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According to Greek mythology, Greek gods had a lot more direct physical interaction with humans than is commonly experienced in the modern world. These quizzs look at some of them.
52 quizzes and 505 trivia questions.
1.
  Greek Mythology Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tough quiz covering some of the aspects of Greek Mythology - gods, heroes, monsters, and the stories that include them. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, DiomedesII, Oct 25 11
Difficult
DiomedesII
948 plays
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  Bellerophon the Greek Hero    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When you think of mythical Greek heroes you probably think of Heracles and Theseus first. But have you ever heard of Bellerophon and his heroic deeds? Test your knowledge!
Average, 10 Qns, MuerteVillafuerte, Sep 30 21
Average
MuerteVillafuerte
Sep 30 21
1939 plays
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  Greek Gods   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give a description of the god, you pick the match. Make sure you know your Greek gods from your Roman!
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy, Mar 30 23
Easier
reedy gold member
Mar 30 23
19249 plays
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  Achilles, Mighty Greek Warrior   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The greatest and most tragic of the Greek heroes, he starred in his own Homeric epic (Iliad). Let's take a look at the life of Achilles here with ten brief questions...good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 01 04
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
10643 plays
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  It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Greek myths are often filled with death and tragedy, but there are some more positive stories too, be they about heroes or gifts from gods. This quiz, written for the 2021 Heal the World badgelet, is about ten of them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Feb 23 21
Easier
Kankurette gold member
Feb 23 21
770 plays
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A Father Feasted
  A Father Feasted. . .   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
...with the gods, and brought terrible misfortune upon his family. What do you known about the House of Atreus?
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, May 18 14
Average
ponycargirl editor
502 plays
7.
  Exciting Greek Myths, Gods, and Heroes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Remember the Titans? No...not the football players. This quiz is for Greek mythological characters, gods, and heroes. Are you up for an adventure of strange and exciting tales? (Main source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities by William Smith)
Easier, 10 Qns, exceller, Mar 22 22
Easier
exceller gold member
Mar 22 22
480 plays
8.
  Heroes in Greek Mythology: Jason   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about Jason and his adventures. We've all heard of the search for the Golden Fleece, but do we know the background that led to the quest and what happened during it and after? Here's where we can find out.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 13 22
Average
rossian editor
Mar 13 22
396 plays
9.
  Greek Heroes and Their Great Deeds    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Greek mythology is full of deities, heroes and creatures that capture our imagination, and that's what makes it so interesting. The quiz you are about to take will carry you on the trails of ten great heroes. Have fun slaying the horrible monsters.
Average, 10 Qns, Mr5, Jun 30 20
Average
Mr5
Jun 30 20
5244 plays
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  Gods of Greek Myths   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quick quiz on the nature of the Greek gods. If you think you know your Greek myths, test your knowledge here!
Easier, 10 Qns, BobaFett44, Jun 18 10
Easier
BobaFett44
3252 plays
trivia question Quick Question
God and ruler of the Greek underworld.

From Quiz "Greek Gods"




