Greek Mythology Test Flashcards
(30 cards)
Origin Myth
Stories that are told to explain how things came to be.
Epithet
Renames
Simile
Comparison using like or as
Hubris
Excessive pride or self-confidence
Paradox
A contradiction that is actually true
Hyperbole
A very exaggerated statement
Rhetorical Question
A question asked to make a point than get an answer
Ode
A songlike poem on a serious subject.
Carpe Diem
“Eat, drink, and be merry”
Hypnotize
To be put in an artificial sleep like condition.
Music / Museum
Comes from 9 Muses. Sister goddesses who supported art.
Tantalize
To expose something desirable while keeping it out of reach
Panic / Pandemonium
Fear and anxiety
Titanic / Titans
Of exceptional size, strength, or power
Olympics
Athletic contests from ancient Greece.
A Herculean Effort
Requiring great strength or effort
Cereal
Comes from Cere Roman God of agriculture
Narcissism
Excessive interest in oneself
Nemesis
Long standing rival or enemy
An Achilles Heel
A weakness or vulnerable point
Atlas
Map
Chaos
Complete disorder
Furious
Extremely angry
Pacify
To soothe anger or agitation
