Greek Glossary 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 curiosity | a state in which you want to learn more about something |
| hope | the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled |
| chariot | a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage |
| Pandora | (Greek mythology) the first woman |
| pomegranate | large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind |
| zodiac | (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs |
| amber | a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin |
| oracle | someone or something that can predict the future |
| tripod | a three-legged rack used for support |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept |
| matriarchy | a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line |
| patriarchy | a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line |
| priestess | a female priest |
| archer | a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow |
| psychology | the scientific study of behavior and mental processes |
| goblet | a drinking glass with a base and stem |
| plead | appeal or request earnestly |
| revel | take delight in |
| narcissitic | (adj.) in love with oneself |
| Nemesis | (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance |
| Nike | (Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory |
| Echo | (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained |
| Labyrinth | complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost |
| architect | someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) |
| Minotaur | (Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man |
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