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Myth into Language Assessment Crossword

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A 35-clue crossword exploring classical mythology and the language roots it has left in English. Clues cover gods and goddesses like Venus and Juno, mythological figures from Narcissus to Arachne, and etymology-based answers like Achilles' heel and odyssey. Designed for assessing student knowledge of myths and their influence on modern language in Grades 7–9.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Culture
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated June 2026

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