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Cruelest Greek Myths

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Greek Myth* : Cruelest Greek Myths

Introduction:
"Greek mythology sometimes tells the stories of people or heroes who somehow challenged the gods, betrayed their trust or dared to oppose their will. They were very cruelly punished. This short quiz is about them."


1. This fellow was condemned to suffer an everlasting hunger, in spite of having water and food close to him. Who was he?
    Thanatos
    Tartarus
    Tantalus
    Taphius


2. This guy stole fire from the gods. As a punishment, he was chained to a rock, with his liver being eaten by an eagle every day. What was his name?
    Epimetheus
    Prometheus
    Iapetus
    Melisseus


3. This man is condemned for eternity to roll a block of stone up a steep hill in the underworld. However, when it is about to reach the top, it tumbles back down. What is the name of this poor chap?
    Answer: (One word)


4. She was a mortal and had fourteen lovely children. She claimed her superiority over Leto, a goddess, who had only two children: Apollo and Artemis. Leto in vengeance told Apollo and Artemis to kill all of her children. Do you know who this unhappy woman is?
    Neaera
    Nemesis
    Nike
    Niobe


5. He dared to challenge the god Apollo to a music contest. Apollo won the contest and punished him for his boldness by skinning him alive. Do you know whom I am talking about?
    Adonis
    Marsyas
    Tiresias
    Minyas


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