Mythology

mortal - being who must eventually die dissuade - to discourage or keep from a certain course or action dominions - regions ruled by someone quiver - a case for arrows trident - spear with three points wafted - to cause to move gently through air cunning - skillful; clever; sly veered - changed directions; swerved winnow - beat, as with wings sustained - keep in existence; maintained
 * Vocab**

girdle - a belt, sash, or band worn around the waist expiation - to atone or make amends for tranquil - calm; peaceful plight - a serious condition or a situation of difficulty pyre - a pile of wood for burning a corpse as part of a funeral rite consent - to give permission heap - a collection of things massed together laden - carrying a burden reverence - a feeling of awe and respect and often love deft - quick and skillful