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Quiz about Greek Mythology
Quiz about Greek Mythology

10 Questions about Greek Mythology | Humanities


Test your knowledge of Greek mythology!

A multiple-choice quiz by zilla. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zilla
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
29,382
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
12393
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was Death's little brother who was the father of Dreams? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was turned into a cow by Zeus and then guarded by Argus, a hundred-eyed giant so he could not get her back? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the mother of Helen of Troy? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is Poseidon's crown made of? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who founded Troy, he was the fourth king of it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who is known in Roman mythology as Minerva, and is the goddess of defensive war and wisdom, among other things?

Answer: (One Word - Capitalize)
Question 7 of 10
7. What was Heracles' half brother's name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What are dryads, naiads, and nereids? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who would change men into animals that fit their personality and kept them on her castle grounds when she was tired of them? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following is not one of the Muses? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was Death's little brother who was the father of Dreams?

Answer: Hypnos

He was also called the Lord of the Two Gates (Gates of Ivory and Gates of Horn). In Roman Mythology, Hypnos is called Somnus.
2. Who was turned into a cow by Zeus and then guarded by Argus, a hundred-eyed giant so he could not get her back?

Answer: Io

Hermes finally lulled all 100 eyes to sleep, and then cut off Argus's head. After Hera tortured her some more, Io finally got back to Zeus and had a son with him who was named Epaphus.
3. Who was the mother of Helen of Troy?

Answer: Leda

The Trojan war was fought over Helen, who was said to be the fairest woman in the world.
4. What is Poseidon's crown made of?

Answer: Pearl

Poseidon's Roman name is Neptune. He is known as the 'earth-shaker' and had a very flexible personality.
5. Who founded Troy, he was the fourth king of it?

Answer: Ilus

He followed a cow until it lay down and built his city there.
6. Who is known in Roman mythology as Minerva, and is the goddess of defensive war and wisdom, among other things?

Answer: Athena

7. What was Heracles' half brother's name?

Answer: Iphicles

Iphicles tried to help Heracles out during his adventures, but most of the time he lived a quiet life.
8. What are dryads, naiads, and nereids?

Answer: Nymphs

Dryads are wood-nymphs, naiads are river-nymphs, and nereids are sea-nymphs. Nymphs are daughters of the gods that are eternally young and beautiful.
9. Who would change men into animals that fit their personality and kept them on her castle grounds when she was tired of them?

Answer: Circe

Circe was Medea's aunt.
10. Which of the following is not one of the Muses?

Answer: Aglaia

The muses were daughters of Zeus. Aglaia is one of the Graces.
Source: Author zilla

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