Greek Myth Vocab
Where do arachnids get their name from?
From a famous weaver in Greek Myths (Arachnid)
What are spectators?
People who attend an event, like a football game.
Who are some of the characters we learned about?
Gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, etc.
What does the word proof mean?
Evidence that supports the truth
Why did the Ancient Greeks believe there are different seasons?
Because Persephone lived in the underworld for 6 months of the year.
What is a labyrinth?
complicated network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to navigate; a maze
What does amusing mean?
Where was the home of the 12 gods and goddesses?
Mount Olympus
What does the word aimlessly mean?
Without any purpose or direction, you are wandering.
Who is the King of Mount Olympus
Zeus
What is a myth?
A myth is a made believe story usually involving supernatural beings like gods and goddesses.
What does retrieve mean?
To go back and get something.
Why was Prometheus chained to a rock?
Because he stole fire from Mount Olympus and gave it to humans.
What does insisted mean?
When someone really wants you to do something.
Who was bragging they they were a better weaver than Athena?
Arachne
What does a "herculean task" mean?
Something that is challenging and takes great strength
What does flattered mean?
When someone compliments or praises you
What difficult labors did Hercules complete?
Slaying the Nemean lion, holding up the sky, collecting the golden apples
How can someone give you guidance?
By helping you figure out how to do something
Who is the God of the Sea and brother to Zeus?
Poseidon
What are some examples of a mythical creatures?
Minotaur, sphinx, Cerberus (3 headed dog), etc
What does it mean to unravel something?
To unwrap something, like a ball of yarn
What happened to Icarus?
He flew too close to the sky and the sun melted the wax and he fell into the sea.
What does it mean when you resist something?
When you do not want to do something.
The underworld.