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1. This immortal woman is a major player in Virgil's 'Aeneid', using her powers to hinder the progress of the Trojans at every turn. Among other things, she bribes the king of the winds, Aeolus, to create a mighty storm to blow the Trojans off their course.
2. Another character in the 'Aeneid' is a powerful mortal woman, described as the queen of the Carthaginians. Although this woman met a tragic end after being spurned by Aeneas, she gains the upper hand later on in the Underworld.
3. This Roman goddess is credited with the creation of the seasons. Her daughter, Proserpina, was kidnapped by Hades and forced to stay in the Underworld for half of every year because of her unfortunate decision to eat pomegranate seeds. Who is this mother whose yearly grief causes the harsh winter season?
4. This Roman goddess of nature and the moon was known for turning the unfortunate hunter Actaeon into a stag, who was then attacked and killed by his own dogs. Notoriously modest, this goddess was punishing Actaeon because he accidentally viewed her naked body as she was bathing in the woods.
5. The muses were a group of nine women who have been credited with inspiring poets, artists and singers long after the fall of the Roman civilization. Which of the following was NOT one of these nine muses?
6. A quiz on mythological women cannot be complete without mention of the Amazons. These fearless warrior women are mentioned in several myths, including the story of Hercules. What is the name of the queen of the Amazons whose girdle Hercules was charged with procuring?
7. Niobe was a particularly fertile mythological woman who made the mistake of mocking the mother of Apollo and Diana for having only two children. Who was this vengeful mother who changed Niobe into a weeping stone?
8. The Parcae, or Fates, were three goddesses who, though not major deities, had an important role in Roman myth. They dictated the length of every mortal's life, measured by a piece of string. Which of the following is NOT one of the Fates?
9. This Roman woman was an ancient runner who participated in the hunt for the Caledonian boar. She eschewed the normal tradition of marriage, agreeing only to marry the man who could best her in a foot race (though the men she beat were put to death).
10. Not every mythological woman was human. One particular mythological "lady" was Medusa, best known for her snaky hair and stony glare. What creature was Medusa?
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