SS Flashcards
Ambrosial
Fit only for gods. Delicous or fragrent.
Stygian
Gloomy or dark
Terpsichorean
Relating to dancing
Sisyphean
A life that would be considered utterly hopeless or without meaning.
Tragic Flaw
The charcter defect that ultimately leads to their downfall. EX: vanity.
Clue
A ball of thread given to theseus
Abhor
To totally hate something
ADONIS
A beautiful or handsome male
HAUTEUR
arrogant pride displayed by a person
STENTORIAN
Extremely loud or imposing
IRENIC
Favoring peace over hostility
HUBRIS
Excessive pride or self confidence
BANE
A cause of great distress or annoyance
APOTHEOSIS
To become a god after death
PROCUSTEAN
Producing conformity from followers (followers follow rules and instrustions.)
Promethean
Daringly original or creative
Countenance
Facial expressions that reveal the truth about what a person is thinking.
Labyrinth
an elabrote maze.
Vindictive
Having a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
Katabasis
To descend into a dark scary place such as the underworld.
Epic Poem
Long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero.
Arete
Greek term for excellence. It was often used after wining something.