Ambrosia
The food or drink of the gods.
Discus
A heavy disc thrown in competition.
Hyacinth
A plant with perhaps blood-colored flowers, commemorating the death of Hyacinthus by Apollo.
Laurel tree
The bay tree, an evergreen with a pleasant scent.
Mount Olympus
The mountain upon which the Greek gods reside.
Mulberry
A tree that produces a sweet berry.
Nymph
A female, human-like spirit bound to a particular place in nature.
Oracle
A giver of wisdom and prophecy. The Oracle of Delphi often gave ambiguous responses to questions, leaving the interpretation up to others.
Pomegranate
Considered the "food of the dead," a temptingly sweet and attractive fruit with tiny seeds, which also suggests fertility.
Prophecy
A prediction of what is to come.
Theban
A person from Thebes, a city about halfway from Athens to Delphi and at one time a serious rival to Athens.
