are some lessons taught by Greek myths

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Obedience and trust

16
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Muse

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Inspiration

17
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Who is Hades

A

He is the God of the Underworld

18
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Who is Prometheus

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He disobeyed Zeus and stole his fire to give to the human race

20
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Compare Jason and Perseus as heroes. What are the similarities and differences.

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They both go on a journey and are both high born.

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Who is Jason

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He is the hero who retrieves the Golden Fleece