Oh, Good Greek!
FAGE is Delic!
Straggisto is a Greek word that translates to “strained”. It refers to the traditional process of straining a specific dish to remove excess whey, resulting in a thick, creamy texture. What is this dish?
What is Greek Yogurt
Set the Scene
(ad vesperum): You just finished buying your brand new leather soleas (shoes). It’s getting dark and suddenly, someone snatches your satchel! Eheu! With your new sandals on your feet, describe what your next move is in Latin( verbs are accepted, but you can be creative!).
A: What is curro, clamo, oro, sequor, occido, sto, invenio, voco, iacio hastam, etc
EPIC: The Musical is a YouTube-popular, sung-through concept album adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, written by Jorge Rivera-Herrans. “Love In Paradise” sung by Barbara Wangui explores themes of imprisonment, forced love, and the seductive power of paradise, with a specific person trying to distract Odysseus from his journey home and his longing for his wife and crew. What is the name of this specific person?
Who is Calypso?
Translate!:
Students: “Salve, magister!”
Teacher: “Salvete, pueri. Intrate celeriter et sedete.”
What is "Hello, teacher! / Hello, children, enter in quickly and sit down."
It- Girl on the Moon
This goddess was often referred to as the moon-goddess. This goddess’ name is also referenced in NASA's program to return humans to the Moon (__I,II, and III)
Who is Diana/Artemis
New Gen vs Old Gen– True or False!
The Kalogeras are three young Greek-Canadian sisters— Sunday, Demetra, and Eliana—who became a massive social media sensation starting in early 2024. So, theoretically, would Socrates be able to FULLY understand them in Greek if they were to have a conversation? (is ancient Greek in its entirety used today?)
A: What is no, the ancient Greek language is not the same as present Greek.
Set the Scene
(in schola): You are playing during recess with your friends, but it started to rain. Your friend tries to catch a frog chilling in a puddle, but all of a sudden they slip and fall flat on their face! Describe how you would react in Latin.
A: What is auxilio, iuvo, succuro, rideo, sto, etc
"Let Down" is a song by the English rock band Radiohead, released on their third studio album, OK Computer. One of the lyrics “I am gonna grow wings” symbolizes a desperate, idealistic yearning for escape, transcendence, and freedom. I a Greek myth ,Although this boy did not necessarily grow literal wings, his father Daedalus, escapes imprisonment using wings made of feathers and wax. What is the name of the boy who flew too close to the sun?
What is Icarus?
Translate: Horatia in casa se lavat. Scintilla “festina, Horatia” inquit.
What is Horatia is washing herself in the house. Scintilla says, “Hurry up, Horatia.”
The unlamest lame!
Venus’ husband who was great with forging despite his disability. His workshops were believed to be under volcanoes, particularly Mount Etna.
Who is Vulcan/Hephaestus
Ancient Creations
Did the Greeks create the yo-yo or did the Persian Empire?
A: What is The Greeks! They had a great time with small trinkets like yo-yoes!
Set the Scene
(noctu in silvis): Somehow, you got lost in the forest, and you keep hearing scary noises around you. All you have is an oil lamp in your hand as a figure starts to approach you from a distance. What do you do?!?! (In Latin ofc):
what is clamat, morior, curro, oro, iacio ignem, saltaro, ignoro, “Nescio, et pergo ambulare”
A town… in Hell… with great music?
Hadestown is a Tony and Grammy-winning folk opera by Anaïs Mitchell, retelling the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Who are the two rulers of this underworld?
What is Hades and Persephone
Translate: Quintus amicusque canem in agro exercent.
What is “Quintus and his friend are exercising their dog in the field.”
Leave the lid A-jar
Chief Italian god, and the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. He also has an intense fear of jars, as a result of his ordeals at the hands of the Aloadae Giants.
Who is Ares/Mars
Mr. Stulac is the best Latin teacher of the caelum et terram. Unfortunately, he is not obligated to teach Ancient Greek. However, if he were to be a magister in Ancient Greece, how would his “μαθηταί” call him “teacher”?
A:What is διδάσκαλος
Set the Scene
( in Pompeii): You are reclined on your sofa when suddenly you feel tremors in the ground and shouts from outside. You see the sky darken as Mt. Vesuvius starts to erupt. What do you do? (you can be creative)
What is Alas cresco et volo, Deos invoco, coctus sum, nihil, omnia sunt desperata, etc.
Row, Row, Row your duodecim Naves Gently Down the Stream!
A highly anticipated Christopher Nolan film is set to be released in theaters on July 17, 2026, bringing a very popular epic to life with an all-star cast including Matt Damon, TOM HOLLAND!!!!, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Zendaya. In this movie, the main character takes a perilous 10-year journey home facing mythical creatures while his loyal wife fights off suitors at home.
What is The Odessey?
Translate: Mater Horatiae novam tunicam dat
What is "Horatia's mother gives her a new tunic."
Bacchus-D, yummy!
Fun Fact: Bacchus-D is a popular South Korean, non-carbonated energy tonic. Who is the god connected to wine and “energetic” rituals!
Who is Baccus/Dionysus
We love the Ancient Greek Alphabet, Right Guys?
Recite the Ancient Greek Alphabet— don’t worry you only need 6 or 7 out of the 24 to get the points. Good luck!
A: What is Α α, Β β, Γ γ, Δ δ, Ε ε, Ζ ζ, Η η, Θ θ, Ι ι, Κ κ, Λ λ, Μ μ, Ν ν, Ξ ξ, Ο ο, Π π, Ρ ρ, Σ σ/ς, Τ τ, Υ υ, Φ φ, Χ χ, Ψ ψ, and Ω ω.
(in castrum):Boom. You are a wizard in the popular fantasy franchise Harry Potter. Unfortunately, you are in a duel with the most powerful wizard, Professor Stulac. Because you have been slacking in your studies, the only spell you know is “accio” which allows you to summon things. Describe what you summon that will help you win this battle!
What is “Nihil. ille est potentissimus.”
This 1977 movie is a powerful Greek epic tragedy film directed by Michael Cacoyannis, telling the story of King Agamemnon's dilemma to sacrifice his daughter to appease the goddess Artemis and allow the Greek fleet to sail to Troy.
What is Iphigenia (1977)
Translate: Quintus sero advenit; magister dicit; ‘cur sero advenis, Quinte?”
What is Quintus arrives late; the master says; ‘Why are you arriving late, Quintus?’
Artemis? What are you Doing on the Moon?
This god is the son of Jupiter, and his name is referenced in NASA's historic Moon landing program.
Who is Apollo