Greek Mythology Pre-Test

Magnificent winged horse that could fly above the earth.

Horrible monster with snakes for hair; turned people to stone with her eyes.

The Wife of Zeus and queen of the Greek gods and goddesses; goddess of marriage.

The god of the underworld; Greek name for the place of the dead

Most beautiful woman in the world; Trojan war began to rescue her from Troy.

The Roman god of love

The strongest man in the world; one of the Greek heroes

Greek hero who fought in Trojan War; took him ten years to finally return home

The goddess of wisdom and the protector of Athens.

Evil creatures whose beautiful singing lured sailors to their deaths; lived on a rocky island

The god of prophecy, music, poetry, medicine, and light.

Greek warrior. The only way to kill him was to attack his one weak spot- his heel.

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Gigantic wooden horse; hidden inside were Greek warriors who overthrew Troy.

Giants with only one eye in the middle of their foreheads

The legendary home of the Greek gods.

Supreme ruler of the gods and goddesses; controlled thunder and lightning

The goddess of love and beauty

The messenger of the gods. He wore winged sandals and cap which allowed him to travel fast.

The god of the sea and father of the Cyclops race.