Explore the ancient tales of gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures with our captivating mythology-themed crossword puzzles. Journey through legends and folklore from around the world.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations and their enthralling narratives with our mythology crossword puzzles. Perfect for enthusiasts of Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, and many other mythologies, these puzzles challenge your knowledge of legendary heroes, powerful deities, and fantastical beasts. Enhancing your vocabulary and cultural understanding, our crosswords offer a delightful way to explore the stories that have shaped human history and imagination. Discover new facts and deepen your appreciation for these timeless sagas while sharpening your puzzle-solving skills.
Crossword clues used in mythology puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Akkadian name for the dying-and-rising god of vegetation and harvest”
TAMMUZ (6)
“Underworld demons that dragged victims down to the land of the dead”
GALLU (5)
“Sumerian god of the moon and patron of the city of Ur”
NANNA (5)
“God of scribes, wisdom, and writing who recorded human fates”
NABU (4)
“Goddess of healing and medicine who was accompanied by a dog”
GULA (4)
“Gloom-bound queen of the underworld who ruled the land of no return”
ERESHKIGAL (10)
“Monstrous demon of sickness and plague fought by the god Ninurta”
ASAG (4)
“Survivor of the Great Flood who was granted eternal life by the gods”
UTNAPISHTIM (11)
“Primeval god of fresh water who was put to sleep by Ea”
APSU (4)
“Primordial goddess of the salt sea who took the form of a chaos dragon”
TIAMAT (6)
“Primordial goddess representing the earth horizon, mother of Anu”
KISHAR (6)
“Sumerian god of wind, air, and storms who decreed the great flood”
ENLIL (5)
“Akkadian moon god who traveled the night sky in a crescent boat”
SIN (3)
“Heroic king of Uruk who sought immortality after his companion died”
GILGAMESH (9)
“The group of elite deities of heaven and earth who judged humanity”
ANUNNAKI (8)
“Sun god and judge of heaven who handed laws to King Hammurabi”
SHAMASH (7)
“Sumerian term for king or ruler, literally meaning great man”
LUGAL (5)
“Winged female night demon associated with storms and disease”
LILITU (6)
“Goddess of wine and cold weather who agreed to spend half the year in the underworld”
GESHTINANNA (11)
“Faceless demon of silence and nightmares that stalked the dark streets”
ALU (3)
“Shepherd god of fertility who spent half the year in the underworld”
DUMUZI (6)
“Protective goddess depicted as a winged female figure offering blessings”
LAMA (4)
“Supreme god of the sky and ancestor of all deities”
ANU (3)
“Sumerian queen of heaven who had to strip away her garments at seven gates”
INANNA (6)
“The younger generation of gods who rebelled against manual labor”
IGIGI (5)
“Storm god of rain, thunder, and lightning, known as Ishkur in Sumer”
ADAD (4)
“The dwelling place of both Polyphemus and the nymph Calypso”
CAVE (4)
“The sorceress of Aeaea who turned a landing party into swine”
CIRCE (5)
“The son who went on a journey to find news of his missing father”
TELEMACHUS (10)
“The one-eyed giant who was blinded by a sharpened olive stake”
CYCLOPS (7)
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