Ancient Greek and Roman mythology have infused themselves into our lives for centuries—and continue to do so in our daily lives today. The influence of these myths can be seen in literature, art, entertainment, even in our language. In fact, many of the words we use regularly can be traced back to these early stories told by the Greeks and Romans featuring gods, demigods, and supernatural humans.

While some word connections may be familiar to those with even cursory knowledge of ancient mythology, others require a deeper dive into the tales that inspired the words.

So here are nine words we use for everyday things today that we have mythology to thank for. See how many surprise you!