Greek Mythology Vocabulary

Flashcards based on lecture notes

Cre (adj.)

Relating to creation or creativity; often associated with divine creation.

Saturn

In Roman mythology, Saturn is a major god, often associated with agriculture, liberation, and time.

The Olympian Gods

The major deities of the Greek pantheon who resided on Mount Olympus. They include Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, etc.

Midas

A king in Greek mythology granted the ability to turn everything he touched into gold.

Trojan War

A legendary war between the Greeks and the city of Troy, famously involving the abduction of Helen.

Golden Apple

An object of contention in Greek mythology that sparked a beauty contest among goddesses.

Paris

A Trojan prince who judged the beauty contest among Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite.

"Beauty Contest"

The mythological event where Paris was asked to judge which goddess was the most beautiful, leading to the Trojan War.

Helen

Her abduction by Paris started the trojan war.

Daedalus

A skilled craftsman and artist in Greek mythology, known for creating the Labyrinth and wings for flight.

Icarus

The son of Daedalus who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, and fell to his death.