11.
  Important Heroes in Greek Mythology #1: Perseus   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the first of my series of Important Heroes in Greek Mythology quizzes, where I will be asking some of the less known details about heroes from Greek mythology. See how much you know about Perseus!
Average, 10 Qns, athena6557, Mar 23 24
Average
athena6557
Mar 23 24
3653 plays
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  10 Question Greek Mythology Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on one of my favourite subjects, classical mythology. In particular I enjoy reading about the short-tempered Greek Gods and the things that annoy them most...mortals!
Tough, 10 Qns, mikew41, Jun 07 08
Tough
mikew41
4361 plays
13.
  It's Greek To Me   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Listed in this quiz are ten first person descriptions of a god, goddess or warrior.
Easier, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Oct 12 16
Easier
pennie1478 gold member
2630 plays
14.
  A Prayer to the Gods   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hermes, the messenger of the gods, has chosen you, a mere mortal, to sort through the prayer mail and forward the unaddressed prayers to the gods they were intended for. What an honor!
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Dec 11 21
Average
reedy gold member
Dec 11 21
1201 plays
15.
  The Greek Mythology Name Finder   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the names of Greek gods and goddesses. Try to see how well you can find them hidden in these words. The capitalized letters, when arranged in the right order, will read the name of a god or goddess. See how good you are!
Average, 10 Qns, NessieR, Feb 02 11
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NessieR
1670 plays
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  Greek Gods and Their Shameful Deeds    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Greek gods turn out to be a bunch of revengeful characters who never miss an opportunity to torment the puny humans.
Average, 10 Qns, Mr5, Dec 01 19
Average
Mr5
Dec 01 19
4973 plays
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  Can You Be a Hero of Greek Mythology?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever wanted to be a hero? Enter the world of Greek mythology and behold and battle the wonderous creatures that made men in skirts famous! In this quiz, you will journey through life as if you are a Greek hero.
Average, 10 Qns, renhud, Feb 21 15
Average
renhud
3750 plays
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  Tales of the Touch of Gold   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although modern historians believe that King Midas was a real person, there is no doubt that there are many legends and myths regarding his life and actions. There's a lot we can learn from him! Let's see what you known about King Midas!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Feb 01 19
Average
ponycargirl editor
Feb 01 19
377 plays
19.
  Greek Mythology: Eos and Her Lovers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The goddess of dawn, Eos is a fascinating character. How much do you know about her?
Average, 15 Qns, LuH77, Dec 14 21
Average
LuH77
Dec 14 21
142 plays
20.
  Greek Gods and Goddesses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some simple questions relating to Greek Gods and Goddesses. This is my first quiz, hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, tweedle2, Aug 20 19
Average
tweedle2
Aug 20 19
1703 plays
21.
  Greek Gods- Who Is He?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you have taken my Greek Goddesses quiz, this is the flipped around version, of the Greek Gods. I hope it will be more challenging.
Average, 10 Qns, sweet_cake, Oct 01 23
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sweet_cake
Oct 01 23
4882 plays
22.
  The Dilettante's Guide to Jason   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The story of Jason and his quest is a Greek myth or folktale handed down through time. Much of it is familiar from films, but this quiz is based on the original legend.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Jul 13 12
Average
Christinap
458 plays
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  Heroes and Amazons   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals mostly with the interaction between a number of the Greek Heroes and strong women, including those elusive female warriors, the Amazons.
Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Nov 19 15
Average
windrush gold member
422 plays
24.
  Gods and Monsters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about some of the many fascinating creatures of Greek mythology, and their connections with the Olympian gods and goddesses.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Mar 13 16
Average
LadyNym gold member
669 plays
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  Old School Greek Gods and Goddesses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short quiz dealing with the original Greek Gods and Goddesses and their world around them.
Average, 10 Qns, scroob13, Jul 13 17
Average
scroob13
Jul 13 17
4449 plays
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  The Story of Perseus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know some of the minor details surrounding the Perseus story? Take this quiz to see how much you know about Perseus.
Average, 10 Qns, hgrant01, Jun 24 17
Average
hgrant01
Jun 24 17
321 plays
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  The Greek Hero Theseus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Theseus was one of the best-known heroes of Greek myth, famous for his exploits in a number of areas. This is a quiz on some of the aspects of his life and career.
Tough, 10 Qns, Ampelos, Aug 17 13
Tough
Ampelos gold member
323 plays
28.
  Cruelest Greek Myths   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
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.
Average, 5 Qns, Beatka, Nov 10 19
Average
Beatka gold member
Nov 10 19
5000 plays
29.
  The Life and Times of Perseus   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about one of my favorite characters in Greek mythology.
Easier, 10 Qns, Bubnel, May 10 18
Easier
Bubnel
May 10 18
730 plays
30.
  Nyx - Goddess of the Night    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nyx is quite an obscure Greek mythological figure. How much do you know about her?
Average, 10 Qns, AdamM7, Sep 16 13
Average
AdamM7 gold member
