Greek & Roman Mythology

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Athena kept the Greek Fleet from sailing to Troy until they sacrificed a royal maiden, Iphegenia, eldest daughter of Agamemnon, to her.

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Though Ares was the only immortal not blessed with perfect beauty, he is kind and peace-loving.

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The Giants and the Titans catch and penalize sinners.

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Cyclops was the Earth’s last and most frightful offspring – a flaming monster with a hundred heads.

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Orpheus prayed to Aphrodite that he might meet a maiden like his statue.

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Jason asked King Aeetes if he would give them the head of Medusa in return for whatever service he would ask of him.

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Aphrodite promised that Paris would lead the Trojans to victory against the Greeks if he would choose her as the fairest of the goddesses.

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Hector killed Nestor thinking he was Achilles; in revenge for his beloved friend, Achilles killed him.

Complete the analogy with the missing word.

Hera: married women: : _____________: traders

Complete the analogy with the missing word.

Daphne and Apollo: laurel tree :: ______________: mulberry tree