Who are the gods
myths
Language of Greek mythology
Stories
Vocabulary
100

Ruler of the underworld and the dead

Hades

100

describes how parts of nature came to be

nature myth

100

a prediction about what will happen in the future

prophecy

100

Athene turned her into a spider for boasting that she was better than a god

Arachne

100

Echo and Arachne both faced the _______ of the gods they defied

wrath 

200

known for storms, earthquakes, hurricanes and horses

Poseidon

200

describes how things like the universe, gods, and all life came to be

origin myths

200

the ability to make choices that are not controlled by gods or fate

free will

200

This god gives lyres to both Orpheus and Arion

Apollo

200

Echo lost her voice because she _______ in the affairs of Zeus and Hera

Meddled

300

Wisdom, handicrafts and war

Athene

300

describes the lives, powers and relationships of the gods

myth of the gods

300

a fatal flaw that leads to the downfall of the hero of the story

harmatia

300

Echo looses her ability to speak. She incurred the wrath of this god

Hera

300

Zeus _____ over Mt. Olympus and all of the gods

reigns

400

Messenger of the gods

Hermes

400

describe the adventures of important figures in Greek mythology; often involves gods as well

hero myths

400

excessive pride

Hubris

400

Eurydice turns into this when Orpheus looks back before leaving the underworld entirely

smoke

400

Orpheus was _____ with fear about whether or not Eurydice was actually behind him

tormented

500

moon, hunting, archery and the wilderness.  Also sibling to Apollo

Artemis

500

these are stories told by ancient cultures and explain beliefs, practices or natural occurences. They are associated with religious beliefs 

myth

500

a hint that suggests what events might happen in the future

foreshadow

500
He is apollos son who desires to ride the sun chariot

Phaethon

500

orpheus ____ people with his music

enchants