The Greek Gods Study Guide
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Who is Aphrodite?
Goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus.
What is Artemis the goddess of?
Virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon.
What does Athena represent?
Goddess of wisdom, useful arts, and prudent warfare.
Who is Cronus?
The supreme titan until Zeus dethroned him.
What is Demeter known for?
Goddess of fertility and the harvest.
What is Apollo the god of?
Greek god of light and the sun.
What role does Ares hold?
Greek god of war.
Who is Atlas?
A Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders.
What is Cerebus?
The three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the underworld.
Who is Dionysus?
God of wine and fertility and drama.
What does Hades represent?
The god of the underworld.
What is Hephaestus known for?
The lame god of fire and metalworking.
What is Poseidon the god of?
The god of the sea and earthquakes.
Who is Zeus?
King of the gods, God of lightning and the heavens.
What role does Hera fulfill?
Queen of the Olympian gods, goddess of marriage.
What does Hermes represent?
The god of travel and speed.
What is Hydra?
A many-headed snake that regenerates.
Who was Homer?
Blind Poet from Asia Minor, little is known about him.
What is 'The Odyssey'?
Epic poem probably written around 700 B.C. chronicling the deeds of a hero.
What event led to the start of the Trojan War?
Eris threw a golden apple, leading Paris to choose Aphrodite.
What did Hera promise Paris?
Wealth and power, ruling over the greatest kingdom.
What did Athena offer to Paris?
Glory, wisdom, and victory in all battles.
What was Aphrodite's offer to Paris?
The most perfect woman on Earth as his wife.
What was the consequence of Paris choosing Aphrodite?
Hera and Athena became his life-long enemies.
What happened after Paris stole Helen?
Melenaus came after her with Greek troops, leading to the Trojan War.
What is an epic poem?
Long narrative poem chronicling the deeds of a larger-than-life hero.
What are characteristics of an epic poem?
Hero of larger-than-life status, a lengthy journey, fateful actions, divine intervention, mixed historical events and characters.