Greek myth Vocab words list 1 Crossword
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2) the sport or activity of swimming or exploring underwater; moving quickly or suddenly through the air, especially in a downward direction3) a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.5) a place of refuge or safety.6) a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. Modern astronomers divide the sky into eighty-eight constellations with defined boundaries.8) feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.9) a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing11) a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.13) excessive pride or self-confidence; (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
16) a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or prudent, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience; a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.18) a belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets. It is divided into twelve equal divisions or signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces). |
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1) (in certain other religions) a superhuman being or spirit worshiped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity.4) a sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals. It is collected by bees to make into honey.; the drink of the gods.
7) a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.10) the food of the gods12) a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.14) (in ancient Rome) a patrician in relation to a client15) living forever; never dying or decaying; an immortal being, especially a god of ancient Greece or Rome17) a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm19) a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object.20) a female deity; a woman who is adored, especially for her beauty |
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