Greek mythology stories are the genesis for many useful words in English. Below you will find terrific reference resources which will help you look up the "Mythology puzzle #4 words and their stories". You can enjoy 11 puzzles and a total of 44 Greek mythology and Greek history-related words. Click on the PUZZLE LINKS below to learn where these words came from in Greek mythology. The correct answers are on the right side of the puzzle."
Herculean - Hera, wife of Zeus, arranged for Hercules to be given penance of performing twelve, apparently impossible, tasks.
laconic - The disciplined and militaristic Spartans were known for being blunt and using words sparingly.
zephyr - This mild westwind is the harbinger of spring and always supplants the cold northerly winds of winter.
nemesis - This goddess doled out rewards for noble acts but vengeance for evil ones. Punishment wasn't always immediate.
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