Mythological Vocabulary

adjective destined by fate; predetermined or preordained

• It was fated that the two kingdoms would eventually unite through marriage.
• I guess we were just fated to meet at this party.
• We were fated to be besties from the moment we met.
• The fated decision to invest in that company turned out to be a game-changer for his career.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a god or deity; divine

• The artist's talent was truly godlike, as he created masterpieces with ease.
• Did you see that basketball player's godlike skills on the court last night?
• That new video game character is so godlike, I can't stop playing as them.
• The way she effortlessly handled the crisis was nothing short of godlike.

noun a sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals

• The bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.
• I love the sweet taste of nectar in my morning smoothie.
• That drink was nectar, dude!
• Her voice was like nectar to my ears, soothing and comforting.

noun a world beneath the surface of the earth, especially the abode of the dead in Greek and Roman mythology

• The police have been investigating the criminal activities in the underworld for months.
• I heard there's some shady stuff going on in the underworld.
• The underworld is a dangerous place, best to stay away from it.
• She felt like she was descending into the underworld as she delved deeper into the dark secrets of the organization.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the period following the biblical flood

• The scientist conducted a study on the postdiluvian climate conditions.
• The history professor loves talking about postdiluvian civilizations.
• I heard that movie is set in a postdiluvian world, should be interesting.
• After the flood, the town had a postdiluvian feel to it, with everything looking washed out and new.

noun a common name for sulfur when it is in a solid state, often associated with fire and brimstone in religious contexts

• The ancient texts mention the presence of brimstone in the region.
• I could smell the brimstone in the air as we approached the volcano.
• The party was lit, there was brimstone everywhere!
• His anger was like brimstone, burning everything in its path.

noun a member of the ancient Greek people known as the Achaeans

adjective relating to the ancient Greek people known as the Achaeans, who were the inhabitants of Achaea in Greece

• The Achaean civilization flourished in the Bronze Age.
• I read about the Achaean warriors in my history book.
• Those Achaean dudes were total badasses.
• The Achaean spirit of resilience lives on in our modern society.

adverb in former times; previously

• The ancient ruins were built aforetime by a civilization long forgotten.
• Back in the day, people used to gather around the fire and tell stories aforetime.
• I heard that band used to be really cool aforetime.
• The artist's work was inspired by the beauty of nature as seen aforetime in the old paintings.