Greek Mythology Terms

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Myth

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A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, typically involving supernatural beings or events.

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Epic

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A long narrative poem, often written about a hero or heroic deeds.

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Hubris

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Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall in Greek tragedies.

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Nemesis

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The inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall; often seen as divine retribution in Greek mythology.

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Tragedy

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A form of drama based on human suffering that invokes an accompanying catharsis or pleasure in audiences.

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Delphi

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An ancient Greek sanctuary sacred to the god Apollo, famous for its oracle.

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Oracle

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A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.

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Nectar

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The drink of the gods in Greek mythology, often associated with immortality.

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Ambrosia

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The food of the gods in Greek mythology, also associated with immortality.

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Labyrinth

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A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; in Greek mythology, the maze designed by Daedalus to house the Minotaur.