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Intro to Greek Mythology and Literature

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An introduction to the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece, and also Hellenic literature

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1
What is mythology?
Stories about true past events
Stories about the daily lives of children
Stories involving gods/heroes; explain how the world works
Stories that involve real people only
2
Who is the goddess of beauty and love?
Demeter
Aphrodite
Athena
Artemis
3
What is an oracle?
A songbird
A piece of clothing from Ancient Greece
Priest/priestess; receives advice/prophecy from Greek gods
A rare fruit in Greece thought to have magical powers
4
Other than his works, what is known about Homer?
Hey may have not actually existed
He was blind
All answers are correct
His works were not written down but recited orally
5
What is Homer famous for writing?
Both 1 & 3
The Simpsons
The Odyssey
The Iliad
6
What is main the purpose of a fable?
To entertain people of Greece
To teach life lessons to readers
To teach about Greek history
To make readers laugh
7
Who is kind of the gods in Greek mythology?
Heracles
Aesop
Hades
Zeus