294 plays
31.
  The Times and Tales of Orpheus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Orpheus is one of the greatest musicians in Greek Mythology. He's a timeless Greek hero with a very interesting life. You can learn all about him by taking this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, pjbeliever13, Feb 29 08
Average
pjbeliever13
1319 plays
32.
  Pan: The Lustful Greek God of Nature    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz for those with an interest in Greek mythology. It may be difficult for those not familiar with Pan.
Average, 10 Qns, john62450, Jul 04 18
Average
john62450 gold member
Jul 04 18
271 plays
33.
  The Cruel Fate of King Oedipus   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Oedipus is a classic Greek hero with a classically awful fate - see what you know about the doomed leader.
Average, 10 Qns, merylfederman, Aug 28 14
Average
merylfederman gold member
378 plays
34.
  Of Gods and Mortals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The beings in Greek Myths, whether they were Gods or Mortals, all lived very interesting lives. How much do you really know about these myths? Take this quiz to find out!
Tough, 10 Qns, Never-more, Feb 07 14
Tough
Never-more
1943 plays
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  Does the Sun Have a Son?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Helios the Greek god of the sun had several sons. This quiz looks at facts concerning some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, clevercatz, May 07 21
Average
clevercatz gold member
May 07 21
314 plays
36.
  Epithets: Who's That God?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge about epithets in Homeric literature. Can you guess the immortal I'm referring to?
Average, 10 Qns, greggy09, Sep 20 13
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greggy09
645 plays
37.
  Heroes in Greek Mythology: Theseus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the ancient Greek hero Theseus.
Average, 10 Qns, charlemagne, Jan 23 17
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charlemagne
4556 plays
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  Theseus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is about Theseus' life, including the minotaur's labyrinth and more.
Average, 10 Qns, Darth_Poggle, Feb 08 24
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Darth_Poggle
Feb 08 24
1986 plays
39.
  Minor Villains from Greek Mythology    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ascending difficulty. Subjects obscure but perfect score should be possible for people with (i) thorough basic-level knowledge (familiarity with most myths but without encyclopedic knowledge of names) and (ii) their wits about them. Tough regardless.
Difficult, 10 Qns, xaosdog, Jul 14 10
Difficult
xaosdog
3119 plays
40.
  Important Heroes in Greek Mythology #3: Jason   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the third installment of my "Important Heroes in Greek Mythology" saga, focused on Jason. Note: All references can be found in Grimal's "Dictionary of Classical Mythology." Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, athena6557, May 24 17
Difficult
athena6557
1238 plays
41.
  Hermione and the House of Atreides   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz concentrates on the character of Hermione, one of the lesser known heroines of Greek mythology.
Average, 10 Qns, ninedin, Feb 29 08
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ninedin
481 plays
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  Glaucus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Glaucus, a small child with a great adventure. See how much you know about him. Good luck and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Tulkas_Astaldo, Mar 03 08
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Tulkas_Astaldo
368 plays
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  The Greek Heroes and Their Gods    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know your stuff about the gods? Take this quiz to find out!
Average, 10 Qns, griffinjones2, Nov 08 10
Average
griffinjones2
907 plays
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  Heroes in Greek Mythology: Perseus    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
A short quiz on this rather neglected mythological figure. Have fun and enjoy.
Average, 5 Qns, charlemagne, Jul 31 15
Average
charlemagne
5389 plays
45.
  Achilles on Scyros    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The tale of the Iliadic Achilles is common knowledge but the events on Scyros told in Statius' "Achilleid" are less well-known.
Tough, 10 Qns, genovia12, Jun 21 08
Tough
genovia12
818 plays
46.
  Curse of the House of Pelops    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
The blood-dripping story of the family of Pelops, son of Tantalus, is one of the most well-known Greek myths; it was also a favourite topic of Greek tragedies.
Average, 5 Qns, Beatka, Feb 29 08
Average
Beatka gold member
841 plays
47.
  The Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A tough quiz on the lesser known gods and goddesses of the ancient Greeks.
Average, 10 Qns, esw6, Sep 21 07
Average
esw6
3891 plays
48.
  The Cursed House of Pelops    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the cursed House of Pelops and everybody in it.
Average, 10 Qns, envioushera, Feb 29 08
Average
envioushera
570 plays
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  Greek Mythology    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on some famous characters in Greek mythology.
Average, 10 Qns, Athul2, Apr 15 16
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Athul2
414 plays
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  Children of the Gods    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a very difficult quiz over the children and parents of the gods. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Kool-K234, Dec 11 14
Average
Kool-K234
2005 plays
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  The Labours of Theseus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a short quiz about the labours of Theseus on his way to meet his father (Aegeus).
Tough, 10 Qns, minerva, Jul 13 03
Tough
minerva
1368 plays
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  Oedipus the King    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Good Luck!
Average, 5 Qns, wanda6585, Jan 17 06
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Men and Gods Trivia Questions

