GLOSSARY

(ka-rak-turz) n. people or animals in a story or play

Many times in Greek myths the characters are gods.

(cum-pēt) v. to try to do better than another person

These athletes compete against each other in speed skating.

(kun-tent) adj. happy with what you have; not wanting more

King Midas should have been content to live in a big castle.

(kow-boi) n. a person who takes care of cattle

Here you see a cowboy riding a bull.

(kul-chur) n. ways of life, including food, music, and language

People with different cultures live together in the Southwest.

(dē-klaird) v. spoken clearly and with strength

These people declared what they wanted.