A figure of speech that makes a reference

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 A figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, a

A figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, a place, event, literary work, myth, or work of art, either directly or by implication

AJAX The popular household cleanser Ajax is the name of a Greek hero in

AJAX The popular household cleanser Ajax is the name of a Greek hero in the Trojan War who rescued the body of Achilles He "cleaned up" in battle

ATLAS Was doomed to support the heavens on his shoulders Atlas Van Lines- a

ATLAS Was doomed to support the heavens on his shoulders Atlas Van Lines- a modern moving company Atlas Travel- a popular name for travel agencies all over the globe A book of maps

DOVE SOAP Dove soap was inspired by Aphrodite's symbol, the dove Aphrodite is the

DOVE SOAP Dove soap was inspired by Aphrodite's symbol, the dove Aphrodite is the goddess of beauty and love

HERCULINER A plastic protective layer that can be sprayed on the beds of pickup

HERCULINER A plastic protective layer that can be sprayed on the beds of pickup trucks to protect the truck bed material Named after Hercules

HERMES Olympian Herald, the messenger god Hermes bags/purses Popular brand of soap.

HERMES Olympian Herald, the messenger god Hermes bags/purses Popular brand of soap.

FTD FLOWERS The FTD flower delivery company incorporates Hermes and his winged heels in

FTD FLOWERS The FTD flower delivery company incorporates Hermes and his winged heels in their logo

HYGEIA The Greek goddess of health and hygiene Hospitals, ambulances and pharmacies use a

HYGEIA The Greek goddess of health and hygiene Hospitals, ambulances and pharmacies use a symbol of a snake or two wrapped around a staff (Hygeia’s pet snake on her father’s staff)

MEDUSA CEMENT COMPANY Terrible monster whose glance would petrify you Killed by the hero

MEDUSA CEMENT COMPANY Terrible monster whose glance would petrify you Killed by the hero Perseus Medusa Cement Company sells cement products worldwide

MERCURY Roman name for Hermes, the messenger god Name of car model produced by

MERCURY Roman name for Hermes, the messenger god Name of car model produced by the Ford Motor Company

KING MIDAS King with the golden touch-transformed all that he touched to gold A

KING MIDAS King with the golden touch-transformed all that he touched to gold A famous muffler and brake chain of service stations

NIKE Winged goddess of Victory, who can run and fly at great speeds A

NIKE Winged goddess of Victory, who can run and fly at great speeds A famous company that sells sportswear, shoes, athletic apparel, etc.

ODYSSEY An adventure in Greek times “The Odyssey” – literally means an adventure

ODYSSEY An adventure in Greek times “The Odyssey” – literally means an adventure

ODYSSEY TRAVEL A well-known travel agency

ODYSSEY TRAVEL A well-known travel agency

ODYSSEY CRUISE LINES

ODYSSEY CRUISE LINES

ODYSSEY MINIVAN Manufactured by Honda

ODYSSEY MINIVAN Manufactured by Honda

PANDORA Woman in Greek mythology Name means "all-gifted“ Pandora's Gift Boutique sells quality gift

PANDORA Woman in Greek mythology Name means "all-gifted“ Pandora's Gift Boutique sells quality gift merchandise

PEGASUS Winged horse that was born from Medusa's head when she was killed Pegasus

PEGASUS Winged horse that was born from Medusa's head when she was killed Pegasus Expedite Company is a national delivery/courier service Pegasus Satellite Systems is a provider of satellite entertainment services The winged horse motif is used by dozens of companies

STARBUCKS The logo of Starbucks is a Sirenlured sailors to their death with a

STARBUCKS The logo of Starbucks is a Sirenlured sailors to their death with a bewitching song

SUBARU Subaru car company 6 stars represent the “ 7 sisters”

SUBARU Subaru car company 6 stars represent the “ 7 sisters”

TRIDENT The three-pronged spear of Poseidon, lord of the seas Trident Gum is a

TRIDENT The three-pronged spear of Poseidon, lord of the seas Trident Gum is a popular gum.

TITANIC The ship Titanic is named for the titans Also, the word means huge

TITANIC The ship Titanic is named for the titans Also, the word means huge because the titans were thought to be giants

VENUS Venus International is a popular beauty talent agency Venus Beauty Salon is found

VENUS Venus International is a popular beauty talent agency Venus Beauty Salon is found in most any city or town.

VENUS RAZOR A popular women's shaving accessory VENUS TANLINES A swimsuit manufacturer

VENUS RAZOR A popular women's shaving accessory VENUS TANLINES A swimsuit manufacturer

THE PLANETS Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto

THE PLANETS Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto

THE U. S. SPACE PROGRAM Mercury Gemini Apollo riding his chariot across the Sun

THE U. S. SPACE PROGRAM Mercury Gemini Apollo riding his chariot across the Sun was appropriate to the grand scale of the proposed program.