English > classical mythology: 1 sense > noun 1, groupMeaning | The system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks. |
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Category of | Fury, Eumenides, Erinyes | (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals |
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Golden Age | (classical mythology) the first and best age of the world, a time of ideal happiness, prosperity, and innocence |
Hercules, Heracles, Herakles, Alcides | (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength |
Priapus | (classical mythology) god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards |
ambrosia, nectar | (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods |
amphisbaena | (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body |
apple of discord | (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited / invited) |
basilisk | (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance |
bronze age | (classical mythology) the third age of the world, marked by war and violence / violence |
centaur | (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse |
hero | (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits |
iron age | (classical mythology) the last and worst age of the world |
nymph | (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden |
silver age | (classical mythology) the second age of the world, characterized by opulence and irreligion |
Narrower | Greek mythology | The mythology of the ancient Greeks |
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Roman mythology | The mythology of the ancient Romans |
Broader | mythology | myths collectively |
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