Ancient Greece and Rome Vocabulary

Labyrinth

A maze of tunnels and passages

Muse

An artist's inspiration

Mummify

ancient Egyptian practice to preserve by drying or embalming

Caprice

a sudden, unpredictable change in behavior or mood

Gaunt

excessively thin or withered

Lee

Side of a tree that is the downwind, sheltered side facing away from the prevailing wind

Democracy

Government by the people

Prowess

exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength

Deities

g-ds or g-ddesses

Papyrus

"Paper" prepared from a plant to write on

Infamy

Known for being disgraceful or shameful

Prose

ordinary written or spoken language

Redouble

intensify

Wren

a small bird

Buffet

A hard strike, punch or blow