WORDS FROM MYTH
This science, the study of the human mind and behavior, comes from the name of the Greek goddess of the soul.
Psychology (Psyche)
“This land is your land, this land is my land …”
“From California, to the New York Island.”
Loretta, Cy, Brigham
Young
Name three of the five English language personal pronouns that begin with the letter Y.
You, your, yours, yourself, yourselves
It took 100 years for the prince to arrive and awaken her with a kiss.
Sleeping Beauty
The god of dreams gave his name to this narcotic drug that relieves pain.
Morphine (Morpheus)
“Moon River, wider than a mile …”
“I’m crossing you in style some day.”
Shari, Meriwether, Jerry
Lewis
Name the two US national parks that begin with the letter Y.
Yellowstone and Yosemite
On V-J Day, Alfred Eisenstaedt snapped an iconic picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in this New York City location.
Times Square
This Trojan war hero, who spent 10 years trying to get home, gave his name to long adventurous journeys.
Odysseus (Odyssey)
“People, people who need people …”
“… are the luckiest people in the world.”
John Paul, James Earl, Tommy Lee
Jones
What number on a standard telephone keypad corresponds with the letter Y?
Nine (which includes W, X, Y, and Z)
In this beloved animated moment, Lady and the Tramp kiss while eating this dish.
Spaghetti
This Greek youth, who fell in love with his own reflection, gave his name to those who are self-obsessed and overly concerned with their appearance.
Narcissus (Narcissism)
“I feel pretty, oh so pretty …”
“I feel pretty and witty and bright.”
Neville, Wilt, Richard
Chamberlain
Barbra Streisand co-wrote, co-produced, directed, and starred in this film about a 19thcentury Jewish girl who dresses as a boy so she can study the Talmud.
Yentl
One of the most famous screen kisses of all time — involving Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, and a beach in Hawaii — can be seen in this 1953 film.
From Here to Eternity
This goddess of love gave her name to a food or drink that stimulates romantic desire.
Aphrodite (Aphrodisiac)
“Edelweiss, edelweiss …”
“ … every morning you greet me.”
Willie, Harriet, Horatio
Nelson
Name the two major rivers in China that begin with the letter Y.
Yangtze and Yellow (Note: There are other rivers in China that begin with the letter Y, but they are not “major” rivers.)
The Kiss is one of the most universally recognized works of this French sculptor (1840- 1917), who is also the creator of The Thinker.
Auguste Rodin