Greek Mythology

Crossword 1

Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number. If you are stuck, click on "Hint" to get a free letter. Click on "Check" when finished to see if your answers are correct.
N.B. Names are spelled as in Latin or English, not Greek (e.g. Narcissus, not Narkissos; Achilles not Akhilleus).
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Across:

7. Geryon's dog Orthros was this. (3-6)
8. Clotho, Lachesis, & Atropos. (5)
9. Those who lived in the mountain home of the gods. (9)
10. An evil-doer encountered by Theseus on his journey from Troezen to Athens. (5)
12. A king of Athens who gave his name to a sea. (6)
13. An island visited by Heracles on his 10th Labour. (8)
14. Pygmalion made a statue of her which came to life. (7)
17. The main material from which shields were made during the Bronze Age. (7)
20. Son of Aeneas. (8)
22. A messenger sent to negotiate truces and similar. (6)
24. This weapon was responsible for the death of Achilles. (5)
25. This young man fell in love with his own reflection. (9)
26. Jason had to yoke fire-breathing versions of these to a plough. (5)
27. Ganymede served Zeus in this role. (3-6)

Down:

1. The number of tasks Heracles eventually had to complete for King Eurystheus. (6)
2. A fire-breathing creature defeated by Bellerophon. (8)
3. One of the immortal horses of Achilles. (6)
4. He died while swimming to meet his girl-friend Hero. (7)
5. The people of Iolcus decided to do this to Jason and Medea. (6)
6. Asclepius became the god of this. (8)
11. Favourite musical instrument of Apollo. (4)
15. Medea murdered him while escaping with Jason from her father. (8)
16. Augeas was king of this city. (4)
18. Blind prophet who advised Odysseus in the Underworld. (8)
19. Home of the priest Maron, who gave Odysseus concentrated wine. (7)
21. Brother of Artemis. (6)
22. Queen of Troy during the Trojan War (Latin name). (6)
23. Daphne turned into this tree while trying to escape from Apollo. (6)