Greek and Roman Mythology Day 1

Question 1

Aeolus is a lesser god in Greek mythology, who has full control of...

Accepted Answer

Wind.

Question 2

Who is the leader of the Olympians?

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Zeus, the Sky God

Question 3

The guard dog with three heads who sits at the gate of the Underworld, preventing any escape is

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Cerberus

Question 4

The Greek ruling god of the Mediterranean Sea is...

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Poseidon

Question 5

The Olympians live...

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On a high mountain top above the clouds.

Question 6

Who overthrew the Titans?

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The Olympians

Question 7

The Greek Goddess of beauty and love is...

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Aphrodite

Question 8

The Greek Goddess Nemesis, whose name means "righteous anger," is always paired with...

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The God of justice shame and regret, Aidos.

Question 9

Zeus' punishment to "man" was "woman." One of the first, who brought evil into the world was...

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Pandora

Question 10

The Greek Goddess Demeter has a beautiful young daughter named...

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Persephone

Question 11

The Roman ruling Olympian God of the sky and lightning bolt is...

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Jupiter

Question 12

The Greek Goddess of Athens; one of the three maiden goddesses, is...

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Athena

Question 13

Who was the leader of the Titans?

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Cronus

Question 14

The Greek ruling Olympian Goddess of beauty and marriage is...

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Hera

Question 15

This Greek Goddess is responsible for making rainbows. She is also a messenger goddess.

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Iris

Question 16

The Graiae are three, gray old women who...

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Are triplets who shared an eye; sisters to the Gorgons.

Question 17

The Titan called the savior of humankind because of his gifts of fire and wisdom is named...

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Prometheus

Question 18

The disfigured and disabled Greek God of fire, blacksmithing, and the forge is...

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Hephaestus

Question 19

The nymphs of the sea, often responsible for drowning sailors are called...

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Naiads

Question 20

The Greek God of business and trade, cleverness and speed; a messenger to Zeus is...

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Hermes

Question 21

The Underworld may be accessed by...

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Entering the right cave and crossing an underground river.

Question 22

The Greeks and Romans believed that the Universe came from...

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Chaos and Darkness

Question 23

The Greek God of war is...

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Ares

Question 24

The Greek ruling God of the Underworld is...

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Hades

Question 25

The Greek Goddess of the moon, wild animals and the hunt; a twin to Apollo is...

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Artemis

Question 26

People can confuse the Greek God Dionysus with the Devil. This is because...

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He is a handsome god of alcohol who tempts people to party hard.

Question 27

The kidnapped wife of Hades, a youthful goddess of springtime and wildflowers is...

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Persephone

Question 28

The Greek Goddess Demeter, Ceres in Roman mythology, is a goddess of...

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the harvest/corn

Question 29

These two twin Gods make up the star constellation of Gemini. They share their immortality.

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Castor and Pollux

Question 30

Who took power from Mother Earth and Father Heaven?

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The Titans

Question 31

Charon's job and purpose to fulfill in the Underworld, is...

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To be Hades' paid boatman, carrying all souls of the dead.

Question 32

The Greek Goddess of home life, comfort and safety is...

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Hestia

Question 33

This lesser Greek Goddess, is the one who controls youth and the aging process...

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Hebe

Question 34

The Centaurs are...

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Part horse and part human, similar to the Sileni.

Question 35

This lesser god is responsible for making men fall in love.

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Cupid

Question 36

The Greek Gods of the Sea, are all supposed to be descended from the Titan named...

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Oceanus

Question 37

The nymphs of the woods and forest, who often appear to us as trees, are called...

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Dryads

Question 38

A common misconception in Greek Mythology is that Hades is the God of death. He is actually...

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Just the ruler of the dead.

Question 39

The Olympian God of light, sun, and truth is...

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Apollo

Question 40

The Greek and Roman Gods could be described as...

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Imperfect, often interfering with human life and obstacles.

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