key terms greece Flashcards
Abhor
to complicity and totally hate something
Bane
cause of great distress or annoyance
Hubris
excessive pride of self-confidence
Apotheosis
To become a god after death
Katabasis
to descended into a dark scary place such as the underworld
Clue
a ball of thread given to aid Theseus
Epic poem
Long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero
Arête
Greek term for excellence which was often won in battle or struggle
Tragic Flaw-
the character defect that ultimately leads to their downfall
Labyrinth
A life would be considered Utterly hopeless and without meaning
Vindictive
having of shaving a strong of uneasoing desire for revenge
countenance
Facial Expression that reveals truth what a person is thinking
Terpsichorean
Relating to dancing
Promethean
daringly original or creative
Irenic
favoring peace over hostility