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Greek mythology

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 3. The river that souls cross to enter the underworld
  2. 4. The messenger god who wears winged sandals
  3. 6. One of the nine sisters who inspire the arts

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  1. 1. A multi headed monster that regrows heads when cut
  2. 2. The goddess of the rainbow and messenger for Hera
  3. 4. The queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
  4. 5. The god of love often shown with a bow and arrow

Ancient Greece

Hard · 15×15 · 23 words
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  1. 3. The designated navel of the world where cryptic futures were frequently told
  2. 6. Swift-footed thief who moonlighted delivering the divine mail
  3. 7. City that fell spectacularly for the oldest trick in the equestrian book
  4. 9. City where dropping your shield was the ultimate fashion faux pas
  5. 11. Philosopher who saw shadows on a wall and thought they were reality television
  6. 13. The only Olympian with a blue-collar job and a heavy hammer
  7. 16. A very lengthy poem detailing a very angry warrior's unrelenting rage
  8. 17. It took him a decade just to commute home in this epic journey
  9. 19. Wealthy underground landlord maintaining a strict no-return policy
  10. 21. The exact reason a thousand massive ships abruptly left the harbor
  11. 22. He had a truly shocking personality and numerous earthly affairs
  12. 23. Divine homebody who simply kept the eternal household fires burning

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  1. 1. Aviator who ignored thermal limits and took a terrible plunge into the sea
  2. 2. Tamer of horses who tragically couldn't tame his fate outside the walls
  3. 4. First citizen who built massively but succumbed to a terrible plague
  4. 5. Ancient strip mall where you could buy figs and philosophy
  5. 8. The master of those who know and personal tutor to a world conqueror
  6. 10. Great Macedonian who wept openly when there were no more worlds to conquer
  7. 12. Apple-picker whose singular romantic choice managed to burn an entire city
  8. 14. Invincible warrior who really should have worn higher protective boots
  9. 15. String-follower who successfully slaughtered the infamous beast of Crete
  10. 18. Peacock enthusiast dealing with a chronically wandering husband
  11. 20. He was all war, zero strategy, and largely despised by his father

Ancient Greece

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 2. Everyday currency minted with an owl
  2. 3. Sun god associated with music and poetry
  3. 5. Lord of the dead and brother to Poseidon
  4. 7. Leader who oversaw the building of the Parthenon
  5. 8. Thunder-wielding ruler of the gods
  6. 9. Birthplace of early democracy
  7. 11. Channeler of cryptic divine visions
  8. 12. Bustling civic center and market

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  1. 1. Philosopher who wrote of a shadow-filled cave
  2. 2. Sanctuary that housed a famous prophetess
  3. 4. Tale of a hero's ten-year journey home
  4. 5. Serf bound to the land in southern Greece
  5. 6. Gorgon with a venomous coiffure
  6. 10. Covered portico for philosophical strolls

Ancient Greece

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. Poet who wrote the Iliad
  2. 4. Goddess of wisdom and warfare
  3. 6. Ancient stringed musical instrument

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  1. 1. Queen of the gods in classical mythology
  2. 2. Ancient traditional story
  3. 3. Remains of ancient structures
  4. 5. City of the legendary ancient war

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