Greek Allusions
The saying that some one says to another that is very great at a skill, they could even make money from it.
What is The Midas Touch or The Golden Touch
The Greek goddess that was in charge of wisdom and battle strategy.
Who is Athena?
This was the characteristic of Kind Midas that lead to his troubles.
This Greek character loved to talk so much, Hera cursed her with only ever repeating what someone else says.
Who is Echo?
The story in our ELA Journal that is the reason we have a name for fear of spiders.
What is the Tangled Web?
The saying when you are pointing out someone's only weakness.
What is Achilles' Heel?
The brave warrior and son of Zeus that had to overcome 12 Labors.
What is boast or boastful?
This Greek Monster was in a labyrinth.
The structure that is in Nashville Tennessee that is a replica of the one found in Greece.
What is the Parthenon?
The saying when we are giving someone the characteristics of brave, courageous, and strong.
What is Herculean or a herculean task?
The leader of the underworld, he was a brother to Zeus and Poseidon.
Who is Hades?
This was the characteristic of Medusa that led to her troubles.
What is boastful or vain?
This character was cursed and sent to live with the gorgons.
Who is Medusa?
This was trapped inside of Pandora's box.
What is Despair, the opposite of Hope?
The saying when a disaster or something terrible has been done or released.
What is Pandora's box or opening Pandora's box.
Who is Poseidon?
This was the characteristic of Pandora that led to her troubles.
What is curious?
This Greek character was talented in weaving and even could surpass Athena.
Who is Arachne?
The name of the characters that are half man and half goat. Grover and Phil are examples from Hercules and Percy Jackson.
What is a Satyr?
The saying we say to another person that is only interested or cares about themselves.
Who is Perseus or Percy?
This was the characteristic of Orpheus that led to his troubles.
What is fearful or doubtful?
This Greek Character was foolish when selecting his one free wish.
Who is Midas or King Midas?
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This is what bit Eurydice and caused Orpheus to travel to the underworld.
What is a Venomous Snake?