Aphrodite Word Search
Aphrodite, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the gods, heroes, and creatures of a mythology sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: APHRODITE, ADONIS, ANCHISES, EROS, HARMONIA, HEPHAESTUS, HERA, HESPERIDES, HORAE, HYMEN, MYRRH, NARCISSUS.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Aphrodite word list, defined
- APHRODITE /ˌæfrəˈdaɪtiː/ · noun
- The ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sexual desire, worshipped throughout the Greek world and later identified by the Romans with Venus. Related: Venus, Cytherea, Cypris.
- ADONIS /əˈdɒnɪs/ (British), /əˈdɑːnɪs/ (US) · noun
- An extremely handsome young man. Also, in capitalized form (Adonis), the name of a beautiful youth in Greek mythology beloved by Aphrodite. Related: hunk, heartthrob, beauty, stunner.
- EROS /ˈɛrɒs/ · noun
- Eros is sexual love or desire, especially as a creative or life-giving force, in contrast to other forms of love. In Greek mythology, Eros is the god of love and sexual desire, typically depicted as the son of Aphrodite. Related: desire, passion, lust, libido.
- HYMEN /ˈhaɪmən/ · noun
- A membrane in the female genital area that is often ruptured during first sexual intercourse. A hymen is a thin membrane that partially covers the external vaginal opening. Related: membrane, tissue, covering, seal.
- MYRRH /mɜːr/ · noun
- A fragrant resin obtained from the Commiphora tree, used in perfumes and as a medicine. It is also used in religious rituals, particularly in ancient Egypt and Christianity. Related: resin, gum, balm, incense.
- NARCISSUS /ˈnɑːr.sɪ.səs/ · noun
- A type of flowering plant with showy, fragrant flowers, often associated with Greek mythology. In psychology, a person with an excessive interest in themselves and their appearance. Related: daffodil, jonquil, lily, sunflower.
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