Greek Mythology: Review Vocabulary

Front

Which creature has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse?

Back

centaur

Front

Hermes was associated with healing and medicine. The ___________ became a symbol of medicine.

Back

caduceus

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the underworld?

Back

cerberus

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology?

Back

pegasus

Front

Which creature has only one eye?

Back

cyclops

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Front

What is the name of the creature that is half man, half bull, and lives in a labyrinth?

Back

minotaur

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Which creature has the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle?

Back

griffin

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

The _________________ is the home of the gods in Greek mythology.

Back

Mount Olympus

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Name of a person in Ancient Greece who gives advices and share prophecies from the gods.

Back

oracle

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

A long and difficult journey, typically one with a noble goal.

Back

quest

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C