Words From Mythology
1 / 15Many everyday English words have their roots in ancient myths and legends. Can you trace these words back to their mythological origins?
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The word 'panic' comes from which Greek god?
About Words From Mythology
Many everyday English words have their roots in ancient myths and legends. Can you trace these words back to their mythological origins? Words From Mythology packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. The word 'panic' comes from which Greek god?
Answer: Pan
2. Which everyday word for a type of fabric comes from the Greek goddess of the rainbow?
Answer: Iris
3. The word 'cereal' derives from which Roman goddess?
Answer: Ceres
4. The word 'narcissism' comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus. What happened to Narcissus?
Answer: He fell in love with his own reflection
5. 'Atlas' as a word for a book of maps comes from which mythological figure?
Answer: A Greek Titan who held up the sky
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