Greek Mythology Test Flashcards

1
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Origin Myth

A

Stories that are told to explain how things came to be.

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2
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Epithet

A

Renames

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3
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Simile

A

Comparison using like or as

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4
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Hubris

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Excessive pride or self-confidence

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5
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Paradox

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A contradiction that is actually true

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6
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Hyperbole

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A very exaggerated statement

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7
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Rhetorical Question

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A question asked to make a point than get an answer

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8
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Ode

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A songlike poem on a serious subject.

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9
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Carpe Diem

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“Eat, drink, and be merry”

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10
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Hypnotize

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To be put in an artificial sleep like condition.

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11
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Music / Museum

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Comes from 9 Muses. Sister goddesses who supported art.

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12
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Tantalize

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To expose something desirable while keeping it out of reach

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13
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Panic / Pandemonium

A

Fear and anxiety

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14
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Titanic / Titans

A

Of exceptional size, strength, or power

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15
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Olympics

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Athletic contests from ancient Greece.

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16
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A Herculean Effort

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Requiring great strength or effort

17
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Cereal

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Comes from Cere Roman God of agriculture

18
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Narcissism

A

Excessive interest in oneself

19
Q

Nemesis

A

Long standing rival or enemy

20
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An Achilles Heel

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A weakness or vulnerable point

21
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Atlas

A

Map

22
Q

Chaos

A

Complete disorder

23
Q

Furious

A

Extremely angry

24
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Pacify

A

To soothe anger or agitation

25
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Deus Ex Machina

A

An event saving a situation

26
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Midas Touch

A

Anyone who easily acquires riches

27
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Pandoras Box

A

An action leading to unpleasant consequences

28
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Pyrrhic Victory

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Any victory that is too costly to be worthwhile.

29
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Scylla and Charybdis

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Being caught between a rock and a hard place.

30
Q

Sirens Song

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An irresistible attraction.