1. Hyperion is Eos' father. Who is her mother?

From Quiz
Greek Mythology: Eos and Her Lovers

Answer: Theia

Theia (sometimes called Euryphaessa) is one of the daughters of Uranus, god of the Sky and Gaia, goddess of the Earth. Hyperion is her brother and husband. Theia is the Greek goddess of sight, said to have given all jewels and precious gems their sparkle. The son of Uranus and Gaia, Hyperion was the god of light, watchfulness and intelligence. Eos was born into the second generations of Titans, the gods that the Ancient Greeks worshiped as the gods of nature.

2. Who was the mother of Phaethon?

From Quiz Does the Sun Have a Son?

Answer: Clymene

Clymene was one of three thousand Oceanids who were the nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. She was loved by the sun god Helios and bore him his son Phaethon although she was married to Merops, the king of Aethiopia.

3. The titan Prometheus risked the anger of the gods to bring humans a very special gift. What did he steal from the gods?

From Quiz It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn

Answer: Fire

Prometheus was tasked by Zeus with creating a race of humans, after the Golden Race - the original humans - died out and their successors, the Silver Race, were imprisoned in Tartarus. He created the Bronze Race, humans who resembled the gods. Prometheus was fond of his creations and helped settle a dispute over which parts of a sacrificed bull to give to Zeus by putting its bones in a bag, with a few nice bits of meat on top. Zeus retaliated for the trick by refusing to give humans fire, but Prometheus stole it from the gods and hid it in a fennel stalk, and taught humans how to use it. The gods were not too happy about this and punished Prometheus by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle eat his liver, which would regrow so he would have to suffer all over again. The hero Heracles rescued Prometheus many years later and killed the eagle. Meanwhile, humans used their new gift to cook food, keep warm and forge tools.

4. Pan, the Greek god of nature, has the legs and horns of what animal?

From Quiz Pan: The Lustful Greek God of Nature

Answer: goat

Pan has been typically depicted as having the horns, hindquarters and legs of a goat with the upper body of a human male. His appearance is similar to a satyr. Pan was also the god of hunters, shepherds, forests and mountain wilds. He spent much time and effort chasing nymphs with mixed results. The word "pan" can likely be traced to an old Arcadian word for rustic. Some sources, including the website "mythagora", suggest the gods gave Pan his name, because it means "All".

5. According to legend, which kingdom was ruled by King Midas?

From Quiz Tales of the Touch of Gold

Answer: Phrygia

Although the legendary kings of Phrygia are a topic of stories in Greek mythology, there was an ancient kingdom of Phrygia that was located in Anatolia. Historians also believe there was at least one historic King Midas, who ruled Phrygia in the 8th century BC when the kingdom was at the peak of its power. He is believed, however, to have committed suicide when his capital city was pillaged by the Cimmerians. Over time the area of Phrygia became part of a succession of ancient empires, including Lydia, Persia, Macedonia, and Rome.

6. According to the Greek historians, what ritual were teenaged Amazons subjected to, presumably to make it easier to fight?

From Quiz Heroes and Amazons

Answer: Burning or cutting off their right breast

It was reported that the right breast was removed (seared or cut off) to make it easier to throw a spear or wield a bow without hindrance(!) Clearly the ancient artists and sculptors didn't agree, as they portrayed the women as beautiful and intact (apart from the odd war wound). According to some reports, some women sported decorative tattoos, but there was no mention of the other two options in the versions I have read. I know a couple of very good women archers, and they appear to have retained both boobs without loss of aim.

7. Who is the Greek goddess of the rainbow?

From Quiz Greek Mythology

Answer: Iris

The Greek goddess Iris governed the rainbow. Her name is now bestowed upon a brightly and variously colored flower.

8. Oedipus was raised in Corinth by which king and queen?

From Quiz The Cruel Fate of King Oedipus

Answer: Polybus and Merope

Oedipus' more famous parents weren't the Corinthian ones who raised him, as they proved far less relevant to his fate. However, his relationship with his adoptive parents was very important and led to his return and re-introduction to the land of his birth.

9. According to Greek mythology, Nyx has only one parent - and not a normal one. She came from Chaos - what (or who) is "Chaos"?

From Quiz Nyx - Goddess of the Night

Answer: An empty state that existed before the universe's creation

Chaos features in many Greek creation myths - it is quite hard to classify it as anything but was supposedly a state of nothingness preceding the cosmos. It had two children: Erebus and Nyx, although how it could have children (especially without a second being involved is a mystery.

