Vocab

Question 0

Aegis

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Athena’s shield symbol of protection and meant death to mortals

Question 1

Adonis

Answer 1

Handsome youth loved by Persephone and Aphrodite

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Amazon

Answer 2

Cut right breasts to handle a bow

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Ambrosial

Answer 3

The food of gods

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Arachnid

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From goddess Arachne, talented weaver that Aphrodite turned to a spider

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Arête

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Nausicaa’s mother, queen of the Phaeacians.

Striving for Excellence

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Atlas

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God who held up the world

Map of the known world

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Auroral

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Goddess of Dawn

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Bacchanalian

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God of wine and intoxication

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Caduceus

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Hermes staff

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Chimerical

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Monster Chimera. Multiple animal parts. Unreal/imaginary

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Draconian

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Laws of Draco. Athenian Scribe known for strict laws

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Elysian

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Elysian Fields part of the underworld

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Hector

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Trojan hero

To intimidate

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Herculean

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Named from Hercules

Of strength and power

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Hermetic

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Seal treasures air tight

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Hubris

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Excessive pride leading to the down fall of the character

Question 17

Iridescent

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From the goddess iris

Bright, brilliant color

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Jovial

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Happy joyful

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Labyrinthine

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Giant maze created by Icarus

Complex and complicated

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Iaconic

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People who were known for using few words

Terse or brief

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Lathargic

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Ancient Greek meaning forgetful

Lacking energy, sluggish

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Lucullen

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Lavishness

Richness in feast

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Martial

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Latin comparison to Mars

War like

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Mentor

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Wise or trusted character in the odyssey

A trusted advisor

Question 25

Mercurial

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God mercury. God of war

Hot temper and mood swings

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Myrmidon

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Skilled warriors commanded by Achilles

Someone who blindly follows the commands of another

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Nemesis

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Greek word to punish by gods or mortals

Justice or arch enemy

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Odyssey

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A long journey or trip with dangers and difficulties

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Paean

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Enthusiastic praise or rapturous joy

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Palladium

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A safe guard

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Panic

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God of nature and forest
Known for scaring young girls and playing tricks
To be frightened

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Philippic

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Tirade

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Plutocracy

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God of wealth

Government ruled by the wealthy

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Procrustean

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Robber who would tie his victims to their bed and force their bodies to fit the size of the bed
Forcing conformity by using all means of force

Question 35

Protean

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Sea god

The ability to change shape or form

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Pyrrhic victory

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To win a battle where the losses out win the benefits

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Saturnine

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Gloomy and remote

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Siren

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Three birdlike sisters who’s songs lured men to death

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Solon

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Athenian politician

A respected statesman in political affairs

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Stentorian

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Loud voice
Powerful
Public speaking

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Stygian

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River Styx

Dark and gloomy place

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Terpsichorean

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Of or relating to dance

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Thespian

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An actor who pursues the stage

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Titanic

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Giant and monster