Greek Mythology (Vocabulary and Others) Flashcards
Explain the following word: Trident
A three-pronged spear that is held by Poseidon
Define the following word: Hearth
Warmth/fireplace
Define the following word: Revelry
having a good time/party
Describe the following word: Satyrs/Faun
A creature that is half man and half goat
Describe the following word: Centaur
A creature that is half horse and half man
Describe the following word: nymphs
minor divinities
Define the following word: mortal
humans that cannot live forever and are subjects to death.
Describe the following word: aegis
broad shining shield, that protects/prevents the user to any harm
Define the following word: Oracle
An inspired priest with the ability to predict the future.
Describe the follow word: Gordian knot
A knot is done by the ruler of Phrygia, that can not be undo
Describe the following word: Nemean lion
A lion with a hide so tough that a weapon could not pierce it (part of the 12 labors of Hercules)
Describe the following word: Lernaean Hydra
A dragon-like creature with nine serpent heads that could regenerate if they were damaged or cut off (part of the 12 labors of Hercules)
Describe the following word: Cerynean bind
A sacred deer with hooves of bronze and horns of gold
Describe the following word: Erymanthian Boar
An enormous fierce wild pig (part of the 12 labors of Hercules)
Describe the following word: Stymphalian birds
man-eating birds with bronze beaks, claws, and wings.
