Vocabulary and Concepts

Siege

• To capture.

• To defend.

• To retreat.

• To negotiate.

Pandora's box

• A source of many unforeseen troubles or problems.

• A mythical artifact that grants wishes.

• A container of valuable treasures.

• A place of eternal happiness.

Fate

• something that is inescapable; the belief that a power causes and controls all events.

• a predetermined course of events that is often seen as unavoidable.

• the ability to change one's destiny through choices and actions.

• a random occurrence without any specific cause or reason.

Morality

• Telling right from wrong in how a person acts.

• A set of rules imposed by society.

• The ability to make decisions based on emotions.

• A philosophical study of ethics.

Polytheism

• Believing in more than one god.

• Believing in a single god.

• Believing in no gods at all.

• Believing in gods that are manifestations of nature.

Arachnids

• A wingless, carnivorous arthropod (example- a spider).

• A flying insect with six legs (example- a butterfly).

• A small, herbivorous mammal (example- a rabbit).

• A large, aquatic animal (example- a whale).

Oligarchy

• A political system where power is held by a single individual.

• A small group of wealthy men who shared power and ruled together.

• A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws.

• A system where power is distributed equally among all citizens.

Herculean

• Requiring great strength or effort; muscular or strong.

• A type of ancient Greek pottery.

• A mythical creature known for its wisdom.

• A term used to describe a small, delicate flower.

Quest

• A search or journey.

• A type of game.

• A musical composition.

• A scientific experiment.

Grace

• A state of being generous or helpful

• A quality of being effortlessly beautiful in movement or form

• A type of dance style

• A measure of physical strength