Vocab 1
not capable of dying; living forever
immortal
the handing down of information, beliefs, or customs from one generation to another
traditions
self-governing states; each consisting of a city and surrounding territory
city-states
two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle of ancient times used in battle and also in races and parades
chariot
people who watch a show, game, or other event
spectators
relating to recent times of the present or the recent past
modern
one who receives or entertains other people as guests
host
a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with a design and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
medal
a flaming light made of something that burns brightly and is usually carried in the hand
torch
belonging to a very distant past; no longer in existence
ancient
people admired for achievements and qualities; can also be mythological or legendary figures of great strength and ability
heroes
to do away with completely; put an end to
abolished
a long-distance footrace of 26 miles or 385 yards that is ran on an open course
marathon
large oval outdoor stadium for horse and chariot races in ancient Greece
hippodrome
what is Miss Maddy's favorite color and what state is she from?
green
Nebraska
a series of athletic competitions held every four years that includes sports such as: swimming, cycling, and gymnastics
summer games
a formal act or series of acts done in a particular way to honor a special occasion
ceremony
to bring back into use or come back to life
revived
a series of athletic competitions held every four years that includes sports such as: skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey
winter games
to set apart in honor of someone or something; deserving respect or honor
sacred
well-known or important
prominent
used or done in a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion
ceremonial
a Greek meeting place where the games were held
an athletic contest made up of 5 different track and field events; in ancient times it consisted of the long jump, discus throw, javelin throw, a sprint race, and wrestling
pentathlon
an official announcer or messenger
herald