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16 Cards in this Set
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Define epic hero |
represents value of his culture, undertakes a difficult journey to get something of value, success or failure of his journey determines fate of his people |
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Mandate |
an official order or commission to do something |
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Compelled |
force or oblige someone to do something |
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Adversity |
difficulties; misfortune |
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Formidable |
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable |
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Guile |
sly or cunning intelligence |
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Tactics |
an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end |
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Adversary |
One’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute |
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Assuage |
to satisfy |
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Anguish |
severe mental or physical pain or suffering |
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Suitors |
A man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage |
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Maelstrom |
a powerful whirlpool in the sea or river |
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Tumult |
A loud confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people |
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Travail |
painful or laborious effort |
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Provision |
the action of providing or supplying something for use |
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Restitution |
payment or restoring something lost or stolen |
