D'Aulaires' Greek Myths-The Hero Stories

Question 1

My mother tried to make me immortal, but Chiron raised me & I became the greatest Greek warrior

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Achilles

Question 2

I am Jason, and in order to win back my father's throne from my Uncle Pelias I must...

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get the Golden Fleece

Question 3

My girlfriend,Medea(an evil witch) caused my bride to go up in flames, and all alone I died...

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when a piece of sacred oak fell on me.

Question 4

I was the brave hero that cut off Medusa's head!

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Perseus

Question 5

I am the hero that killed the Minotaur!

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Theseus

Question 6

I, Paris, choose this goddess as the fairest and most beautiful one of all!

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Aphrodite

Question 7

I am Hera! In which story did you notice me taking on a new role and helping a cute hero?

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Jason

Question 8

We are two famous members of Jason's Argonauts.

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Orpheus & Hercules

Question 9

One of my many labors was to get a herd of red cows from the creature Geryon. Who am I?

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Hercules

Question 10

I am a clever architect & inventor that created amazing palaces & a labyrinth for the Minotaur.

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Daedalus

Question 11

I am the brave princess that helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur by getting the magical thread.

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Ariadne

Question 12

I am a famous Gorgon Sister and I have turned many men to stone!

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Medusa

Question 13

I am a beautiful princess that was almost sacrificed to the sea monster, but saved by Perseus!

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Andromeda

Question 14

We both share the same father.....Zeus! Who are we?

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Perseus & Hercules

Question 15

When you really think about the Trojan War, I was the one who really started the war. Who am I?

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Eris

Question 16

While traveling, I poked out the eye of Polyphemus, Poseidon's cyclopes son, to save my men.

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Odysseus

Question 17

I am a famous mortal hero that became immortal. Who am I?

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Hercules

Question 18

I am the hero that put wax in the ears of my men, so they wouldn't swim to the sirens and die.

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Odysseus

Question 19

I was in love with Helen and fate chose me to slay the great warrior Achilles..I am

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Paris

Question 20

What themes (underlying messages or big ideas) can be found within the mythology stories?

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Fate, Sacrifices for Love (sometimes strange love), Reward for Goodness, Dangers of Arrogance

Question 21

I am the famous boat that Jason and his crew sailed upon on their adventures.

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The Argo

Question 22

I am Achilles, a hero in the Trojan War, however a poison arrow hits my ________ and kills me!

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heel

Question 23

I am the most beautiful women on earth and was the reason for the Trojan War... I am...

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Helen

Question 24

Hera made me go insane and "swat down my own children" mistaking them for beasts.

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Hercules

Question 25

It took me, Odysseus, ________ years to get back from the Trojan War to my wife, Penelope.

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20

Question 26

We were both raised by Chiron! We are the heroes....

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Jason & Achilles

Question 27

We are the two gods Zeus sent to help Perseus by giving him a shiny shield and a sharp sword.

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Athena & Hermes

Question 28

I am Hera! Which mortal hero did I hate? Mark me down as a big antagonist for this guy...

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Hercules

Question 29

I am a half man, half bull & eat human flesh. My take out meals are from Athens-7 men & 7 women

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Minotaur

Question 30

We had the brilliant idea to build the Trojan Horse. Who are we?

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Athena & Odysseus

D'Aulaires' Greek Myths-The Hero Stories

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