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Quiz about Aphrodite
Quiz about Aphrodite

Aphrodite Trivia Quiz


This quiz tests your knowledge about the Goddess of love, Aphrodite.

A multiple-choice quiz by JohnFalst. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
JohnFalst
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
105,742
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
6684
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Question 1 of 10
1. Aphrodite has a double tradition concerning her birth. When she is called Aphrodite Urania, who is/are her parents? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When Aphrodite has the epithet Pandemos, who is/are her parents? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following deities, does Aphrodite have the power to control? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Aphrodite is married to which deity? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following objects is especially associated with Aphrodite? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following are known for attending to Aphrodite's decorative needs? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following places is especially associated with Aphrodite? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following lovers of Aphrodite produced the Trojan hero Aeneas? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which play of Euridipes does Aphrodite appear in the beginning, initiating her revenge on a mortal who did not worship her? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. According to the 'Iliad', which mortal wounds Aphrodite on the battlefield? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Aphrodite has a double tradition concerning her birth. When she is called Aphrodite Urania, who is/are her parents?

Answer: Uranus alone

Aphrodite Urania is the name given to Aphrodite, referring to her emergence from the severed genitals of Uranus, which was thrown into the sea, explaining her association with sea-foam. In this guise, Aphrodite represents love in its spiritual form.
2. When Aphrodite has the epithet Pandemos, who is/are her parents?

Answer: Zeus and Dione

Aphrodite Pandemos is often separated from Aphrodite Urania by having Pandemos represent the physical, earthy aspect of the passions.
3. Which of the following deities, does Aphrodite have the power to control?

Answer: Hera

Aphrodite cannot affect the virgin goddesses Athena, Artemis and Hestia, who do not fall into her domain of the passions.
4. Aphrodite is married to which deity?

Answer: Hephaestus

Though Aphrodite has had affairs with both Ares and Hermes, it is the lame God of the Forge to whom she is married.
5. Which of the following objects is especially associated with Aphrodite?

Answer: girdle

The girdle of Aphrodite is well known for its seductive powers. Several of the other deities have used the girdle to seduce mortals and other deities.
6. Which of the following are known for attending to Aphrodite's decorative needs?

Answer: The Charites

Better known as the Graces, The Charites attend Aphrodite. The Eumenides and the Furies refer to the same group, and the Muses inspire creativity and are often associated with Apollo.
7. Which of the following places is especially associated with Aphrodite?

Answer: Cythera

One of Aphrodite's epithets is translated as "Lady of Cythera". She is also associated with Cyprus.
8. Which of the following lovers of Aphrodite produced the Trojan hero Aeneas?

Answer: Anchises

Anchises was the mortal Zeus used to trick Aphrodite into sleeping with a mortal after Aphrodite bragged about her powers over other deities. Aeneas was the offspring of that "trick".
9. In which play of Euridipes does Aphrodite appear in the beginning, initiating her revenge on a mortal who did not worship her?

Answer: Hippolytus

Hippolytus worshipped the goddess Artemis and refused to pay Aphrodite her due respect.
10. According to the 'Iliad', which mortal wounds Aphrodite on the battlefield?

Answer: Diomedes

Diomedes cut her arm. Aphrodite runs from the battlefield, complaining of Diomedes' action, and is told essentially that is what can happen if you go out onto a battlefield. She is then suggested to remain at home and tending to her own domain.
Source: Author JohnFalst

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