The Odyssey & Greek Myth Trivia

The Greek Poet Homer was possibly blind.

Greeks used myths to explain natural phenomena.

Odysseus was away from his family for three months while he fought in the war.

What was the Greek hero Achilles’ only vulnerable part?

Penelope decides to conduct a contest to select a husband that will involve:

Hermes' Roman name is Saturn.

How many Olympians live on Mt Olympus?

Since Odysseus is an epic hero, he does not have any flaws.

What is the symbol of Hera?

Who is Tiserias?

Who rejected Echo’s love and was punished by being made to fall in love with his won reflection?

These Gods were against Odysseus on his journey.

Who was the ancient Greek God that was both God of the Underworld and God of the Dead?

Who is the Greek God of the Sea?

Athena is the Roman name for the Goddess of love and beauty.

Odysseus has a son. What is his name?

Hermes gave Odysseus a plant to eat so he wouldn't be transformed into an animal by Circe.

Cronus was one of the Titans.

What war did Odysseus leave his homeland to go fight?

Historians have written records proving the Greek Poet Homer existed.

The Greeks used a wooden horse to trick the Trojans and get through the walls of Troy.

Which God or Goddess always wanted Odysseus to return home?

Odysseus wanted to fight in the Trojan War and signed up voluntarily.

In what disguise does Odysseus return home to Ithaca?

The Greek Poet Homer was possibly blind.

For how many years did Penelope delay her marriage to the suitors?

Odysseus stayed on Calypso's island for 3 years.

Circe transformed Odysseus' men into animals.

Aphrodite is her Greek name. Venus is her Roman name.

Greek myths were originally passed down through speaking.

Who is the main character of The Odyssey?

Odysseus' wife is Helen.

Who brings Odysseus home to Ithaca?

What is Zeus' symbol?

Myths are true stories that actually happened.

Myths were written down before they were told to anyone.

Odysseus was away from his family for three months while he fought in the war.

According to legend, who fired the arrow that hit Achilles in the heel, his only vulnerable spot?

Who is the Greek Goddess of Retribution?

What was the name of the cyclops that Odysseus and his men blinded?

How long is Odysseus gone from Ithaca?

These characters wanted Odysseus to stay with them forever.

What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology?

Homer's epic poems opened up a new way for stories to be told.

Since Odysseus is an epic hero, he does not have any flaws.

What is the name of Odysseus' dog that dies upon his master's return?

Who is the Greek God of Fire?

What does Antinous throw at the old beggar during dinner?

It is believed that Homer came from Chios (an island of Greece).

In what adventure does Odysseus not lose any men?