Ariachne | [pron: ari'aknee] weaver from Lydia, who challenged Athene to a contest; when Ariachne’s work was seen to be superior, Athene destroyed it, and Ariachne hanged herself; Athene saved her, but changed her into a spider; also known as Arachne |
bout | fight, round, contest |
caper | engage in a dancing contest |
day | day of battle, contest |
encounter | contest, dispute, confront |
flight | archery contest, flight-shooting |
lance | engage in a jousting contest |
match | game, contest, competition |
me pompae | the honour of the contest led me on |
passage | combat, contest, fight [= passage of arms] |
prize | [unclear meaning] bargain, contest, valuation |
try | contest, decide, fight out |
wrangle | dispute, contest, argue over |