Vocab

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Aegis

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

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Adonis

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Handsome youth loved by Persephone and Aphrodite

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Amazon

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Cut right breasts to handle a bow

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Ambrosial

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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

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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

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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

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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