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Janus Roman god <strong>of</strong> doorways, beginnings and transitions; depicted as having two faces, because he looks to <strong>the</strong> future and to <strong>the</strong> past<br />

Juno <strong>the</strong> Roman goddess <strong>of</strong> women, marriage and fertility; sister and wife <strong>of</strong> Jupiter; mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Mars. Greek form: Hera<br />

Jupiter <strong>the</strong> Roman king <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gods; also called Jupiter Optimus Maximus (<strong>the</strong> best and <strong>the</strong> greatest). Greek form: Zeus<br />

Juventas <strong>the</strong> Roman goddess <strong>of</strong> youth; daughter <strong>of</strong> Zeus and Hera. Greek form: Hebe<br />

Kekrops leader <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gemini – half human, half snake. He was <strong>the</strong> founder <strong>of</strong> A<strong>the</strong>ns and judged <strong>the</strong> dispute between A<strong>the</strong>na and<br />

Poseidon. He chose A<strong>the</strong>na as <strong>the</strong> cityâ€s patron and was <strong>the</strong> first to build a shrine to her.<br />

Kerkopes a pair <strong>of</strong> chimpanzee-like dwarfs who steal shiny things and create chaos<br />

Keto an ancient marine goddess and <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> most sea monsters; daughter <strong>of</strong> Pontus and Gaia; sister <strong>of</strong> Phorcys<br />

Khione <strong>the</strong> Greek goddess <strong>of</strong> snow; daughter <strong>of</strong> Boreas<br />

Khios <strong>the</strong> fifth largest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Greek islands, in <strong>the</strong> Aegean Sea, <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> west coast <strong>of</strong> Turkey<br />

Kronos <strong>the</strong> youngest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> twelve Titans; <strong>the</strong> son <strong>of</strong> Ouranos and Gaia; <strong>the</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Zeus. He killed his fa<strong>the</strong>r at his mo<strong>the</strong>râ€s<br />

bidding. Titan lord <strong>of</strong> fate, harvest, justice and time. Roman form: Saturn<br />

Kymopoleia minor Greek goddess <strong>of</strong> violent sea storms; nymph daughter <strong>of</strong> Poseidon and wife <strong>of</strong> Briares, a Hundred-Handed One<br />

Laistrygonian ogre a monster giant cannibal from <strong>the</strong> far north<br />

Little Tiber a river that flows in Camp Jupiter. Though not as large as <strong>the</strong> original Tiber River in Rome, it flows with as much power<br />

and is able to wash away Greek blessings.<br />

Lupa <strong>the</strong> sacred Roman she-wolf that nursed <strong>the</strong> foundling twins Romulus and Remus<br />

Lycaon a king <strong>of</strong> Arcadia who tested Zeusâ€s omniscience by serving him <strong>the</strong> roasted flesh <strong>of</strong> a guest. Zeus punished him by<br />

transforming him into a wolf.<br />

makhai <strong>the</strong> spirits <strong>of</strong> battle and combat<br />

mania a Greek spirit <strong>of</strong> insanity<br />

manticore a creature with a human head, a lionâ€s body and a scorpionâ€s tail<br />

Mars <strong>the</strong> Roman god <strong>of</strong> war; also called Mars Ultor. Patron <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> empire; divine fa<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Romulus and Remus. Greek form: Ares<br />

medius Latin for middle<br />

Medusa a priestess whom A<strong>the</strong>na turned into a gorgon when she caught Medusa with Poseidon in A<strong>the</strong>naâ€s temple. Medusa has<br />

snakes for hair and can turn people to stone if <strong>the</strong>y look directly into her eyes.<br />

Mercury Roman messenger <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gods; god <strong>of</strong> trade, pr<strong>of</strong>it and commerce. Greek form: Hermes<br />

Merope one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> seven Pleiades, star-nymph daughters <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Titan Atlas<br />

Mimas a giant created to be <strong>the</strong> bane <strong>of</strong> Ares<br />

Minerva <strong>the</strong> Roman goddess <strong>of</strong> wisdom. Greek form: A<strong>the</strong>na<br />

m<strong>of</strong>ongo a fried plantain-based dish from Puerto Rico<br />

Mykonos a Greek island, part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos<br />

Nemesis <strong>the</strong> Greek goddess <strong>of</strong> revenge. Roman form: Invidia<br />

Neptune <strong>the</strong> Roman god <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea. Greek form: Poseidon<br />

Nereids fifty female sea spirits; patrons <strong>of</strong> sailors and fishermen and caretakers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> seaâ€s bounty<br />

Nestorâ€s Cave <strong>the</strong> spot where Hermes hid <strong>the</strong> cattle he stole from Apollo<br />

Nike <strong>the</strong> Greek goddess <strong>of</strong> strength, speed and victory. Roman form: Victoria<br />

numina montanum Roman mountain god. Greek form: ourae<br />

Nyx goddess <strong>of</strong> night, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ancient, firstborn elemental gods<br />

Odysseus legendary Greek king <strong>of</strong> Ithaca and <strong>the</strong> hero <strong>of</strong> Homerâ€s epic poem The Odyssey. Roman form: Ulysses<br />

Olympia <strong>the</strong> most ancient and probably most famous sanctuary in Greece, and home <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Olympic Games. Located in <strong>the</strong> western<br />

region <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Peloponnese.<br />

onager a giant siege weapon<br />

Oracle <strong>of</strong> Delphi a speaker <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> prophecies <strong>of</strong> Apollo. The current Oracle is Rachel Elizabeth Dare.<br />

Orbem formate! At this command, Roman legionnaires assumed a circle-like formation with archers placed among and behind <strong>the</strong>m to<br />

provide missile fire support.<br />

Orcus <strong>the</strong> Underworld god <strong>of</strong> eternal punishment and broken vows<br />

Orion a giant huntsman who became <strong>the</strong> most loyal and valued <strong>of</strong> Artemisâ€s attendants. In a jealous rage, Apollo drove Orion mad<br />

with <strong>blood</strong>lust until <strong>the</strong> giant was slain by a scorpion. Heartbroken, Artemis transformed her beloved hunting companion into a<br />

constellation to honour his memory.<br />

Otis a giant created by Gaia specifically to destroy <strong>the</strong> god Dionysus/Bacchus; twin bro<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Ephialtes<br />

ourae Greek for mountain gods. Roman form: numina montanum<br />

Ouranos fa<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Titans; <strong>the</strong> sky god. The Titans defeated him by calling him down to <strong>the</strong> earth. They got him away from his home

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