Mythology Vocabulary

eureka

(interjection): i have found (it)

Torjan horse

(n): a person or thing that destroys from within

Amazon

(n): a tall, powerful, aggressive woman

Spartan

(adj): sternly disciplined and rigorously simple, frugal, or austere

bacchanalia

(n): a riotous, boisterous festivity; a revel

iridescent

(adj): displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow

labyrinthine

(adj): of or pertaining to a labyrinth; complicated, tortuous

martial

(adj): inclined or disposed to war, warlike; of suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces; characteristic of or befitting a warrior

mentor

(n): a wise and trusted counselor or teacher; an influential senior sponsor or supporter; (v): to act as a mentor

psyche

(n): the human soul, spirit, or mind

harp on

(v): to dwell on persistently or tediously in speaking or writing

tantalize

(v): to torment with the sight of something desired but out of reach; to tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed

narcissist

(n): someone in love with him or herself

Achilles heel

(n): a crucial weakness; a vulnerable or susceptible spot

Herculean

(adj): very powerful or courageous; having the great size, strength, or courage of Hercules

mercurial

(adj): changeable, volatile

titanic

(adj): of enormous size, strength, power

aphrodisiac

(n): something that heightens desire

odyssey

(n): an extended adventurous voyage or trip

siren

(n): a seductively beautiful or charming woman, esp. one who beguiles men

Midas touch

(n): the ability to turn something of little value into something of great value

muse

(v): to think or meditate in silence on some subject

Adonis

(n): a very handsome young man