Mythology Quiz

Zues

• king of the gods/first in command on Mount Olympus

• god of the sky

• greater power than all of the god combined

• can control weather, throw lightning

  Symbols: master bolt, eagle, bull, oak tree, aegis

Athena

• clothedborn fully clothed in armor from Zues’s head

• she is a fierce warrior

• goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts

• has wisdom, skills in war, and craftsmanship

  symbols: aegis, owl, olive tree

Poseidon

• god of the sea, horses, natural disasters

• second in command to Zeus

• power of hydrokenisis, natural disasters, sea creatures, horses

  symbols: gold chariot, trident, horses, dolphins, bulls, sea creatures

Artemis

• twin to Apollo

• goddess of the moon, chastity, hunting, childbirth

• protector of woman and animals

• expert huntress

  • a virgin

    symbols: crescent moon, crown, bow

Hera

• married to Zeus

• a jealous spouse

• protector of marriage + married women

• goddess of marriage, childbirth

• queen of the gods

  • can bless or curse marriages, help with childbirth, causes rain + other storms

    symbols:crown, panthers, lotus, scepter, marriage, peacocks, lili flower, cows, cucko

Ares

• god of war,

• a fierce warrior

• expert and fighting

  • is strong, athletic, aggressive, loved chariot riding, power of odokinesis

    symbols: male gender symbol

Demeter

• goddess of health, fertility, harvest, seasons

• can change seasons, grow + harvest crops

  symbols: cornucopia, serpents, wheat

Apollo

• god of truth, light, music, prophecy, healing, and archery

• never speaks false words

  • can heal, speak prophecy, and do archery

    symbols: lyre, bow

Hephaestus

• god of fire, metalsmithing, craftsmanship

  • can make magical mechanical inventions

    symbols: hammer, donkey, anvil

Hermes

• messenger of the gods

• is graceful and swift

• conductor of dead

• god of trade, thieves, and liars

  • is intelligent, inventive, athletic

    symbols:caduceus, lyre, winged sandals

Dionysus

• god of wine and theater

  • can shape shift, control vines, induce or cure madness

    symbols: thyrsus, kantharos

Narcissus

• known for self-love, extreme vanity

  • was very handsome, everyone loved him

    symbols: narcissus flower/daffodil

Hades

• god of the dead, underworld, and precious metals

• third in command

• is immortal

• has a helm of darkness(invisibility)

symbols: cornucopia, metals, helmet, jewel

Persephone

• queen of underworld

• goddess of flowers, soil, plants, nature, springtime

• can bring spring back, control crops, takes care of dead souls

  symbols: pomegranate, torch, flowers, seeds, bat, bat wings

Hecate

• goddess of magic, witchcraft, moon, night, ghosts

  • can talk to spirits, summon ghosts, predict future, control darkness

    symbols: torch, dogs, kettle

Heracles

• is skilled in weaponry

• is a godlike warrior

• has incredible strength

  • has immortality and bravery

    symbols: club, bow

Helios

• titan god of the sun and sight

• can do heliokinesis, illusions

  • has immortality

    symbols: sun chariot aureole

Gaia

• mother earth

• giver of dreams

  • flourishes plants and children

    symbols: nature, babies, children, women

Rhea

• goddess of female fertility, motherhood, generation, comfort, and ease

• has caring and motherly love

• is a supreme goddess

  • is good at motherhood

    symbols: oak tree, lion, chariot

Pan

• god of herds, flocks, birds-men, shepherds. the wild

  • expert musician, can cause irrational fear or panic in others

    symbols: reed pipe/pan flute, shepherds crook

Eros

• can make people fall in love or hate each other

• is a matchmaker

  • causes mischeif

    symbols: arrows, hearts, bows and arrows

Aphrodite

• goddess of love, beauty, desire

symbols: dove, sparrow, swan, shell, mirror, myrtle, scallop

• can grant beauty and invincible charm to others

• can make people love one another

  • is irresistible to others

Jupiter

Zues Roman Name

Minerva

Athena Roman Name

Neptune/Neptunus

Poseidon Roman Name

Diana

Artemis Roman Name

Juno

Hera Roman Name

Mars

Ares Roman Name

Ceres

Demeter Roman Name

Apollo

Apollo Roman Name

Vulcan

Hephaestus Roman Name

Mercury

Hermes Roman Name

Bacchus

Dionysus Roman Name

Narcissus

Narcissus Roman Name

Pluto

Hades Roman Name

Prosperpina

Persephone Roman Name

Trivia

Hecate Roman Name

Hercules

Heracles Roman Name

Sol

Helios Roman Name

Tera

Gaia Roman Name

Ops

Rhea Roman Name

Faunus

Pan Roman Name

Cupid

Eros Roman Name