Mythology Vocab 2 Test Review

Draconian - origin

• from the name of the Athenian lawmaker who lived around the 7th century BCE and enacted exceptionally harsh laws.

• from the name of a Roman general known for his lenient laws.

• from the name of a famous philosopher who advocated for peaceful resolutions.

• from the name of a mythical creature known for its fierce nature.

Bacchanalian - definition

• broadly describes any event of drunken revelry or wild, ecstatic celebration.

• a term used to describe a formal gathering or meeting.

• a type of dance performed at festivals.

• a style of painting characterized by vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Cassandra - definition

• A person who prophesies doom or disaster, often without being believed.

• A type of ancient Greek architecture.

• A character in Greek mythology known for her beauty.

• A term used in computer science for a type of database.

Cassandra - origin

• Given the gift of prophecy, but cursed by the god Apollo so that her true prophecies would not be believed

• A skilled warrior known for her bravery in battle

• A queen who ruled over the city of Troy

• A priestess who could communicate with the gods

Chimerical - definition

• Existing only as the product of unchecked imagination; fantastically visionary or improbable; anything that is a hybrid or impossible combination

• A term used to describe something that is practical and realistic

• A concept that refers to a tangible and achievable goal

• An idea that is widely accepted and proven to be true

Chimerical - origin

• A mythical creature in Greek mythology with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and a snake for a tail.

• A legendary hero known for slaying dragons in ancient Greece.

• A type of ancient Greek pottery depicting various monsters.

• A famous Greek philosopher known for his teachings on ethics.

Bacchanalian - origin

• refers to the Roman festivals in honor of the god of wine, which originated from the earlier Greek festivals for the god Dionysus

• is derived from the Greek word for 'celebration'

• is associated with the harvest festivals of ancient Egypt

• refers to a type of ancient Roman theater performance

Echolalia - definition

• Meaningless repetition of another person's spoken words as a symptom of psychiatric disorder; repetition of speech by a child learning to talk

• A technique used in speech therapy to improve communication skills

• A type of auditory hallucination experienced by individuals with schizophrenia

• A method of teaching children through imitation and repetition

Draconian - definition

• Excessively harsh and severe.

• Mild and lenient.

• Unpredictable and erratic.

• Joyful and carefree.

Elysian - origin

• A paradise for heroes in Greek mythology

• A type of ancient Greek architecture

• A festival celebrated in honor of the gods

• A mythical creature from Minoan religion