Greek Mythology: Review Vocabulary

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

• harpy

• siren

• chimera

• centaur

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.4.6

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

• lyra

• caduceus

• oracle

• nymph

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• minotaur

• centaur

• cerberus

• griffin

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

• pegasus

• sphinx

• basilisk

• satyr

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.4.6

Which creature has only one eye?

• cyclops

• nymph

• triton

• gorgons

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

• hydra

• minotaur

• sphinx

• nymph

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

• caduceus

• fireplace

• griffin

• chimera

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.4.6

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

• Mount Olympus

• Oracle

• Griffin

• Athens

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• oracle

• shapeshift

• shield

• thread

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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

• trident

• cerberus

• quest

• shield

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4