Percy Jackson: The Last Olympian Flashcards 1-4

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What is an Olympian?

  • A type of creature in Greek mythology
  • A form of currency used by mortals
  • One of the twelve major gods of Olympus (correct)
  • A famous hero in Greek history

What is a Pegasus?

A winged horse from Greek mythology named after the first and greatest of its kind.

What are golden drachmas?

Olympian currency; the mortal Greek version was silver or iron.

Who is Poseidon?

<p>The Greek Olympian of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and water; one of the three major gods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a prophecy?

<p>A poem or series of written lines, usually rhyming, used to tell the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Titan in Greek mythology?

<p>A supreme deity that ruled the earth before the gods; their leader was Kronos/Cronus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'veil' mean?

<p>Something that hides something else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Key Terms and Definitions

  • Olympian

    • Refers to one of the twelve major gods residing on Mount Olympus in Greek mythology.
  • Pegasus

    • A mythical winged horse, recognized as the first and most notable of its species in Greek lore.
  • Golden Drachmas

    • The form of currency used by the Olympians, contrasted with the mortal Greek versions that were typically made from silver or iron.
  • Poseidon

    • One of the three principal Olympian gods; he governs the sea, earthquakes, storms, and all bodies of water.
  • Prophecy

    • A form of literature, often consisting of rhymed lines, intended to convey predictions about the future.
  • Titan

    • A supreme deity from Greek mythology, the Titans ruled the Earth before the Olympian gods; Kronos, their leader, was the father of the first six Olympians and known for his cannibalistic actions.
  • Veil

    • An object or concept that serves to conceal or hide something else.

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