Psychological Archetypes

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun In Greek mythology, Dionysus is the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy.

  • In Greek mythology, Dionysus is the god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness.
  • I heard that Dionysus was the life of the party in ancient Greece.
  • Dionysus was like the ultimate party animal back in the day.
  • Some people view creativity as a gift from Dionysus himself.

noun a title or form of address for a queen or empress

adjective of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average

  • The Great Mother is a revered figure in many ancient mythologies.
  • I can't wait to celebrate Mother's Day with the Great Mother of our family.
  • My mom is the Great Mother of all moms.
  • Nature is often referred to as the Great Mother, providing and nurturing all living beings.

noun Persephone

  • Persephone was known in Greek mythology as the queen of the underworld.
  • Have you heard the story of Persephone and Hades?
  • Persephone is like the OG goth queen.
  • Just like Persephone, she felt like she was stuck in a dark place.

noun In Algonquian folklore, a wiindigoo is a malevolent, cannibalistic spirit or creature

  • The Wiindigoo is a malevolent creature from Ojibwe folklore.
  • I heard a spooky story about a Wiindigoo lurking in the forest.
  • Don't go wandering in those woods at night, you might run into a Wiindigoo!
  • The greed in his heart transformed him into a Wiindigoo, consuming everything in his path.

adjective relating to Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War

  • The achillean hero was known for his bravery and strength in battle.
  • My friend likes to joke that he's an achillean warrior when playing video games.
  • That guy thinks he's so achillean, always showing off his muscles at the gym.
  • Her achillean determination to succeed propelled her to the top of her field.

noun a term used to refer to the first man and woman according to the creation story in the Bible

  • The story of Adam and Eve is a well-known biblical tale.
  • Have you heard the story of Adam and Eve before?
  • Adam and Eve were the original power couple in the Bible.
  • Their relationship was like an Adam-and-Eve situation, with temptation at every turn.