English Expressions derived from Greek Mythology?

khfrekek · #1 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 02:30 PM

I need to do an english assignment where i need to find what these expressions mean, and what greek myth they came from:
An Achilles (not achilles heel)
An Odyssey
A Ulysses
To heckle a person
A Helen
Penelope
A Circe

Any help would be great,
thanks

St. Toad · #2 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 02:31 PM

'By Jove!' This refers to Jupiter or Zeus, dont remember which is Greek. Gas giants are the Jovan Planets. It's a polite way of saying, 'oh my God'. Sherlock Holme's buddy used to say 'By Jove' alot.

gwilsonh1973 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 02:31 PM

Search Greek expressions on yahoo, and enter the terms you are looking for.

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