Persephone Word Search
This Persephone word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the gods, heroes, and creatures of a mythology. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: PERSEPHONE, HADES, DEMETER, ZEUS, HERMES, HEKATE, ADONIS, MYRRH, POMEGRANATE, UNDERWORLD, ELEUSIS, NARCISSUS.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Persephone word list, defined
- HADES /hædiz/ · noun
- In Greek mythology, Hades was the god of the underworld, ruler of the dead, and brother of Zeus and Poseidon. In modern usage, Hades can refer to a place of darkness or a state of being. Related: underworld, hell, abyss, void.
- 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.
- 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.
- POMEGRANATE /pɒmɪˈɡrænɪt/ · noun
- A juicy, red or purple fruit with a leathery rind and many seeds, native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It is often eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking. Related: granate, pomegran, fruit, berry.
- UNDERWORLD /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/ · noun
- The world or realm beneath the surface of the earth, especially the world of the dead, or a secret or hidden world of crime or vice. A region or sphere of activity that is hidden or secret. Related: subworld, underground, netherworld, hades.
- 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.
Play the Persephone word search · Browse every myth · Today's daily challenge