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Honors: Greek Mythology

Greek words that have become apart of our language.

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chorusan organized body of singers who sing in concert
clotha pliable material made by weaving. felting, or knitting fibers
colossalgigantic, huge, splendid
echothe repetition of a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves
Hadesan underworld inhabited by the devil and demons and in which people suffer everlasting punishment; in Greek mythology, a god that ruled where ALL dead mortals go. Roman name Pluto
heliuma nonflammable inert gaseous element
Herculeanextremely strong
Lotus-eatera lazy person
lyrea stringed musical instrument of the harp class
academya place of learning
Achilles' heelweak spot, point open to attack
Adonisan extremely handsome young man
Amazonfemale soldier or warlike, strong, and vigorous woman
Ambrosiafemale soldier or warlike, strong, and vigorous woman; in Greek mythology, the food of the gods
goda referece to a diety who is among many; a thing or person that is so important in someone's life that they neglect other important things
Cassandraone that predicts misfortune or disaster
chimeraan imaginary monster made up of mixed parts; an illusion of the mind
Draconianharsh, severe
Labyrintha maze or a place full of complicated passageways and blind alleys
Martialrelated to war


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