Mythology crossword worksheets delve into the fascinating vocabulary of Greek, Roman, Norse, and world mythologies. Students encounter gods, heroes, legendary creatures, and mythological concepts — building cultural literacy while practicing B1–B2 vocabulary through engaging storytelling contexts.
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Mythology Part 1 Crossword
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3. A brave or celebrated figure in a story.
5. Supernatural power used in myths and tales.
6. A building used for worship in ancient stories and religions.
7. The winged horse of Greek mythology.
9. A mythical bird reborn from its ashes.
13. The realm of the dead in many mythologies.
16. A very large human-like being in legend.
17. A sea creature with a woman's upper body and a fish tail.
19. A creature with a man's body and a bull's head.
21. A person or place believed to give divine advice.
22. A creature that is half human and half horse.
23. A giant powerful being in Greek myth.
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1. A huge fire-breathing creature in many legends.
2. A long search or adventurous mission.
4. An old story passed down over time.
5. A frightening imaginary creature.
8. A mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head.
10. A bolt of lightning used as a divine weapon in myth.
11. A female deity.
12. A three-pronged spear often linked with sea gods.
14. The mountain home of the Greek gods.
15. A complicated maze from Greek myth.
18. A traditional story involving gods or heroes.
19. A mythical woman whose hair was made of snakes.
20. A female nature spirit in classical mythology.
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Do these Mythology crossword puzzles come with answers?
Yes. Every puzzle in the Mythology PDF has its own answer key page, printed after the puzzle pages, so you can mark work quickly or let students self-check.
How many puzzles are in the Mythology crossword PDF?
The PDF contains 3 printable crossword puzzles with 25 words each, plus a matching answer key for each puzzle.
What level are these Mythology crosswords?
Difficulty: B1–B2. Recommended for: High school, history/classics cross-curricular, FCE cultural topics.
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