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theseus
1.
the
seus
Noun

a hero from Greek mythology who is known for slaying the Minotaur and for being the founder and king of Athens

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2.
tan
ta
lus
Noun

a figure in Greek mythology who was punished for his wrongdoing

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sleip
nir
Noun

an eight-legged horse from Norse mythology, belonging to the god Odin

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4.
si
sy
phus
Noun

a character in Greek mythology who was punished in the afterlife by being forced to repeatedly push a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down again

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sif
Noun

a goddess in Norse mythology who is associated with earth, fertility, family, and harvest

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pygmalion
6.
pyg
mal
ion
Noun

a sculptor who fell in love with his own ivory statue of a woman and prayed to the goddess Aphrodite to bring it to life

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psyche
7.
psy
che
Noun

the part of a person responsible for thoughts, feelings, and conscious mental functions

Meditation can calm the psyche and improve focus.

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pro
me
theus
Noun

a clever Titan in Greek mythology who created humans and stole fire from the gods, resulting in his punishment

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priam
Noun

the last king of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his tragic fate and his noble character

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Poseidon
10.
po
sei
don
Noun

the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, who was often depicted as a powerful and moody deity with a trident

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Hera
11.
he
ra
Noun

the queen of the gods in Greek mythology and the wife and sister of Zeus

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12.
de
me
ter
Noun

the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest

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13.
a
the
na
Noun

the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, strategic warfare, and inspiration, characterized by wearing a golden helmet and shield

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Apollo
14.
a
po
llo
Noun

the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, medicine, and the sun, who was often depicted as a handsome and talented young man with a lyre or a bow

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ar
te
mis
Noun

the Greek goddess of hunting, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, who was often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of young women

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Ares
16.
Ares
Noun

the ancient Greek god of war, who was often depicted as a fierce and violent deity, associated with conflicts, battles, and the shedding of blood

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aph
ro
di
te
Noun

the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality, and was often depicted as a beautiful woman who had the power to make people fall in love

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he
phaes
tus
Noun

a Greek god associated with fire, metalworking, and crafting, often depicted as a skilled blacksmith

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her
mes
Noun

a Greek god of commerce, thieves, travelers, and athletes, often depicted with winged sandals and a winged helmet

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hes
tia
Noun

the Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family

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dio
ny
sus
Noun

the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy

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Hades
22.
ha
des
Noun

(religion) the world of the dead

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Zeus
23.
Zeus
Noun

the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, known as the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, and justice

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Tyr
Noun

a powerful god in Norse mythology associated with justice and bravery, often depicted as a one-handed god

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Thor
Noun

a mighty god from Norse mythology who carries a big hammer and can control thunder and lightning

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po
ly
ni
ces
Noun

the son of Oedipus and Jocasta in Greek mythology, and was one of the two warring brothers in the play Antigone

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perseus
27.
per
seus
Noun

a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Auriga and Cassiopeia and crossed by the Milky Way

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per
se
pho
ne
Noun

a Greek goddess of vegetation and the underworld, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and wife of Hades

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daph
ne
Noun

a figure in Greek mythology who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the unwanted advances of the god Apollo

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paris
30.
pa
ris
Noun

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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Pandora
31.
pan
do
ra
Noun

the first woman created by the gods, who was given a box containing all the evils of the world and was instructed not to open it, but curiosity got the better of her and she released all the evils into the world

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or
pheus
Noun

a legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology who is known for his musical talent and his attempt to rescue his wife Eurydice from the underworld

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o
res
tes
Noun

the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who avenged his father's murder by killing his mother and her lover Aegisthus

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oe
di
pus
Noun

a tragic hero in Greek mythology who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his own downfall

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odysseus
35.
o
dy
sseus
Noun

a legendary hero in Greek mythology who was known for his intelligence, cunning, and skill in battle, and was the central character of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey

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o
din
Noun

a major god in Norse mythology, often portrayed as an older man with one eye, who is associated with wisdom, magic, war, and death

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Njord
Noun

a Norse deity associated with the sea, wind, fishing, and wealth

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narcissus
38.
nar
ci
ssus
Noun

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

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mi
mir
Noun

a wise and knowledgeable figure in Norse mythology who was known for guarding a sacred well of wisdom and advising the gods with his counsel

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me
ne
laus
Noun

a legendary king of Sparta, who played a significant role in the Trojan War and was married to the beautiful Helen of Troy

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lo
ki
Noun

a mischievous and cunning god in Norse mythology who was known for his shape-shifting abilities, trickery, and association with chaos and fire

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jason
42.
ja
son
Noun

a hero in Greek mythology who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece

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i
dun
Noun

a Norse goddess associated with youth, beauty, and the renewal of life

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i
ca
rus
Noun

a figure from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun using wings made of feathers and wax, causing his wings to melt and him to fall into the sea and drown

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Hercules
45.
herc
u
les
Noun

a legendary hero known for his strength and bravery, famous for his Twelve Labors, and the son of Jupiter in Roman mythology

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Hel
Noun

a goddess in Norse mythology who rules over the underworld and is often depicted as half alive and half dead

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heim
dall
Noun

a Norse deity associated with foresight, vigilance, and the guardian of the Bifröst bridge, believed to have keen senses and the ability to sound a horn to warn of impending danger

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hector
48.
hec
tor
Noun

a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior in the Trojan War, known for his courage, leadership, and devotion to his country and family

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Frigg
Noun

a goddess in Norse mythology who is known as the wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and destiny

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freyr
Noun

a Norse god associated with fertility, prosperity, and sunlight

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51.
fen
rir
Noun

a powerful and monstrous wolf that played a significant role in the ultimate downfall of the Norse gods known as Ragnarök

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eu
ry
dice
Noun

a figure in Greek mythology who was the wife of Orpheus and died tragically

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53.
e
lect
ra
Noun

the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, and is known for seeking vengeance on her mother for her father's murder

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54.
di
do
Noun

the founder and first queen of Carthage, according to ancient sources, and is known for her tragic love affair with Aeneas in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid

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dae
da
lus
Noun

a legendary inventor in Greek mythology who is famous for creating the Labyrinth of Crete and designing wings that allowed him and his son Icarus to escape from imprisonment

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creon
Noun

a legendary figure in Greek mythology who was the king of Thebes and was known for his strict adherence to the law and his belief in the importance of order and stability in society

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atlas
57.
at
las
Noun

a collection of maps, charts, and geographical information typically organized by region or topic

He opened the atlas to find the best route for the road trip.

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58.
a
ta
lan
ta
Noun

a figure in Greek mythology known for her exceptional athletic ability and fierce determination

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a
riad
ne
Noun

the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur and escape the Labyrinth, and later became the wife of the god Dionysus

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60.
a
ga
mem
non
Noun

a character in Greek mythology, known for his leadership as the commander-in-chief of the Greek army during the Trojan War

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61.
a
do
nis
Noun

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

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62.
a
chi
lles
Noun

a legendary hero of ancient Greek mythology who was believed to be the son of a mortal king and a goddess, and was known for his remarkable strength, courage, and fighting abilities

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