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Greek Mythology, Part 3 Trivia Quiz

Here is the third in a series of several Greek myth quizzes for you to enjoy. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,614

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4577

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Thetis, the mother of Achilles, was a member of what group of goddesses? Hint

Hesperides

Nereids

Erinnyes

Maenads

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Question 2 of 10

2. Of the Harpies, which was the 'Dark-one'? Hint

Ocypete

Geryon

Aello

Celaeno

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the Nereids became the wife of Poseidon, the god of the sea? Hint

Tethys

Amphitrite

Cythera

Eumonia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following was not a characteristic of the Graeae? Hint

They had golden wings

Shared one eye and one tooth

Sisters of the gorgons

Called the 'Old Women of the Sea'

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Question 5 of 10

5. All of the Gorgons were mortal. True or False?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Aside from Pegasus, who was the other son produced by the union of Medusa and Poseidon? Hint

Orthrus

Chrysaor

Chimaera

Geryon

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Question 7 of 10

7. What creature was the mother of Orthrus, Hydra and Chimaera? Hint

Echidna

Gryphon

Basilisk

Nemean Lion

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Rhea hide baby Zeus, to save him from the fate of his siblings, being swallowed by Cronus? Hint

Lesbos

Cyprus

Samos

Crete

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Question 9 of 10

9. What nymph raised Zeus? Hint

Aegina

Metis

Amalthea

Libye

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Question 10 of 10

10. How did Zeus release his siblings from his father Cronus? Hint

Sliced open his stomach

Induced vomiting

Thunderbolt

Conjuring

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Thetis, the mother of Achilles, was a member of what group of goddesses?

Answer: Nereids

2. Of the Harpies, which was the 'Dark-one'?

Answer: Celaeno

3. Which of the Nereids became the wife of Poseidon, the god of the sea?

Answer: Amphitrite

4. Which of the following was not a characteristic of the Graeae?

Answer: They had golden wings

5. All of the Gorgons were mortal. True or False?

Answer: False

Only Medusa was mortal, her two sisters Sthenno and Euryale were immortal.

6. Aside from Pegasus, who was the other son produced by the union of Medusa and Poseidon?

Answer: Chrysaor

Chrysaor was a hero who had a golden sword.

7. What creature was the mother of Orthrus, Hydra and Chimaera?

Answer: Echidna

The father was Typhon.

8. Where did Rhea hide baby Zeus, to save him from the fate of his siblings, being swallowed by Cronus?

Answer: Crete

She hid baby Zeus in a cave on Crete where he was raised.

9. What nymph raised Zeus?

Answer: Amalthea

Amalthea either tended goats or was a goat -- there are legends arguing both ways!

10. How did Zeus release his siblings from his father Cronus?

Answer: Induced vomiting

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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