Mythical Figures and Concepts

Nike

• Goddess of victory; her name is used by a major sports brand

• A type of running shoe

• A famous basketball player

• An Olympic event

Harpy

• Winged creatures with faces of women, known for their vicious behavior

• Mythical beings that are half-woman, half-bird, known for their beauty

• Giant sea monsters that terrorize sailors

• Forest spirits that protect nature and wildlife

Calliope

• A poetic muse; associated with eloquence and epic poetry

• A goddess of love and beauty

• A muse of comedy and pastoral poetry

• A deity of wisdom and warfare

Titans

• A race of small mythical creatures

• Giant race of powerful beings who ruled before the Olympian gods

• A group of ancient philosophers

• A type of celestial body in astronomy

Atlas

• A Titan who held up the sky as punishment

• A Greek god of war

• A hero who fought against the Titans

• A Titan known for his wisdom

Styx

• River boundary between Earth and the Underworld

• A type of ancient Greek pottery

• A famous Greek hero

• A mythical creature from Greek mythology

Python

• A type of programming language

• A large non-venomous snake

• A snake or dragon slain by Apollo at Delphi

• A mythical creature from Greek mythology

Psyche

• The spirit or soul; also a character who represents the mind and love

• A type of psychological disorder

• A mythical creature known for its beauty

• A philosophical concept related to existence

Sirens

• Mythical beings who lured sailors to doom with their songs

• Sea creatures that protect sailors from storms

• Goddesses of the harvest and fertility

• Warriors known for their bravery in battle

Arcadia

• A bustling urban environment filled with skyscrapers

• A peaceful and perfect wilderness; often symbolizing harmony with nature

• A historical site known for its ancient ruins

• A mythical creature from Greek mythology