Greek Mythology Vocabulary

endlessly laborious and futile

“The Sisyphean task of inbox zero never ends.”

a victory that comes at devastating cost

“Winning the lawsuit was a Pyrrhic victory that bankrupted him.”

a fatal weakness despite overall strength

“His temper was his Achilles' heel.”

requiring tremendous strength or effort

“Cleaning the flooded basement was a Herculean task.”

daringly creative or innovative, often at great risk

“The Promethean ambition of AI researchers draws both admiration and fear.”

a long, eventful journey or experience

“Her odyssey from refugee to CEO inspired millions.”

something that appears benign but contains hidden danger

“The free software was a Trojan horse for malware.”

the ability to make money from anything

“Every business he starts turns profitable—he has the Midas touch.”

excessive self-love and admiration

“His narcissism made collaboration impossible.”

a source of many unforeseen troubles

“The investigation opened a Pandora's box of scandals.”

majestic, superior, or godlike

“She maintained an Olympian calm during the crisis.”

wild, ecstatic, and uninhibited

“The festival had a Dionysian energy.”