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.