Greek Mythology Vocabulary

A mythological creature with the head and torso of a man and the bottom half of a goat:

• Centaur

• Satyr

• Nymph

• Heroine

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The judgment of the right or wrong of action and character:

• Mortal
• Immortal
• Morals
• Hubris

A person's values:

• Morals
• Constellation
• Hubris
• Hero

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Excessive pride

• Hero
• Heroine
• Phenomena
• Hubris

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Arrogance

• Hubris
• Immortal
• Constellation
• Heroine

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A made up story, usually with gods and heroes, whose purpose is to explain a natural phenomenon or cultural practice:

• Morals
• Centaur
• Phenomena
• Myth

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A male immortal being with supernatural abilities:

• Goddess
• God
• Hero
• Heroine

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A female immortal being with supernatural abilities:

• Goddess
• God
• Hero
• Heroine

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A man who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his exploits and favored by the gods:

• Titan
• Centaur
• Satyr
• Hero

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A woman who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for her bold exploits and favored by the gods:

• Hero
• Heroine
• Goddess
• Nymph

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