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Tartarus, TAHR tuhr uhs, was a deep pit below the surface of the earth in early Greek mythology. See more »
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Aegis
Aegis, EE jihs, was the name of the shield or breastplate made for Jupiter by Vulcan.
See more »Ambrosia
Ambrosia, am BROH zhuh, was a magical substance eaten by the gods of Greek and Roman mythology.
See more »Atlantis
Atlantis was a legendary continent that many people believe sank into the Atlantic Ocean thousands of years ago.
See more »Augean stables
Augean stables, in Greek and Roman mythology, were the stables belonging to Augeas, king of Elis.
See more »Cornucopia
Cornucopia, kawr nuh KOH pee uh, is a horn of plenty, a symbol of nature's productivity.
See more »Elysium
Elysium, ih LIHZH uhm or ih LIHZ ee uhm, in Greek and Roman mythology, was the place to which the souls of heroes were sent after death as a reward for their virtuous lives.
See more »Gordian knot
Gordian, GAWR dee uhn, knot, in Greek mythology, was a skillfully tied knot.
See more »Labyrinth
Labyrinth, LAB uh rihnth, was a place with many confusing paths and passageways.
See more »Lethe
Lethe, LEE thee, was one of five rivers in the underworld in Greek and Roman mythology.
See more »Lupercalia
Lupercalia, loo puhr KAY lee uh, was an important religious festival in ancient Rome.
See more »Oceanus
Oceanus, in Greek mythology, was the river that was believed to encircle the world.
See more »Oracle
Oracle, AWR uh kuhl, in the ancient Greek world, was a shrine where people came to seek advice from prophets or prophetesses.
See more »Saturnalia
Saturnalia, sat uhr NAY lee uh, was an ancient Roman festival that honored Saturn, the god of agriculture.
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Tartarus, TAHR tuhr uhs, was a deep pit below the surface of the earth in early Greek mythology.
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