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Latin & Myth in Astronomy
Latin & Myth in Astronomy
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Test your knowledge of Classics through Astronomy
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This zodiac sign means "Goat-Horn." It is represented as a mythical beast, half-goat, half-fish
Aries
Capricorn
Taurus
Leo
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This constellation is named for a great hunter from Greek mythology.
Cepheus
Perseus
Hercules
Orion
3
This sign of the zodiac means "Scorpion."
Sagittarius
Cancer
Pisces
Scorpio
4
This moon of Saturn is named for an ancient goddess of the sea, the spouse of Oceanos.
Tethys
Rhea
Titan
Ceres
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This sign of the zodiac means "Maiden."
Virgo
Libra
Aquarius
Gemini
6
This distant dwarf planet is named for the Roman god who rules the underworld.
VENUS
MARS
MERCURY
PLUTO
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This blue gas giant is named for the Roman god of the sea.
NEPTUNE
JUPITER
URANUS
SATURN
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What is the name of this icy Galilean moon, named for a lover of Jove whom he stole as a bull?
GANYMEDE
CALLISTO
IO
EUROPA
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This moon of Saturn is named for the 1st generation of gods before the Olympians
Tethys
Titan
Ceres
Rhea
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This sign of the zodiac means "Lion."
Taurus
Capricorn
Leo
Aries
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This constellation is named for a club-wielding hero from Greco-Roman mythology.
Hercules
Orion
Cepheus
Perseus
12
This ringed gas giant is named for the ruler of the Titans.
JUPITER
SATURN
NEPTUNE
URANUS
13
This oddly angled gas giant is named for the first god of the heavens, who sired the Titans.
SATURN
URANUS
JUPITER
NEPTUNE
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This sign of the zodiac means "Twins."
Virgo
Gemini
Aquarius
Libra
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This sign of the zodiac means "Crab."
Scorpio
Cancer
Sagittarius
Pisces
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This sign of the zodiac means "Water Bearer."
Aquarius
Virgo
Libra
Gemini
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This sign of the zodiac means "Ram."
Capricorn
Taurus
Aries
Leo
18
What is the name of this Galilean moon, named for a lover of Jove whom Juno turned into a bear?
EUROPA
IO
CALLISTO
GANYMEDE
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This sign of the zodiac means "Archer."
Scorpio
Pisces
Sagittarius
Cancer
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This sign of the zodiac means "Fish."
Pisces
Cancer
Sagittarius
Scorpio
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This gas giant is named for the ruler of the Olympian gods.
NEPTUNE
SATURN
URANUS
JUPITER
22
What is the name of this Galilean moon, named for a Trojan boy whom Jove stole as an eagle?
CALLISTO
GANYMEDE
IO
EUROPA
23
This planet is named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty
PLUTO
MERCURY
MARS
VENUS
24
What is the name of this nearby galaxy, named for a princess rescued by Perseus?
Virgo
Ariadne
Cassiopeia
Andromeda
25
This sign of the zodiac means "Scales."
Gemini
Virgo
Aquarius
Libra
26
This constellation is named for the hero who cut off the head of the gorgon Medusa.
Orion
Hercules
Cepheus
Perseus
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This planet is named for the Roman god of messengers and thieves.
MERCURY
MARS
PLUTO
VENUS
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What is the name of this Galilean moon, named for a lover of Jupiter who was turned into a cow?
IO
EUROPA
GANYMEDE
CALLISTO
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This red planet is named for the Roman god of war.
VENUS
PLUTO
MARS
MERCURY
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This sign of the zodiac means "Bull."
Capricorn
Aries
Leo
Taurus