myths Flashcards
1
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whats a myth
A
an ancient story involvoinggods, godesses
2
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metamorphosis
A
the change in shape or form
3
Q
mortal
A
human being
4
Q
immortal
A
lasts forever
5
Q
nymph
A
a minor nature godesses in the form of a beautiful young woman. dryads are nymphs that lived in forests
6
Q
hero
A
an admired mortal with great deeds and qualities
7
Q
heroine
A
an admired woman with great deeds and qualities
8
Q
phenomenon
A
an important or rare fact or event
9
Q
deity
A
god or godess
10
Q
sacred
A
holy or religious
11
Q
lyre
A
a string instrument used by greeks
12
Q
hubris
A
excessive pride, the worst offense
13
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prophecy
A
a prediction or fortelling of events
14
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tragedy
A
a story with an unhappy ending
15
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comedy
A
a story with a happy ending
