Mythological Terms

noun a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure

• A constellation is a group of stars that forms a specific pattern in the sky.
• I love looking up at the night sky and trying to spot different constellations.
• That new band has a constellation of fans following them everywhere.
• The team's strong bond created a constellation of support among its members.

noun the internal organs, especially the intestines

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• The surgeon carefully examined the entrails to determine the cause of death.
• I can't stand the sight of entrails when I'm cooking.
• I heard that horror movie is full of guts and entrails.
• The entrails of the company's financial statements revealed some troubling information.

noun intense and often uncontrollable anger or rage

• The king's fury was evident as he addressed the court.
• She was filled with fury when she found out what had happened.
• I could see the fury in his eyes when he realized he had been tricked.
• The storm raged with the fury of a thousand angry gods.

noun a human being subject to death

adjective subject to death; having a limited lifespan

• In Greek mythology, a mortal is a human being subject to death.
• I heard that only a mortal can defeat that powerful villain.
• Don't worry, we're all mortals here.
• The mortal coil refers to the troubles and travails of human life.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a sorcerer or sorcery

• The sorcerous rituals performed by the ancient civilization were meticulously documented in their texts.
• I heard she has some sort of sorcerous powers that she uses to help people in need.
• That guy is like a sorcerous wizard with how he can fix any car problem.
• The sorcerous allure of the city at night drew in visitors from all over the world.

noun a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air

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• The loud clap of thunder could be heard in the distance.
• Did you hear that thunder rumbling just now?
• That thunder was so loud, it scared the pants off me!
• His voice boomed like thunder in the meeting room.

noun a supernatural weapon or force that causes sudden and devastating destruction

• The loud thunderbolt struck the tree, splitting it in half.
• I heard a thunderbolt last night, it was so loud!
• That thunderbolt scared the living daylights out of me!
• Her words were like a thunderbolt, shocking everyone in the room.

adjective relating to the Greek myth of Sisyphus, known for his endless and futile labor or tasks

• The scientist faced the Sisyphean task of trying to find a cure for a rare disease.
• My friend is always complaining about his Sisyphean workload at the office.
• I feel like I'm stuck in a Sisyphean loop of doing laundry every weekend.
• The artist felt like completing the massive mural was a Sisyphean challenge.

adjective relating to the ancient Greek people known as the Achaeans

• The Achaian civilization flourished during the Bronze Age.
• I heard that Achaian pottery is highly sought after by collectors.
• Have you seen the new exhibit on Achaian artifacts? It's lit!
• The Achaian spirit of resilience lives on in their descendants.

adjective relating to the underworld or the infernal regions; dark, gloomy, or forbidding

• The acheronian landscape was devoid of any signs of life.
• I can't stand the acheronian weather we've been having lately.
• This acheronian situation is really getting me down.
• The acheronian depths of his mind were a mystery to all who knew him.

adjective relating to the River Acheron in ancient Greek mythology, which was believed to be a branch of the underworld; infernal or gloomy

• The acherontic depths of the ocean remain largely unexplored.
• I don't want to watch that acherontic movie, it's too scary.
• The abandoned house has such an acherontic vibe, let's not go there.
• The acherontic pain of losing a loved one can be unbearable.