Greek Mythology Test Flashcards
Origin Myth
Stories that are told to explain how things came to be.
Epithet
Renames
Simile
Comparison using like or as
Hubris
Excessive pride or self-confidence
Paradox
A contradiction that is actually true
Hyperbole
A very exaggerated statement
Rhetorical Question
A question asked to make a point than get an answer
Ode
A songlike poem on a serious subject.
Carpe Diem
“Eat, drink, and be merry”
Hypnotize
To be put in an artificial sleep like condition.
Music / Museum
Comes from 9 Muses. Sister goddesses who supported art.
Tantalize
To expose something desirable while keeping it out of reach
Panic / Pandemonium
Fear and anxiety
Titanic / Titans
Of exceptional size, strength, or power
Olympics
Athletic contests from ancient Greece.
A Herculean Effort
Requiring great strength or effort
Cereal
Comes from Cere Roman God of agriculture
Narcissism
Excessive interest in oneself
Nemesis
Long standing rival or enemy
An Achilles Heel
A weakness or vulnerable point
Atlas
Map
Chaos
Complete disorder
Furious
Extremely angry
Pacify
To soothe anger or agitation
