Mythology Vocab.

20 cards·by BrideyLovely

Lyre

a musical instrument of ancient Greece consisting of a sound-box made typically from a turtle shell, with two curved arms connected by a yok

Stradivarius

a violin or other instrument made by Stradivari or his family.

Benign

having a kindly disposition; gracious

Crass

without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross

Commonsense

sound practical judgment

Nymph

one of a numerous class of lesser deities of mythology, conceived of as beautiful maidens inhabiting the sea, rivers, woods, trees, mountain

Notwithstanding

in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by

Steadfast

firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person

Quagmire

an area of miry or boggy ground whose surface yields under the tread; a bog

Unrequited

not returned or reciprocated

Realm

a royal domain; kingdom

Prattle

o talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; chatter; babble.

Trifling

an article or thing of very little value.

Boon

something that is asked; a favor sought

Forlorn

lonely and sad; forsaken.

Ardor

intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm;

Doleful

sorrowful; mournful; melancholy:

Nightingle

any of several small migratory birds noted for melodious song

Hymn

a song or ode in praise or honor

Implore

to beg urgently or piteously fo