How Well Do You Know Greek Mythology?
From psychology to literature, and even video games, Greek mythology and its pantheon of gods and heroes continues to permeate our contemporary culture. But, outside of Percy Jackson and God of War, do you really know the timeless stories imparted by the Greeks? If you think so, then prepare to have your hubris tested – just don’t fly too close to the Sun.
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How do Odysseus and his men escape from the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus?
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Who is the most legendary poet/musician within Greek myth?
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Who is the goddess of harvest and agriculture?
4
Which hero is most known for slaying a Gorgon?
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Which diet of the gods ensures their immortality?
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What did the Romans call the Greek god Eros?
7
In Greek mythology, Gaia is the personification of what?
8
Who is tasked with retrieving the Golden Fleece?
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Which goddesses does Paris judge in the beauty contest that led to the Trojan War?
10
What form does Zeus appear in when seducing Leda?
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Which god did Aphrodite have an affair with?
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Which talented weaver challenges Athena to a weaving competition?
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Which type of myth explains the origins or causes of things?
14
Which is NOT one of the 12 Labors of Hercules?
15
Who designed the labyrinth on Crete in which the Minotaur is held?
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Who is the Titan god of light?
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Which daughter of Demeter is queen of the Underworld?
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Which mythological figure is punished to eternally roll a boulder up a mountain?
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Who is the god amongst this list of heroes?
20
Which Titan stole fire from the gods and bestowed it upon mortals?
21
Which best describes the depiction of satyrs in Greek myth?
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Who is the wife of Orpheus which he attempts to save from the Underworld?
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Which mythological figure falls in love with his own reflection?
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Which “swollen foot” hero unknowingly slayed his father?
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Which Titan defeated their father Uranus?
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