Greek mythology--Mythology Test

Who is the father of Zeus, Hades and Poseidon?

Cronus

What did Zeus do to save his siblings from their father?

He gave Cronus mustard, salt and nectar/wine to make him vomit them up.

What two Titans helped Zeus overthrow his father?

The Cyclopes and the Hundred-Handed One(s).

How did Zeus punish Hera?

He chained her up and hung her in the sky.

What materials did Prometheus use to create men?

Clay and the characteristics of animals.

Why were the newly created men not happy?

They were cold and got sick from eating raw food.

What did Prometheus give to men?

Fire.

How does Zeus punish Prometheus?

Chains him to a rock and sends an eagle to eat his liver daily.

Who freed Prometheus from his punishment?

Herakles (Hercules).

Who is the Greek god of the sky?

Zeus.

Who is Prometheus’ brother?

Epimetheus.

Who is the first woman in Greek mythology?

Pandora.

Why were women created?

As a punishment for Prometheus and mankind for stealing fire from Olympus.

What came out of Pandora’s jar?

All kinds of evils and diseases.

What remained in the jar?

Hope.

Why did Zeus decide to flood the world?

The world was too evil.

Who survived the flood?

Deucalion and Pyrrha.

How did the survivors repopulate the world?

By throwing rocks over their shoulders, which turned into people.

Which gods are the twin gods (Sun and Moon)?

Apollo and Artemis.

Which is the goddess of beauty?

Aphrodite.

Which god has the three-headed dog Cerberus guarding the underworld?

Hades.

Matching symbol for Hephaestus?

Hammer.

Matching symbol for Demeter?

Sheaves of wheat or barley.

Matching symbol for Hermes?

Winged sandals.

Matching symbol for Zeus?

Lightning bolt.

Matching symbol for Athena?

Spear and shield.

How did ancient people worship fertility gods like Baal?

They would often sacrifice their children.

How was Athena created?

She sprang fully grown from Zeus’s head.

What came from the ground when Poseidon struck the rock in his contest with Athena?

A fountain of sea-water.

What came from the ground when Athena struck the rock?

An olive tree.

Which city was named after Athena?

Athens.

What was Arachne’s sinful fault?

Pride.

What picture was on Athena’s cloth?

Athena defeating Poseidon.

What picture was on Arachne’s cloth?

The gods tricking humans.

How did Athena punish Arachne?

She turned her into a spider.

Who is Zeus’ father?

Cronos.

How does Zeus save his siblings?

Makes Cronos vomit them up with a mustard–salt–wine mixture.

Who helps Zeus escape Hera’s trap?

The hundred-handed giant Briareus.

What does Prometheus bring to man?

Fire.

What is Prometheus’ punishment?

Chained to a rock; an eagle eats his liver.

Who saves Prometheus?

Herakles.

What does Pandora keep in the box?

Hope.

How was Athena born?

Sprang from Zeus’ head.

What city was named after Athena?

Athens.

Which is NOT a symbol for Athena?

Geysers.

Which word best describes Arachne?

Skillful.

What did Arachne’s dad do for a living?

Dyer of wool.

What did Arachne call the old woman who warned her?

“Stupid Old Woman.”

Who helped Zeus flood the world?

Poseidon.

Who survived the flood (Echoes quiz)?

Deucalion and Pyrrha.

How did they repopulate the world (Echoes quiz)?

By throwing rocks over their shoulders.

What color are Athena’s eyes?

Gray.

What is a myth?

A story that explains a culture’s history and natural or social phenomena.

How did sin enter the world?

Pandora opened her box and released evil.

Lesson from the myth of Arachne?

Don’t be prideful; arrogance toward the gods leads to punishment.

Who is Demeter’s daughter?

Persephone.

Who kidnaps her?

Hades.

Why is she kidnapped?

For marriage.

What does she eat before reuniting with her mother?

Pomegranate seeds.

How does the story of Demeter and Persephone explain the seasons?

When Persephone is with Demeter, plants grow (spring/summer); when she is in the underworld, plants die (autumn/winter).

How does Echo distract Hera?

She talks to Hera incessantly.

What punishment does Hera give Echo?

She can only repeat what others say (cannot start a conversation).

What happens to Echo after Narcissus rejects her?

She melts into the rocks and lives in caves.

How does Narcissus die?

He wastes away staring at his own reflection.

How is Psyche described?

Beautiful and young.

Punishment Venus ordered Cupid to put on Psyche?

Shoot her with a love arrow so she falls in love with a monster.

Punishment Venus imposed after Cupid failed?

No man would want to marry Psyche.

What did the Oracle say about Psyche?

She will not marry a mortal.

Where did Zephyr take Psyche?

To a forest palace.

Why did Psyche’s husband stay invisible?

He thought Psyche would be afraid of him.

What did Psyche’s sisters convince her to do?

Shine a light on her husband at night and be ready to kill him if he is a monster.

What did Cupid do when Psyche woke him up?

He flew away.

Which was not a task Venus made Psyche do?

Cleaning up after Helios’ cattle.

What was Psyche’s final reward?

She became immortal.

Why did King Akrisios lock Danae away?

An oracle foretold that he would die at the hands of her son.

What did King Polydektes demand from Perseus?

The head of Medusa.

What did Hermes give Perseus?

A sword.

Who does Perseus marry?

Andromeda.

Who does Perseus accidentally hit with a discus?

Akrisios.

What did Perseus do to Polydektes and his men?

Turned them into stone.