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Cruelest Greek Myths

Created by Beatka

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Greek Myth
Cruelest Greek Myths game quiz
"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."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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


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?
    Prometheus
    Iapetus
    Epimetheus
    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
    Minyas
    Tiresias
    Marsyas

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