Greek Words

Labyrinth: An intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.

“Pan’s Labyrinth” is a political fable in the guise of a fairy tale.

Palladium: anything believed to provide protection or safety; safeguard.

Palladium Equity Partners of New York has bought Houston’s Castro Cheese, the maker of La Vaquita cheeses and dairy products, the companies announced Monday.

Museum: A building or place where works of art, scientific specimens, or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.

The Museum of Television and Radio in a panel discussion examined why murder has been such a compelling ingredient to "The Sopranos."

Narcissism: Inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity.

NARCISSISTS will be pleased to know that they now hold the fascination of psychotherapists more than ever.

Odyssey: A long series of wanderings or adventures .

A Space Odyssey," a film in which infinite care, intelligence, patience, imagination and Cinerama have been devoted to what looks like the apotheosis of the fantasy of a precocious, early nineteen-fifties city boy.

Meander: To wander aimlessly

Economy Meanders, but Gas Prices Stick to Trend.

Protean: Readily assuming different forms or characters.

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Protean Challenge

Nectos:

Stoical: Impassive; characterized by a calm, austere fortitude befitting the Stoics.

FILM REVIEW; Stoical War Heroes Who Endured

Herculean: Having great strength.

THAT loud, rippling sound heard all over town yesterday was Steve Reeves, the movie strong man, flexing his biceps in "Hercules Unchained" at neighborhood theatres.

Laconic: Using few words.

TELEVISION REVIEW;Laconic Portrait of a Laconic Hero.

Zephyr: A gentle, mild breeze.

Likewise, the Lincoln Zephyr, a midsize sedan that made its debut last year as a 2006 model, lasted in the big leagues barely long enough for the proverbial cup of coffee.

Nemesis: Ones biggest enemy.

A Nemesis of Matsuzaka May Intrigue the Yankees.

Flora: Plant life.

Flora With a Star in Its Corner.

Ambrosia: Something especially delicious to taste or smell.

Ambrosia is one of them, a private compound set on 2 lush acres just a block from Duval Street.

Hermetic: Not affected by outward influence or power; isolated.

The Heroic, the Hermetic and the Honky-Tonk.

Promethean: Creative; boldly original.

Sibylline: Of, resembling, or characteristic of a sibyl; prophetic; oracular.

Tantalize: To tease.

Delphic: Oracular; obscure; ambiguous.

Helicon: Coiled tuba carried over the shoulder and used esp. in military bands.

Platonic: Impossible.

Draconian: Rigorous; unusually severe or cruel.

Calypso: Sea nymph who detained Odysseus on the island of Ogygia for seven years.

Amazon: One of a race of female warriors said to dwell near the Black Sea.

Siren: A seductively beautiful or charming woman.

Mercurial: Changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic.

Procrustean: Tending to produce conformity by violent or arbitrary means.

Aurora: Dawn

Iridescent: Displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow.

Panacea: A remedy for all disease or ills.

Lethargic: Of, pertaining to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish.

Gorgons: A mean, ugly, or repulsive woman.

Harpies: A scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman; shrew.

Hydra: A persistent or many-sided problem that presents new obstacles as soon as one aspect is solved.

Lagniappe: a gratuity or tip.

Martial: Inclined to war.

Sophistry: False argument; sophism.

Fauna: Animal life.

Stentorian:Very loud or powerful in sound.

Phrygia: an ancient country in central and NW Asia Minor.

Victory: Having won something.

Gordian Knot: To act quickly and decisively in a difficult situation; solve a problem boldly.

Pandora´s Box: Bringing about many problems.

Cassandra: A person who prophesies doom or disaster.

The Sword of Damocles: Any situation threatening imminent harm or disaster.

Achilles: A great warrior.

Oedipus: Being obsessed with your mother and jealous of your father.

Midas: A person of great wealth or great moneymaking ability.

Hades: The abode or state of the dead.

Spartan: Being strong and brave.

Titanic: Huge in size.

Marathon: A race of 26 miles.