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Aphrodite Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge about the Goddess of love, Aphrodite.

A multiple-choice quiz by JohnFalst. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
JohnFalst

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,742

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
6723

Last 3 plays: Guest 37 (7/10), Kyl3L33 (7/10), Guest 67 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Aphrodite has a double tradition concerning her birth. When she is called Aphrodite Urania, who is/are her parents? Hint

Zeus alone

Zeus and Dione

Uranus and Ge

Uranus alone

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Aphrodite has the epithet Pandemos, who is/are her parents? Hint

Zeus alone

Uranus and Ge

Zeus and Dione

Uranus alone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following deities, does Aphrodite have the power to control? Hint

Hestia

Athena

Hera

Artemis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Aphrodite is married to which deity? Hint

Ares

Hermes

Apollo

Hephaestus

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following objects is especially associated with Aphrodite? Hint

hairbrush

bracelet

lyre

girdle

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following are known for attending to Aphrodite's decorative needs? Hint

The Charites

The Furies

The Eumenides

The Muses

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following places is especially associated with Aphrodite? Hint

Argos

Cythera

Eleusis

Delos

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following lovers of Aphrodite produced the Trojan hero Aeneas? Hint

Adonis

Anchises

Ares

Hermes

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which play of Euridipes does Aphrodite appear in the beginning, initiating her revenge on a mortal who did not worship her? Hint

Alcestis

Heracles

Electra

Hippolytus

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the 'Iliad', which mortal wounds Aphrodite on the battlefield? Hint

Achilles

Odysseus

Hector

Diomedes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Aphrodite has a double tradition concerning her birth. When she is called Aphrodite Urania, who is/are her parents?

Answer: Uranus alone

Aphrodite Urania is the name given to Aphrodite, referring to her emergence from the severed genitals of Uranus, which was thrown into the sea, explaining her association with sea-foam. In this guise, Aphrodite represents love in its spiritual form.

2. When Aphrodite has the epithet Pandemos, who is/are her parents?

Answer: Zeus and Dione

Aphrodite Pandemos is often separated from Aphrodite Urania by having Pandemos represent the physical, earthy aspect of the passions.

3. Which of the following deities, does Aphrodite have the power to control?

Answer: Hera

Aphrodite cannot affect the virgin goddesses Athena, Artemis and Hestia, who do not fall into her domain of the passions.

4. Aphrodite is married to which deity?

Answer: Hephaestus

Though Aphrodite has had affairs with both Ares and Hermes, it is the lame God of the Forge to whom she is married.

5. Which of the following objects is especially associated with Aphrodite?

Answer: girdle

The girdle of Aphrodite is well known for its seductive powers. Several of the other deities have used the girdle to seduce mortals and other deities.

6. Which of the following are known for attending to Aphrodite's decorative needs?

Answer: The Charites

Better known as the Graces, The Charites attend Aphrodite. The Eumenides and the Furies refer to the same group, and the Muses inspire creativity and are often associated with Apollo.

7. Which of the following places is especially associated with Aphrodite?

Answer: Cythera

One of Aphrodite's epithets is translated as "Lady of Cythera". She is also associated with Cyprus.

8. Which of the following lovers of Aphrodite produced the Trojan hero Aeneas?

Answer: Anchises

Anchises was the mortal Zeus used to trick Aphrodite into sleeping with a mortal after Aphrodite bragged about her powers over other deities. Aeneas was the offspring of that "trick".

9. In which play of Euridipes does Aphrodite appear in the beginning, initiating her revenge on a mortal who did not worship her?

Answer: Hippolytus

Hippolytus worshipped the goddess Artemis and refused to pay Aphrodite her due respect.

10. According to the 'Iliad', which mortal wounds Aphrodite on the battlefield?

Answer: Diomedes

Diomedes cut her arm. Aphrodite runs from the battlefield, complaining of Diomedes' action, and is told essentially that is what can happen if you go out onto a battlefield. She is then suggested to remain at home and tending to her own domain.

Source: Author JohnFalst

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