Words from Classical Mythology Chapter 6

Questions and Answers

What does 'Adonis' refer to?

A historical figure

A type of plant

A mythical creature

A very handsome young man (correct)

What is the meaning of 'aegis'?

shield or protection

What does 'amazon' refer to?

tall, strong, bold woman

What does 'ambrosial' describe?

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; extremely delicious Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'atlas'?

book of maps Signup and view all the answers

What does 'auroral' signify?

pertaining to or resembling the dawn Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bacchanalian' mean?

Drunkenness Signup and view all the answers

Who is Cassandra?

one who prophesies doom or disaster; pessimist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chimerical' mean?

fantastic; unreal; impossible; absurd Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Draconian' refer to?

cruel; harsh; severe; ironhanded Signup and view all the answers

What does 'echolalia' mean?

automatic and immediate repetition of what others say Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Elysian' signify?

delightful; blissful; heavenly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eristic' mean?

prone to controversy; disputatious; argumentative Signup and view all the answers

What is 'fauna'?

animal life; animals of a particular region or period Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flora' pertain to?

plant life; plants of a particular region or period Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'forum'?

medium or place for open discussion and expression of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hector' mean?

bully; intimidate with threats; bluster Signup and view all the answers

Very difficult; requiring the strength of _____

Hercules Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hermetic' signify?

airtight; secret; obscure; magical; mysterious Signup and view all the answers

What does 'iridescent' mean?

having colors like the rainbow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jovial' mean?

jolly; merry; good-humored Signup and view all the answers

What does 'labyrinthine' describe?

full of confusing passages; intricate; complicated Signup and view all the answers

What does 'laconic' denote?

using words sparingly; terse; concise Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lethargic' mean?

unnaturally drowsy; sluggish; dull Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lucullan' refer to?

sumptuous; luxurious Signup and view all the answers

Define 'marathon'.

long-distance footrace of 26 miles 385 yards Signup and view all the answers

What does 'martial' pertain to?

pertaining to war; warlike Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mentor' mean?

wise and trusted adviser Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mythological and Historical Vocabulary

Adonis: A symbol of beauty, representing a handsome youth loved by Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
Aegis: Referring to a protective shield or sponsorship, originally linked to Zeus, the king of the Greek gods.
Amazon: Describes a tall, strong woman, drawn from the mythological race of female warriors.
Ambrosial: Pertains to something exceptionally delightful in taste or smell; associated with the food of the gods, which is described as "not mortal."
Atlas: Represents a collection of maps; named after the giant who bore the heavens, illustrating the idea of supporting the world.
Auroral: Relates to the dawn or something radiant, inspired by the Roman goddess of the dawn.
Bacchanalian: Relates to wild or jovial drunkenness, derived from the Roman god of wine.
Cassandra: A figure who prophesies doom; given the power of prophecy by Apollo but doomed to be disbelieved.
Chimerical: Describes something that is fantastic, unreal, or absurd, inspired by the fire-breathing creature with parts from different animals.
Draconian: Characterizes laws or rules that are cruel, harsh, or severe, linked to an Athenian lawmaker known for strict legislation.
Echolalia: The automatic repetition of others' speech, symbolizing the fate of a maiden who turned to mere echo after unrequited love.
Elysian: Pertains to a blissful or heavenly place, similar to the mythological paradise for the blessed after death.
Eristic: Refers to someone prone to argument or controversy, inspired by the goddess of discord.
Fauna: Represents the animal life of a specific region or period, named after the Roman god of animals.
Flora: Refers to the plant life of a specific area, named after the Roman goddess of flowers.
Forum: Indicates a space for open discussion or expression of ideas, historically derived from public meeting places in ancient Rome.
Hector: To bully or intimidate, inspired by the bravest of the Trojans known for his strength.
Herculean: Describes tasks that are extremely difficult, requiring immense strength, reminiscent of the hero Hercules.
Hermetic: Denotes something that is airtight or obscure, linked to Hermes, the god associated with magic and mysteries.
Iridescent: Describes an object displaying colors like a rainbow, connected to the goddess of the rainbow.
Jovial: Reflects a joyful and good-humored disposition, inspired by the king of Roman gods believed to influence cheerfulness.
Labyrinthine: Describes something full of confusing passages, derived from the intricate maze of Crete.
Laconic: Indicates a style of speaking that is terse and concise, a virtue of the Spartans.
Lethargic: Refers to a state of unnatural drowsiness or sluggishness, related to a river in Hades that causes forgetfulness.
Lucullan: Represents sumptuous or luxurious living, inspired by a Roman host known for extravagant banquets.
Marathon: Not only a long-distance race of 26 miles and 385 yards, but also symbolizes endurance contests; linked to the historic feat of Pheidippides.
Martial: Pertains to war or military matters, named after the god of war.
Mentor: Signifies a wise or trusted adviser; originally from the figure entrusted with Odysseus's son’s education.

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This quiz features vocabulary from Chapter 6, focusing on words derived from classical mythology and history. Test your knowledge of terms like Adonis, aegis, and amazon, and enrich your understanding of their meanings and origins. Perfect for students studying mythology or history!