Odds and Ends
A person, such as a priestess, through whom a deity is held to respond when consulted; also the shrine itself, or the prophecy itself
What is oracle?
Not subject to death. All of the Olympians are.
What is immortal?
To regard with deep respect or reverence. How worshippers treat gods.
What is venerate?
to calm, soothe, or quiet... what you might do to keep a young child from being sad
What is appease?
A transliteration that came into English language by way of Old French, it refers to a stringed instrument
What is lyre?
From the Latin word for game: so absurd or incongruous as to be laughable.
What is ludicrous?
Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity. Hephaestus was often this way to humans.
What is beneficent?
A feeling of profound awe and respect and often love. Or, an act of showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy.
What is reverence?
Very numerous; existing in great numbers. How you might feel your problems are when you are sad.
What is multitudinous?
Having or showing a clever awareness or resourcefulness, especially in practical matters.
What is shrewd?
Literally: Projecting outward or upward from a line or surface; protuberant. Figuratively: conspicuous, or widely known.
What is prominent?
Unfaithfulness to a sexual partner, especially a spouse. Something Zeus engaged in often.
What is infidelity?
The act of offering something to a deity in propitiation or homage, especially the ritual slaughter of an animal or person.
What is sacrifice?
A usually fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague.
What is pestilence?
Word that roughly translates to "lost in the woods" as it features a root that means "in a natural state"
What is bewilderment?
Invested with bodily nature and form; embodied in human form; personified
What is incarnate?
Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful. Zeus was.
What is omnipotent?
A position of great distinction or superiority. (Sometimes a title for religious authorities.)
What is eminence?
Inspiring or deserving of grief, mourning or regret; deplorable or pitiable.
What is lamentable?
One who cuts for harvest with a scythe or sickle, from the Old English word for "to cut grain"
What is reaper?
Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgement or common sense
What is prudent?
Any of numerous minor deities represented as beautiful maidens inhabiting and sometimes personifying features of nature such as trees, waters, and mountains. You'll meet Echo, she was one.
What is a nymph?
(Not always religious) something created or done in honor, admiration, or celebration of someone or something.
What is an homage?
devoid of inhabitants; deserted; barren; lifeless
What is desolate?
Though in English we call them dogs, the ancient Greeks called them kynos, which became the base for this word which refers to an attitude of scornful or jaded negativity
What is cynicism?