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A collection of maps, usually in the form of a book.
What is an atlas?
A type of computer virus that is disguised as a harmless file.
What is a Trojan Horse?
Another word for Greek city-states.
What is a polis?
This man was a well-known storyteller and author of The Illiad.
Who is Homer?
According to Greek mythology, the gods and goddesses lived here.
What is Mount Olympus?
This mountain nymph was cursed by Hera to repeat everything that was said to her.
Who was Echo?
This saying refers to a fatal weakness of someone otherwise very strong and capable.
What is an "Achilles' heel"?
From the Greek myth featuring a maze that King Minos commissioned. It was in this maze that he imprisoned the legendary Minotaur.
What is a labyrinth?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are all examples of this profession.
What is a philosopher?
Democracy began in this city, when King Theseus abolished the monarchy.
What is Athens?
Someone who is very self-centered.
What is a narcissist?
This saying is used to describe someone who is very fortunate.
What is the "Midas' touch?"
This Greek word means "a period of four years".
What is Olympiad?
This civilization developed on the Island of Crete during the Bronze Age of Ancient Greece.
What is the Minoan Civilization?
Athens was defeated by Sparta during this war.
What is the Peloponnesian War?
Rival or archenemy; the goddess of vengeance in Greek mythology.
What is a nemesis?
This phrase comes from the story of a woman who unleashed evil on the world by opening a box.
What is Pandora's Box?
Spartan slaves in Ancient Greece.
What are helots?
Women were only allowed to participate in the Olympics after the people chose to honour this goddess.
Who is Hera?
The three seas of ancient Greece were the Mediterranean Sea, the Ionian Sea, and this sea.
What is the Aegean Sea?
Another word for a treacherous adventure. Comes from the name of a Greek hero who fought in the Trojan War.
What is an odyssey?
Writing that often involves heroic deeds, usually featuring a hero going on a journey.
What is an epic poem?
A heavily armoured foot soldier in Ancient Greece.
What is a hoplite?
The Mycenaean downfall may have been caused by this empire.
What is the Dorian Empire?
What is Macedonia?