Mythology Crossword for Seniors

Ancient Mythology

"Ancient Mythology" is a medium crossword about mythology with 17 clues on an 11 by 11 grid.

A clue averages 8.6 words, and the sheet prints with larger clue text and lines for a name and the date.

It opens with "Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility" at 3 Across, five letters.

  • 17 clues
  • 11 x 11 grid
  • Medium
  • Answers 3 to 8 letters

Where to start

  1. 3 Across (5)Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility
  2. 11 Across (8)Majestic hall in Asgard for fallen Norse warriors
  3. 1 Down (5)Mythological king of Crete who commissioned the Labyrinth

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Across

  1. 3. Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility
  2. 5. Major Egyptian goddess of magic and healing
  3. 6. Primordial Greek goddess of the night
  4. 9. Goat-legged Greek god of the wild and rustic music
  5. 11. Majestic hall in Asgard for fallen Norse warriors
  6. 12. Queen of the Greek gods and goddess of marriage
  7. 15. Giant huntsman placed among the stars by Zeus
  8. 17. Norse trickster god who causes plenty of mischief

Down

  1. 1. Mythological king of Crete who commissioned the Labyrinth
  2. 2. Fearsome half-man, half-bull creature slain by Theseus
  3. 4. Ancient Sumerian deities depicted in a 2026 sci-fi thriller
  4. 7. Protection deity in Chinese mythology featured in a hit 2026 gaming trailer
  5. 8. Twin brother of Artemis and Greek god of music
  6. 10. One of the older generation of Greek deities preceding the Olympians
  7. 13. Greek god of love and desire
  8. 14. Greek god of war who was often at odds with Athena
  9. 16. All-Father of Norse mythology who sacrificed an eye for wisdom

Answer key

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