Burgoni Ch 6 Mythology

very handsome young man

shield or protection; auspices; sponsorship

tall, strong, bold woman

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; extremely delicious; excellent

book of maps

pertaining to or resembling the dawn; rosy; radiant

jovial or wild with drunkenness

one who prophesies doom or disaster; pessimist

fantastic; unreal; impossible; absurd

cruel; harsh; severe; ironhanded

automatic and immediate repetition (echoing) of what others say

delightful; blissful; heavenly

prone to controversy; disputatious; argumentative

animal life; animals of a particular region or period

plant life; plants of a particular region or period

medium or place for open discussion and expression of ideas- a public meeting, radio or TV discussion, editorial page, etc.

bully; intimidate with threats; bluster

very difficult; requiring great strength

airtight; secret; obscure; magical; mysterious

having colors like the rainbow

jolly; merry; good-humored

full of confusing passageways; intricate; complicated

using words sparingly; terse; concise

unnaturally drowsy; sluggish; dull

sumptuous; luxurious

1. long-distance footrace of 26 miles 385 yards

2. endurance contest

pertaining to war; warlike

1. wise and trusted adviser

2. tutor; coach

1. quick; vivacious; active; lively

2. inconstant; unstable; capricious; subject to rapid and unpredictable mood changes

obedient and unquestioning follower

in love with oneself; excessively fascinated and gratified by one's own physical and mental qualities; egocentric

something exceptionally delicious to drink

1. due punishment for evil deeds

2. one who inflicts such punishment

a long series of wanderings or travels

1. Majestic; godlike; lofty

2. having to do with the Olympic Games, international athletic competitions held every four years

song or hymn of praise, joy, or triumph

safeguard; protection

sudden, overpowering terror, sometimes causing mass flight

bitter denunciation; tirade

having great influence because of one's wealth

cruel or inflexible in enforcing conformity

exceedingly variable; readily assuming different forms or shapes

ruinous; gained at too great a cost

heavy; dull; sullen; gloomy; morose (ant. mercurial)

1. dangerous, attractive woman

2. woman who sings with bewitching sweetness

3. apparatus for sounding loud warnings

legislator; wise lawgiver

marked by simplicity and avoidance of comfort; marked by self-discipline, bravery, and ability to endure pain

very loud

infernal; especially dark; gloomy

excite a hope but prevent its fulfillment; tease

pertaining to dancing; dancer

pertaining to the drama or acting; actor

of enormous strength, size, or power