GREEK GLOSSARY

A sacred dream chamber used for healing

A river of woe flowing into the Underworld

An inner chamber or restricted sanctuary within a temple

An open meeting space and market, typically a square within cities and towns

A long, thin, handleless vessel for holding oil or perfume

A two-handled container for storing/transporting liquids, mainly oil or wine

A room in a house used for entertaining male guests

Noblemen in ancient Greek society, affluent upper class

A small, globular flask with a narrow neck, used to contain oil or perfume

A large, deeply dished shield made primarily of wood

A double-reed wind instrument

A council house where the boule (city council) met

A calf-length boot made of leather

Moccasin-like open-toed leather sandals

The central chamber of a temple

Aphrodite's woven belt/girdle decorated with rubies and cinnamon-scented tassels

A tunic made of linen, silk, or wool, often sleeveless, worn by men and women

A short cloak draped over the left shoulder and fastened on the right shoulder

A river of lamentation flowing into the Underworld

A spear made of cornel or ash with a leaf-shaped iron head and a spiked iron butt

A ritual sleep with hallucinogens

A shawl worn over a chiton or peplos by both men and women

A black stream of darkness flowing within the Underworld

A ceramic container used to hold cosmetics, oils, or perfumes

A style of short, sleeveless tunic fastened on the left shoulder

Ancient safety pins to fasten and hold up clothes

A type of dumbbell used by athletes during training and long jump events

A curved blade - specifically Hermes's blade made of adamantine

The ancient Greeks' name for Greece

A rare, purple-tinted metal alloy valued in antiquity

Educated courtesans known for companionship and cultured conversation

A large, cloak-like woollen or linen garment worn over a tunic

Five sacred officials working with the Oracle in Delphi

A large water jar commonly made from terracotta or bronze

The shimmering, silvery purple, divine blood of the Olympians

A long, linen sheath dress originating in Aegyptus

A deep wine cup with tall handles, often associated with Dionysus

A winged staff owned by Hermes

An elegant chair with splayed legs, a curved back, and concave backrest

A pouch created by pulling floor-length garments (chiton, peplos) over a belt

A short sword or knife with a forward-curving blade

Open-mouth bowl used to mix wine with water

A wide-bowled drinking cup, usually for wine, with horizontal handles

A portable flask for olive oil/perfume

A river of forgetfulness flowing into the Underworld

A light vessel built for speed with a single row of oars

Honey-drizzled donut-type dessert - Eileithyia's preferred dessert

A stringed instrument, initially made of turtle shell with strings made of animal gut

The great central hall of a palace or temple

Free residents of a city who were not granted citizenship

A black-water spring in the Underworld whose waters help recover lost memories

An open circular structure with columns and a dome roof, often found in gardens

Silver coins, a form of ancient Greek currency

A wine jug, usually made from terracotta, fashioned in many styles

A religious stone artefact marking the centre or 'naval' of the world

A sought-after gold-copper alloy, second only to gold in value

A type of cake or pastry often sweetened with honey

A body-length garment worn by women, made from wool, linen, or silk

A type of loincloth typically worn by manual labourers or athletes

A type of wide brim hat - Hermes wears one with wings attached

A fiery river flowing into the Underworld

An ancient word for tuberculosis

A flatbread cake made with cheese and honey

A unit of measurement equivalent to approximately 30 metres

A type of measurement, equal in length to 30cm (a Greek foot)

Singular / Plural for city states in Greece

Prostitutes of lower social status in ancient Greek society

A vestibule at the front of a temple

A ceramic vessel - narrow foot and bulbous top, mainly used as a wine cooler

A cylindrical box with a separate lid to hold cosmetics or jewellery

A type of sandal - specifically Hermes's golden winged sandals

A ceremonial drinking vessel often shaped like an animal’s head

A long trumpet used in military and ceremonial settings

A deep-bowled, two-handled drinking cup, used at banquets or drinking parties

A Greek unit of length measuring roughly 185 metres

A covered open air walkway or colonnade outside buildings

A curved tool to scrape dirt, perspiration, and oil from the body

A bra-like undergarment - a wide band of wool or linen wrapped across the breasts

A sacred icy river flowing into the Underworld

A social gathering for dinner, drinks, and conversation, a male aristocratic activity

A headband made from various materials including fabric, leather, or metal

An ancient Greek pancake or "griddle-cake"

A word for fenugreek - a herb used for medicinal or cooking purposes

Ancient word for cicada

A staff of fennel covered in vines and leaves - typically used by Dionysus

A double-edge, one-handed sword, hung from a baldric under the left arm