10. Theseus is associated with what ancient Greek city-state?

From Quiz The Greek Hero Theseus

Answer: Athens

Although born and raised in the city of Troizen, across the Saronic Gulf from Athens, Theseus was regarded as the great hero of Athens. His human father was Aigeus, king of Athens, and Theseus is said to have freed Athens from the tribute to Minos king of Crete and to have organised all of Attica into one state with Athens at the centre.

11. Jason was on a quest to find a fleece. What colour was it?

From Quiz The Dilettante's Guide to Jason

Answer: Gold

Jason's father, Aeson, was the rightful King of Iolcus. He was overthrown and imprisoned by his brother, Pelias. Jason was smuggled out of the palace and brought up in safety. When he came of age he, set out to reclaim the throne. His Uncle agreed to give up the throne in his favour if he brought him the legendary golden fleece.

12. Which god/goddess is often referred to by the epithet Pallas? Homer describes her as glaucopis, meaning grey-eyed.

From Quiz Epithets: Who's That God?

Answer: Athena

Pallas Athena, or grey-eyed Athena, is the goddess of war, wisdom and military strategy. She is called "thea glaukopis Athene" meaning "goddess grey-eyed Athena". She is the daughter of Zeus alone. She sprang from his head after Zeus suffered a terrible headache and ordered Hephaestus to crack his head. The patron goddess of Athens, she is one of the virgin goddesses and had a rivalry with Poseidon.

13. What did the betrayed and spurned Medea do after Jason (of Argonauts fame) left her and their kids, after ten years of marriage, for Glauke, daughter of King Kreon of Korinth?

From Quiz Greek Mythology

Answer: Gets angry and takes revenge by killing their children and Glauke.

Kreon also dies alongside his daughter, though not intended by Medea. Some accounts say Jason killed himself following these events, but the common idea is that a rotten piece of wood from the Argo ship fell on him and ended his miserable days.

14. Who was the goddess of the sea?

From Quiz Greek Gods and Goddesses

Answer: Amphitrite

Amphitrite was the goddess of the sea. Her name means "the third one who encircles (everything)". The Greeks believed that the whole world was encircled by the river god Oceanus.

15. Ares and I are HOT PAIRED and were meant to be together but my father married me off to the ugly blacksmith. Who am I?

From Quiz The Greek Mythology Name Finder

Answer: Aphrodite

Aphrodite is the goddess of love. The Romans called her Venus. There are many versions of how she was born. The most famous being that she arose from the sea. Thinking that many men would fight over her beauty, Zeus decided to marry her off to his son, Hephaestus. She was very unhappy with him, though, and had many affairs with other gods and mortals. Her most famous affair is with Ares, the god of war. Aphrodite's symbols are the dove, the scallop shell, and roses.

16. Charon is the ferryman that carries the dead across the river styx. But who is his father?

From Quiz The Greek Heroes and Their Gods

Answer: Erebus

Erebus is Charon's father. All the other choices were his sons, Charon's siblings. Hypnos is the god of sleep. Thanatos is the god of death. Geras is the god of old age.

17. Which Greek god overthrew his father Cronus and freed his siblings?

From Quiz Gods of Greek Myths

Answer: Zeus

After Zeus overthrew his father Cronus and freed his siblings, he split up the powers with his two brothers Hades and Poseidon. Hades took the Underworld, Poseidon the sea, and Zeus the sky. Zeus then became the ruler of the gods.

18. Which mortal annoyed Aphrodite after marrying her son?

From Quiz Greek Mythology

Answer: Psyche

Cupid took Psyche as his wife with the condition that she could never know his name or see him. Her sisters persuaded her to look at him when he was asleep, but she dropped hot wax from a candle on his shoulder and he discovered her treachery. He moved back home with his mother who was infuriated and set Psyche many impossible tasks. Cupid eventually found out what his mother was doing and asked Zeus himself for help. Zeus elevated Psyche to the rank of immortal for her trouble and everyone lived happily ever after.

19. The plan of concealing Achilles on the island of Scyros is fomented by whom?

From Quiz Achilles on Scyros

Answer: Thetis

Thetis the sea-nymph was Achilles' divine mother. Peleus was his mortal father. Chiron tutored Achilles in Thessaly and in Statius' "Achilleid", Patroclus accompanies the boy.

20. Who were Glaucus' parents?

From Quiz Glaucus

Answer: Minos and Pasiphae

Glaucus was a prince of Crete. He was the son of the great king Minos and Pasiphae. Minos was Zeus and Europa's son and his brothers were Sarpedon and Rhadamanthus. After his death he became one of the three judges of the dead in Hades.

