WORDS FROM CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY II

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel

 

The answers to the clues below come from Greek and Roman mythology.

 

1. A cure-all or remedy for all diseases or problems

2. Science of  health, especially through cleanliness

3. A wise and trusted teacher or guide bully someone

4. To bully someone

5. A lecherous man

6. Mercy killing

7. Device to help us remember 

8. Ruthless in insisting upon conformity 

9. Luminous and shimmering with color

10. Convivial, cheerful and friendly

Answers:

 

1. Panacea

2. Hygiene

3. Mentor

4. Hector

5. Satyr

6. Euthanasia

7. Mnemonic

8. Procrustean

9. Iridescent

10. Jovial 

 

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