| A | B |
|---|
| matriarchial | society dominated by women |
| patriarchial | society dominated by men |
| anthropomorphism | having human characteristics |
| agrarian | agriculture |
| arete | possessing excellent ability of personality traits |
| ate | state of temporary madness |
| hubris | excessive pride |
| Homer | blind poet credited with recording the Greek myths |
| archetype | universal symbol |
| stereotype | that which conforms to a fixed pattern; a standardized mental picture held in common by members of a group |
| motif | recurring important element |
| values | qualities or ideas considered important |
| Oracle | prophet |
| nemesis | the cause of just punishment or retribution |
| mercurial | changeable, speedy, quicksilver |
| Herculean | super strong |
| narcissism | self love |
| chaos | lack of order |
| martial | warlike |
| erotic | refers to love |
| titanic | giant-like |
| chronological | in time order |
| bacchanalian | excessive celebration |
| halcyon | calm, peaceful days |
| polis | Greek city-state |
| polytheism | the worship of many gods |
| myth | legend |
| golden mean | moderation in all things, excess in nothing |
| hero | person of courage who performs heroic (epic) deeds |
