Final Exam ReviewAchaeans-Another name for the Greeks in the Iliad and the OdysseyAchelous-Defeated by Hercules after fighting for Deianeira Achilles-Greek hero of the Trojan War. Killed Hector, Killed by Paris.Acrisius-King of Argos, Killed by his grandson Perseus Admetus-King of Pherae in Thessaly Adrastus-Aeetes-King of Colchis, sun of HeliosAegeus-Father of Theseus, King of Athens. Hid his sword and shoes under a rock until Theseus was old enough to move the rock and get themaegis-Goat skin shield of Zeus or Athena, used for protectionAegisthus-Child of incest rape.(Thyestes and his daughter Pelopia) Raised by shepherds and goats Aegyptus-Aeneas-Son of Aphrodite. Favorite of Apollo. Leader of the Trojan allies. Saved twice by the gods in the Trojan War.Aeneid-Latin Poem which tells the story of Aeneas and his travels to become the ancient founder of RomeAeolus-The ruler of the winds. Could have been the son of Hippotes, Poseidon, or Helen.Aeschylus-Author of Prometheus BoundAeson-locked in the dungeons by Pelias, sent Jason to be educated Aethiopis-Poem written about the events after Hector’s deathAethra-mother of Theseus Agamemnon-Supreme Greek leader, kills his daughter in order to head to troy off island. Killed by wife after returning from troy. Fought to get his sister-in-law (Helen) backAgave-mother of Pentheus, killed her own sonAgenor-son of Poseidon king of PhoeniciaAisar-root word for Caesars, means greatAjax- hero of Trojan war, fights and wounds HectorAlcestis-princess, daughter of Pelias, married first man to yoke a lion and a boar to a chariot, rescued by Heracles from hades Alcides- another name for Heracles Alcimede-mother of JasonAlcinoüs-King of Phoenicians, entertained Odysseus when cast upon his islandAlcmene-mother of Hercules Alexander-another name for ParisAmazonomachy-battle between Greeks and amazonsAmazons-warrior womenAmphiaraüs-double cursed, king of ArgosAmphion-son of Zeus, killed himself after wife and kids were killed by Apollo and ArtemisAmulius-threw infant twins Romulus and Remus into riverAmycus-trojan warrior, boxed polydeuces and lostAnchises-fell in love with goddess, son had to fight for him in Trojan warsAndrogeos-won all the panthenaic games and was killed on the way to another contestAndromache-wife of hector, slave after hector’s deathAndromeda-chained to rock to be given as sacrifice to sea monster, Saved by Perseus Antaeus-half giant son of Poseidon and Gaia, fought Heracles for 11th labor. Gets a huge power boost from touching groundAnticlea-mother of Odysseus Antigone-written about deciding btw divine law and Greek lawAntinous-suitor wanting Penelope’s hand, tried to kill Telemachus Antiope-kidnapped by Theseus during Heracles 9th laborApologoi-part of odysseys’ story Apsyrtus-taken by Medea (his sister) cut up into many pieces and spread along roadAreopagus-rock of Ares, located in acropolis Arete-housed Jason and the Argonauts Arête-means virtueAristeia- scenes of dramatic conventions of epic poetryArgo-the ship Jason and the Argonauts sailed onArgonautica-poem about Jason Argus-excellent watchmen, killed by Hermes Ariadne- daughter of Crete, gave Theseus ball and sword to fight minotaur Ascanius-son of Trojan hero Aeneas Asterius-ruler of starsAstyanax-son of hector killed by neopolemus Atalanta-a virgin huntress, would only marry if her suitor could out run her. Hippotmes and golden applesAte-personification of ruin, follyAthamas-devised plan to get rid of Phixus, saved by golden ramAthloila-labors, Heracles laborsAtlas-separates titans and Olympians Atreus-father of Agamemnon Auglaros-Augur-people who consult birds do to talk to godsAugury-divinationAuspices-a divine or prophetic tokenAutochthonous-children of the soilAutochthony-earthbornAutolycus-grandfather of OdysseusBarbaroi-barbarianBellerophon-greatest hero and slayer of monster Belus- son of Poseidon Briseïs-achilles war prize, fought over by Agamemnon and Achilles Busiris-son of Poseidon, Egyptian kingCadmean Fox-sent by wrath of Dionysus nothing could catch it. Turned to stone when Creatian dog almost caught itCadmeia-Cadmus-left home in search of his sister Europa, founded Thebes Calaïs- winged son of Boreas and oreithyia, part of the ArgonautsCalchas-gift to interpret the flight of birds that he received from ApolloCaldonian Boar Hunt-Boar sent by Artemis to ravage the people, Meleager killed boar and bullCalypso-nymph; keeps Odysseus on her islandCapaneus-son of Hipponous; killed by Zeus for his arrogance, said Zeus couldn’t stop him from invading ThebesCapitoline Triad-group of three top gods, Jupiter, Juno and MinervaCassandra-could see into the future but no one believed her, Agamemnon’s war trophyCassiepeia-arrogant mother to androgema, claimed her daughter was more beautiful than nymphs, had to sacrifice daughter, saved by Perseus Castor-twin brother of Pollux Catharsis-purification, purging of ones feelingsCecrops-earth born king of Attica, man with serpents tailCephalus-son of Hermes, king of AthensCepheus-husband of Cassiopeia, father of androgemaCerberus-three headed dog that guards gate to the underworldCercyon-challenged people to wrestling matches, if they win they get his kingdom, Theseus wonCharon-ferryman of the underworldCharu-etruscan mythology; one of guards in underworld; has hammer, pointed earsCharybdis-sea monster, creates large whirlpoolsChimera-fire breathing female creature, part lion, goat and snakeChiron-centaur, trains the heroes making them strongChoephorai-written by Aeschylus Chorus-used in Greek plays; interacts with actorChryasor-brother to Pegasus, not born until medusas head was cut offChryseis-trojan woman, war prize for Agamemnon until the plague hit and she was given back to her fatherChryses-mother of Chryseis, prayed to Apollo to get her daughter back^Chryssipus-son of Pelops, kidnapped by Theban Laius, killed by motherCirce-daughter of Helios, knows about drugs and herbs, minor goddess of magicClytemnestra-wife of Agamemnon, kills him when he returns home from war because he killed daughterCocalus-owner of Daedalus, new Daedalus could string yarn through seashell, his daughter killed MinosCommyonian Sow-mythical pig, killed by Theseus, mother of Caledonian boarCreon-all of them-ruler of Thebes, brother to Jocastd, promised sisters hand in marriage to son because he freed city from sphinxCretan Bull-bull that carried away Europa, Heracles 7th laborCreusa-all of them-daughter of Gaia. daughter of
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