Greek Gods

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon (5)
  2. 4. Armed fighting between countries (3)
  3. 5. Any long and arduous undertaking (8)
  4. 6. The creator and ruler worshipped in many faiths (plural) (4)
  5. 7. Goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology (9)
  6. 8. The supreme god of ancient Greek mythology (4)
  7. 9. The capital and largest city of Greece (6)
  8. 12. The god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient mythology (8)
  9. 14. A hero noted for his strength (8)

Down

  1. 1. The main temple of the goddess Athena (9)
  2. 2. A resident of ___ (plural) (8)
  3. 3. A woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena (6)
  4. 6. European country known for the Parthenon and ancient myths (6)
  5. 10. A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones (4)
  6. 11. Greek god of light (6)
  7. 13. A ___ work intended for performance by actors on a stage (5)