21. Aeson, Jason's father, was deposed from his throne by his half-brother Pelias. Which parent did they share?

From Quiz Important Heroes in Greek Mythology #3: Jason

Answer: Their mother, Tyro

Tyro and Cretheus were the king and queen of Iolchos, and had three sons, Aeson, Pheres, and Amythaon. Cretheus also adopted Tyro's two sons by Poseidon, Neleus and Pelias, from before their marriage. When Cretheus died, he left the kingdom to Aeson, but Pelias seized it and forced him out.

22. Athena and *this god* both wanted to be the patron of Athens. *This god* offered a spring and Athena offered an olive tree to the city. The Athenians chose to take the olive tree and accept Athena as their patron. Who is *this god*?

From Quiz Greek Gods- Who Is He?

Answer: Poseidon

Poseidon- God of the Sea gave saltwater to the Athenians! I would have chosen Athena too! An olive tree can provide olives for food, wood for fire, and tree for shade. By the way, welcome to the quiz.

23. Who was the maternal grandfather of Perseus?

From Quiz Important Heroes in Greek Mythology #1: Perseus

Answer: Acrisius

Acrisius was the king of Argos and the maternal grandfather of Perseus. Adrastus was the leader of the Seven Against Thebes. Aeacus was the king of Aegina for whom Zeus created the Myrmidons. Aegisthus was the lover of Clytemnestra and slayer of Agamemnon.

24. When I was taken by Hades, my mother became so angry that I was spending time with him that I had to live six months out of the year with him and the other sixth months with my mother. Who am I?

From Quiz It's Greek To Me

Answer: Persephone

Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. When Persephone was taken to be with Hades, Demeter became upset and killed the land. After seeing her mother's destruction, Persephone developed a deal between her parents and Hades. For six months out of the year, Persephone would live with her parents and the land would flourish because of Demeter's happiness. For the other six months, Persephone would live with Hades and Demeter's sadness would cause the land to die. Once Persephone became Hades' bride, no one ever said her name for fear that they would be killed.

25. Depending on the legend, it is said that Orpheus's father could either be the Thracian King, Oeagrus, or the God Apollo himself. In either case, who was Orpheus's birth mother?

From Quiz The Times and Tales of Orpheus

Answer: Calliope

Calliope is the muse of epic poetry and the eldest of her sisters. In addition to her son Orpheus, Calliope bore another son with Apollo, Linus. With parents such as Calliope and Apollo, it is no wonder that Orpheus was such a talented musician. It was Calliope who gave Orpheus his gift of music. With this gift, Orpheus grew up in the city of Thrace among the most skillful musicians in all of Greece. Of these Thracian musicians, not one was good enough to challenge Orpheus.

26. Who was the father of Pelops that once cut him up to serve him to the gods?

From Quiz The Cursed House of Pelops

Answer: Tantalus

As punishment for serving the gods a mortal, Tantalus was condemned in the Underworld by being denied food and drink.

27. At his birth, the ancient Greek warrior Achilles was dipped into a river in Hades by his mother Thetis in order to make him invulnerable. In which hellish stream did Achilles receive this somewhat incomplete baptism?

From Quiz Achilles, Mighty Greek Warrior

Answer: Styx

Thetis made the unfortunate error, as I'm sure you're all aware, of not dipping Achilles entirely into the infernal waters of the Styx. His heel, where Thetis grasped her son, was left vulnerable...apparently mom did not want to get her fingers wet!

28. Who was the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of Hera?

From Quiz The Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses.

Answer: Iris

Iris sent messages between the heavens and earth. (Just like Hermes!). She is usually seen with a Kerykeion, and winged boots.

29. Where did Theseus grow up?

From Quiz Theseus

Answer: Troezen

Theseus lived in Troezen with his mother and grandfather until he was sixteen, when he set out on his journey to Athens.

30. Greek Goddess of agriculture and fertility.

From Quiz Greek Gods

Answer: Demeter

The myth of Persephone (Demeter's daughter) and the Pomegranate Seeds explains why we have winter. Persephone was kidnapped by Hades (who was in love with her) and taken to the underworld. Demeter went mad with grief and refused to let anything grow. Zeus interceded, and now Demeter's grief is only felt for 3 months of the year.

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