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Classical Myth Vocab.
Vocab words from Mythology
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11th Grade
11/03/2009

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gorgon
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an ugly or repulsive woman
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nemesis
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an enemy or opponent; a source of harm or trouble
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Achilles' heel
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a vulnerable point
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psyche
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the soul or the mind
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martial
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relating or having to do with war
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venerate
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to honor or worship with an act of devotion
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Adonis
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a very handsome young man
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lethargy
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abnormal drowsiness or fatigue
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amazon
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a tall, strong, often masculine woman
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harpy
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a shrewish woman; a bad-tempered, scolding woman
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aphrodisiac
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a substance that is thought to arouse sexual desire
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jovial
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especially good-humored, jolly, and friendly
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odyssey
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a long, wandering journey or voyage; an intellectual or spiritual quest
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tantalize
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to tease or torment by holding something just out of reach
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siren song
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something that alluring or tempting, but leads you to something bad
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labyrinth
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a maze; something very complex or confusing in structure, etc.
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narcissistic
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loving oneself; egotistical
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herculean
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of extraordinary power, intensity, or difficulty
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Trojan horse
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someone or something intended to defeat or overturn from within
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ambrosia
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something extremely pleasing to taste or smell; the food of the gods
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