Mythology Vocab

Eureka

I Have Found It" Supposedly uttered by Archimedes upon discovering how to measure the volume of an irregular solid.

Trojanhorse

a person or thing that destroys from within

Spartan

sternly disciplined and rigorously simple, frugal, or austere

Amazon

a tall, powerful, aggressive woman

Bacchanalia

a riotous, boisterous festivity; a revel

Iridescent

displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow

Labyrinthine

of or pertaining to a labyrinth; complicated, torturous

Martial

inclined or disposed to war, warlike; of, suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces; characteristic of being a warrior

Mentor

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

Psyche

the human soul, spirit, or mind

Harp On

to dwell on persistently or tediously in speaking or writing

tantalize

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

narcissist

someone in love with him or herself

Achilles heel

a crucial weakness; a vulnerable or susceptible spot

herculean

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

Mercurial

changeable, volatile

titanic

of enormous size, strength, power

Aphrodisiac

something that heightens desire

odyssey

an adventurous voyage or trip

Siren

a seductively beautiful or charming woman, especially one who beguiles men

Midas touch

the ability to turn something of little value into something of great value

muse

to think or meditate in silence on some subject

adonis

a very handsome man