n. an alcoholic drink made from grapes
I enjoy a little glass of wine after dinner.
interestingly
n. fascinating; able to catch your attention Interestingly, the Olympian gods were not believed to be all-powerful, like the gods of some modern religions today.
all-powerful
n. having complete power to do anything
An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
hunter
n. someone who catches wild animals, especially for food
The hunter is looking for deer to hunt.
Mount Olympus
n. the highest mountain in Greece
Thousands of years ago, the Greeks believed that the gods lived on top of a mountain, Mount Olympus.
hero
n. a person who does brave or good things
To the Greeks, Hercules was the greatest hero who ever lived.
depend
n. to be controlled by a certain situation, thing or action
My grandfather depends on a cane when he walks.
underworld
n. a place where souls go after death in some religions
The Greeks believed that Hades was the underworld.
goddess
n. a female god
Aphrodite is the goddess of love.
lightning
n. a strong flash of light during a storm
Thunder always comes after lightning.