| NOUN | group | classical mythology | the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together |
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| Meaning | 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 |
| 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 |
| Roman mythology | The mythology of the ancient Romans | |
| Broader | mythology | myths collectively |
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