Classical Mythology Exam

What was Heracles’ 7th labor?

Capturing the Cretan Bull and bringing it to Eurystheus.

❓ How did Heracles complete the 8th labor (Mares of Diomedes)?

✔ He tamed the man-eating horses by feeding them their master, Diomedes.

❓ What happened during Heracles’ 9th labor (Belt of Hippolyta)?

✔ He was initially given the belt peacefully, but a misunderstanding led to conflict, and he killed Hippolyta.

❓ Where did Heracles go for his 10th labor (Cattle of Geryon)?

✔ He traveled to the far west, killed Geryon, and returned with the cattle.

❓ Who helped Heracles retrieve the Apples of the Hesperides (11th labor)?

✔ Atlas helped him, and Heracles tricked him into taking back the sky.

❓ What was Heracles’ final labor?

✔ He went to the Underworld and brought back Cerberus, the three-headed dog.

❓ Who raised Jason as a child?

✔ Chiron, the centaur.

❓ Why did Pelias fear Jason?

✔ A prophecy warned him about a man wearing one sandal.

❓ Who were the Argonauts?

✔ A group of heroes including Heracles, Castor & Polydeuces, and Orpheus.

❓ What magical princess helped Jason complete the tasks in Colchis?

✔ Medea, who used her magic to aid him.

❓ How did Jason escape with the Golden Fleece?

✔ Medea killed her brother, Apsyrtus, to delay pursuit.

❓ How did Medea take revenge on Jason?

✔ She killed Glauce, Creon, and her own children before fleeing.

❓ What did Theseus retrieve to prove his heritage?

✔ His father’s sword and sandals.

❓ Who were some of the bandits Theseus defeated on his way to Athens?

✔ Periphetes (Club-bearer), Sinis (Pine-bender), Sciron (Kicker), and Procrustes (Bed-stretcher).

❓ Who tried to poison Theseus in Athens?

✔ Medea, but his father Aegeus stopped her in time.