Pegasus Word Search
A free Pegasus word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the gods, heroes, and creatures of a mythology, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: PEGASUS, BELLEROPHON, CHIMERA, MEDUSA, GORGON, CERBERUS, HYDRA, MINOTAUR, SPHINX, CHARYBDIS, SCYLLA, ARACHNE.
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Pegasus word list, defined
- PEGASUS /ˈpɛɡəsəs/ · noun
- A mythological winged horse, often associated with the Greek god Zeus. In modern usage, a pegasus can also refer to a winged horse in art or literature. Related: winged horse, hippogriff, griffin, winged creature.
- CHIMERA /kaɪˈmɪərə/ — /kaɪˈmɛrə/ · noun
- A thing that is hopelessly desired or pursued but is illusory or impossible to achieve; more broadly, an illusion or fabrication of the mind. In biology, a chimera is an organism composed of cells from genetically distinct individuals. Related: illusion, fantasy, delusion, mirage.
- MEDUSA /mɛˈdjuːzə/ · noun
- In Greek mythology, Medusa was a monster with snakes for hair and a gaze that could turn people to stone. In modern usage, a medusa is also a type of jellyfish with a similar appearance. Related: monster, beast, jellyfish, sea creature.
- GORGON /ˈɡɔːɡən/ · noun
- A mythological creature in Greek legend, typically depicted as a woman with snakes for hair, often associated with horror and terror. In modern usage, a gorgon can also refer to a person or thing that inspires fear or awe. Related: monster, beast, ogre, fiend.
- HYDRA /ˈhaɪdrə/ · noun
- A legendary serpent-like water creature in Greek mythology, often depicted as having multiple heads. In modern usage, a hydra can also refer to a type of plant or a device that can regenerate or multiply. Related: serpent, dragon, monster, reptile.
- MINOTAUR /mɪˈnɒtɔːr/ · noun
- A creature from Greek mythology with the body of a man and the head and horns of a bull, often associated with the Labyrinth and the Minotaur's labyrinthine path. Related: monster, beast, creature, hybrid.
- SPHINX /sɪnfts/ · noun
- A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often depicted as a statue or a mysterious figure. In architecture, a structure with a human head and a lion's body, typically at the entrance of a building. Related: statue, monument, enigma, riddle.
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