Greek & Roman Myth Jukebox Jumble Quiz

Answer: Tommy Janus and the Shondelphis

"Mony Mony" by American pop rock band Tommy James and the Shondells was released in 1968 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Billy Idol covered the song in 1985 and reached number one on the Hot 100 chart.

In Roman mythology, Pomona was a wood nymph and goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. Janus is a Roman god associated with beginnings, transitions, and endings. He is usually depicted as having two faces, one looking to the past and the other looking to the future.

Answer: Frank and Nancy Sirenatra

"Something Stupid", by Frank Sinatra and his daughter Nancy was released in 1967 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love and desire, usually depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrows. He is the son of Venus and Mars. The Sirens, in Greek mythology, were female creatures, typically depicted as women with bird bodies, whose songs lured sailors to their deaths by causing them to crash their ships onto rocks.

Answer: Menelaus at Work

"Who Can It Be Now?" by Australian band Men at Work was released in 1982 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In Greek mythology, Zeus was the King of the Gods and ruled from Mount Olympus. His chief weapon was the lightning bolt. Menelaus was the king of Sparta and husband of Helen who was considered the most beautiful woman in the world.

Answer: Lesley Gorgon

"It's My Party" by American singer Lesley Gore was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, US R&B (Billboard), and US Cash Box Top 100 charts.

In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial personification of the Night. She is the mother of Hypnos (Sleep), Thanatos (Death), and the Fates. Gorgons are monstrous females with snakes for hair. If one looked into the eyes of a Gorgon, her stare could turn the person into stone.

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Rheavival

"Fortunate Son" by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival was released in 1969 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In Roman mythology, Portunus was the god of ports, harbors, keys, and doors. In Greek mythology, Rhea was the mother of the six Olympian gods: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. She was the daughter of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky).

Answer: Athena Franklin

"Chain of Fools" by Aretha Franklin was released in 1967 and reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In Greek mythology, Charon is the boatman who ferries souls across the rivers of the Underworld to the land of the dead. In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, handicrafts, and reason. She is also the patron goddess of the city of Athens.

Answer: Hermes Hermits

"I'm into Something Good" by Herman's Hermits was released in 1964 and reached number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Hymen is the Greek god of marriage ceremonies. In Greek mythology, Hermes is known as 'The messenger of the gods' and is the son of Zeus and the nymph Maia. He is also the god of thieves, merchants, and travelers.

Answer: Pan Fogelberg

"Leader of the Band" by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg was released in 1981 and reached number one US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart and number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In Greek mythology, Leto is the goddess of motherhood and modesty. She is also the mother of Apollo and Artemis. In Greek mythology, Pan is god of shepherds, flocks, forests, and rustic music. He is half-man and half-goat and is the son of Hermes.

Answer: Little Pegasus March

"I Will Follow Him" by American singer Little Peggy March was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In Greek mythology, Apollo is the god of the Sun, light, music, arts, poetry, prophecy, medicine, and archery. Pegasus is a white winged horse that was born from the blood of the head of the gorgon Medusa when she was killed by Perseus.

Answer: Patroclus Boone

"Love Letters in the Sand" by Pat Boone was released in 1957 and reached number one on the US Billboard Top 100 chart.

In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan priestess who was cursed by Apollo to speak true prophecies but never believed by anyone. She was a daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. In Greek mythology, Patroclus was the comrade and companion of the warrior Achilles. He was killed by Hector during the the Greek's siege on Troy. In revenge, a heartbroken Achilles killed Hector.