Cruelest Greek Myths

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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