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1 Mythology Word Squares

2 Word Squares for Mythology Terms
We will focus on 2 types of Mythology Terms Definitions Allusions

3 Word Square Options Definitions Meaning of the Allusion Argus-Eyed
Matriarchal Patriarchal Agrarian Arête Ate Hubris Homer Epic Archetype Motif Pandora’s Box Achilles Heel Nemesis Narcissism Muse Homeric simile Oracle Prophecy Epithet Argus-Eyed Herculean Iridescent Jovial Martial Lethargy Olympian Mercurial Morphine Promethean Odyssey Tantalize Titanic Psyche Mentor

4 We Will Assign Words and Create:
Symbol: Mnemonic device: (Memory trick) Visual Vocab Word Meaning of Allusion OR Definition: Sentence:

5 Rules 1. No “white space” allowed 2. Your central vocab word must visually represent the definition:

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