Companies
Which company is named after the Greek Goddess of victory?
Nike
What does it mean when someone says they found your Achilles' Heel?
They found your weakness.
What does it mean to have the Midas Touch?
To make everything you are involved in successful
Who does the allusion "stone faced expression" refer to?
Medusa
Which luxury brand is named after the Greek messenger god?
Hermes
Which company is inspired by the fierce Amazonian warrior women?
Amazon
What does it mean when you have "flown too close to the sun"?
You've become overly ambitious and greedy.
What does it mean to be faced with a "Herculean Task"?
To be faced with an extremely difficult task.
What allusion comes from the nymph Echo who could only repeat the words of others?
An echo!
Which technology company is named after the prophetic Oracles of Greece?
Oracle
Which company is named after Pandora and her box?
Pandora
What does it mean to be "narcissistic"?
It means that you only think about, care about, and do things for yourself.
What does it mean when something is a "Trojan Horse"?
It is a trick disguised as something amazing.
What does the Promethean Board have to do with the myth of Prometheus? (HINT: think about his punishment from Zeus with the eagles...)
Prometheus' body would renew itself every day after the eagles destroyed it. A Promethean Board will bring back your information everyday.
Which cleaning product is named after a Greek warrior?
Ajax (dish soap)
Though named after Nikola Tesla, which company indirectly references Zeus' lightning bolts?
Tesla
What does it mean to "rise from the ashes"?
To try again or to come back after being defeated
Who does the phrase "Carrying the weight of the world" refer to?
Atlas
The Fates who controlled the life thread of all beings, symbolizing destiny or inevitable outcomes
Named after Argus, the all-seeing giant, Argus is what kind of company?
Security company
Which company is named after Poseidon's tri-tipped weapon?
Trident Gum
Can you name all 4 myths that we READ that have common allusions attached to them?
The Story of Achilles, Icarus and His Wings, The Phoenix Rises, Narcissus and His Reflection
What is a "siren's song" in terms of allusion?
An incredibly alluring and captivating appeal that is ultimately dangerous or destructive
What does the word "Labyrinthine" refer to?
The labyrinth that held the Minotaur.
What airline is named after the winged horse from Greek mythology?
Pegasus Airlines