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mythologie

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  1. 1. The river that was central to ancient Egyptian life and mythology.
  2. 4. The chief god in Norse mythology known for his wisdom.

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  1. 2. The Greek goddess of the rainbow.
  2. 3. The trickster god of Norse mythology.

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Romer

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  1. 1. Paved path built for travel across the empire
  2. 4. The capital city of the empire
  3. 5. Rules established to govern the people

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  1. 2. Large stadium for public spectacles
  2. 3. Curved structure used in Roman construction

South America

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  1. 1. Brilliantly colored canopy parrot with a curved bill
  2. 2. Pacific nation famed for mysterious Nazca lines
  3. 4. Nocturnal herbivore with a short, flexible proboscis
  4. 6. Longest continental mountain range on Earth
  5. 9. Capital city set in a valley beneath Mount Avila
  6. 11. Empire that built roads across the Andean peaks
  7. 12. Capital city overlooking the Pacific Ocean
  8. 13. Major legume exported in vast quantities from the Cerrado

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  1. 1. Herbal infusion traditionally shared through a metal bombilla
  2. 2. World's largest tropical wetland ecosystem
  3. 3. Flightless bird roaming the open Pampas
  4. 5. Windswept southern territory of glaciers, steppes, and fjords
  5. 7. Apex spotted feline of the Pantanal and dense jungle
  6. 8. Vast fertile lowlands where cattle graze
  7. 10. Shrub whose leaves are chewed at high altitudes to ward off fatigue

City in the world

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  1. 1. The capital city of Norway
  2. 4. The capital city of Japan
  3. 5. The capital city of Peru

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  1. 2. The capital city of South Korea
  2. 3. The capital city of Qatar

Percy Jackson Greek Gods and Monsters

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  1. 1. Goat-legged nature spirit acting as a camp protector and seeker of the wild
  2. 4. Storm-wielding ruler of Olympus whose missing symbol of power sparked a quest
  3. 8. Grumpy festival god restricted to Diet Coke while serving his Camp Half-Blood sentence
  4. 11. Swamp monster that sprouted extra heads when Percy made the mistake of slicing them
  5. 12. Forest nymph whose lifespan is tied directly to her bonded grove or tree
  6. 13. Coastal singer whose tempting melodies lured Annabeth toward painful visions of perfection
  7. 14. Wild lord whose mysterious disappearance drove Grover on a quest across America

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  1. 2. Moon and hunting goddess whose immortal band of sworn maidens travels in silver
  2. 3. Snake-tressed aunt selling realistic lawn ornaments outside Trenton, New Jersey
  3. 5. Underworld current where mortal flesh must be dipped for invulnerability
  4. 6. Horned menace in Fruit of the Loom underwear fought in the rain on Long Island
  5. 7. Earthshaker and sea ruler whose three-pronged spear claims Cabin Three
  6. 9. Ancient winged primordial of night who dwells beside the river of misery
  7. 10. Primordial earth mother sleeping beneath the soil, plotting a giant awakening

Abandoned House, Crime scene, Mayan Ruins

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  1. 3. Material used to build massive Mayan temples
  2. 4. A stone chamber for the dead found in ancient sites

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  1. 1. Fine particles covering furniture in an abandoned house
  2. 2. A picture taken by police to document a scene

World Cultures

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Japanese dish made with seasoned rice and raw seafood
  2. 4. Close-knit group of families united by actual or perceived descent
  3. 5. Flavorful spiced sauce dish originating in the Indian subcontinent
  4. 7. Lively Brazilian dance style famous during annual street celebrations
  5. 8. Passionate Spanish folk dance accompanied by acoustic guitar and clapping
  6. 10. Carved wooden pole representing ancestry and tribal spirits
  7. 13. Classical Japanese theatrical performance known for elaborate makeup and stylization
  8. 14. Ancient Indian discipline combining poses and breath control

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  1. 2. Traditions and beliefs passed down from previous generations
  2. 3. Assortment of small savory Spanish dishes eaten as snacks or appetizers
  3. 6. Festive season featuring street parades and costumes before Lent
  4. 9. Social division of traditional society linked by lineage and common culture
  5. 10. Hot brewed beverage central to formal ceremonies in Japan and Britain
  6. 11. Traditional Mexican folded tortilla filled with meat and toppings
  7. 12. Traditional Hawaiian feast often featuring music and hula

Oktoberfest Celebration

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  1. 4. Heavy glass vessel for drinking
  2. 5. Refreshing mix of pale lager and sparkling lemonade
  3. 7. Half a roasted chicken, a festival staple
  4. 8. Breaded and fried meat cutlet
  5. 12. Wooden barrel tapped to start the celebration
  6. 13. German state renowned for its rich culture and traditions
  7. 14. Traditional earthenware drinking vessel

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  1. 1. Short name for a sizzling German sausage
  2. 2. Meaty link often served with mustard
  3. 3. Whole roasted bovine served at the Ochsenbraterei
  4. 4. Bavarian capital hosting the massive autumn event
  5. 6. Bavarian baked meatloaf often served in a roll
  6. 9. Bavarian term for a heavy one-liter glass of brew
  7. 10. Traditional spiraled radish served as a snack
  8. 11. Spigot driven in during the opening ceremony

Mythology

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  1. 4. King of the Greek gods who wields thunderbolts
  2. 5. Wing-footed messenger of the Greek gods
  3. 6. Norse god of thunder who carries a mighty hammer
  4. 8. Three-headed hound that guards the entrance to the underworld
  5. 11. Greek goddess of wisdom and military strategy
  6. 12. Mythical creature with the body of a lion and head of a human
  7. 13. Ancient Egyptian goddess of healing and magic

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  1. 1. Greek god of war
  2. 2. Mythical creature with the upper body of a human and legs of a horse
  3. 3. Titan who stole fire from the gods to give to humanity
  4. 7. Winged divine horse from Greek mythology
  5. 9. Greek ruler of the underworld
  6. 10. Roman goddess of love and beauty

Famous People

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  1. 2. Mexican painter renowned for intensely personal self-portraits
  2. 5. Physicist whose name became synonymous with genius
  3. 7. Author whose raven uttered Nevermore
  4. 8. British Prime Minister known for his wartime V for Victory sign
  5. 12. Last active ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic Kingdom
  6. 13. Heavyweight legend who famously floated like a butterfly
  7. 14. Epithet given to Stratford-upon-Avon's most famous playwright

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  1. 1. Fictional agent 007 created by novelist Ian Fleming
  2. 3. Sixteenth US president who delivered the Gettysburg Address
  3. 4. Symphonist who completed his famous Ninth despite profound hearing loss
  4. 6. Hound Dog singer hailed as the King of Rock and Roll
  5. 9. Baroque master of the Brandenburg Concertos
  6. 10. Surrealist painter instantly recognized by his melting clocks and waxed mustache
  7. 11. Eccentric pop star who wore a dress made of raw meat
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