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Atalanta Trivia Quiz

Atalanta is one of the few celebrated female heroes of Greek mythology. So great was her fame that she was recruited by Jason to join the Argonauts. How much do you know about the swift-footed Atalanta?

A multiple-choice quiz by AlessandraKare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
AlessandraKare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,782

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
217

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Question 1 of 10

1. Atalanta was devoted to which goddess? Hint

Leto

Hera

Artemis

Aphrodite

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Question 2 of 10

2. As an infant, Atalanta was left exposed on a mountaintop. What kind of animal saved her and gave her sustenance? Hint

Eagle

Wolf

Bear

Fox

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Question 3 of 10

3. Atalanta proved her hunting prowess in a hunting party that was pursuing what kind of animal? Hint

Fox

Sea monster

Stag

Boar

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Question 4 of 10

4. What member of the Calydonian party of hunters was smitten with her? Hint

Anaximander

Maleager

Adonis

Jason

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was able to best Atalanta in a footrace and win her hand in marriage? Hint

Aegisthus

Theseus

Hippomones

Proteus

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Question 6 of 10

6. Atalanta and her new husband were punished for defiling a shrine of the nature goddess Cybele. What kind of animals were they turned into as punishment? Hint

Swine

Leopards

Lions

Goats

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Question 7 of 10

7. What king did Atalanta defeat in a wrestling match? Hint

Peleus

Eurystheus

Minos

Proteus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Atalanta slayed two of these when they tried to attack her. Hint

Lions

Thieves

Villagers

Centaurs

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Question 9 of 10

9. Atalanta's suitor threw down golden apples during their footrace as a way to slow her down. From where did these apples come? Hint

The Garden of the Hesperides

The forge of Hephaestus

Mt. Olympus

Tartarus

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Question 10 of 10

10. Atalanta bore one son. What was his name? Hint

Parthenopeus

Iasus

Schoeneus

Alexander

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Atalanta was devoted to which goddess?

Answer: Artemis

Atalanta, like Artemis, was a skilled hunter. Atalanta developed an affinity with Artemis because she was rescued, as an infant, by an animal associated with Artemis.

2. As an infant, Atalanta was left exposed on a mountaintop. What kind of animal saved her and gave her sustenance?

Answer: Bear

Atalanta is said to have been raised by a she-bear. This would account for her extraordinary skill in hunting and fighting.

3. Atalanta proved her hunting prowess in a hunting party that was pursuing what kind of animal?

Answer: Boar

Artemis, slighted by King Oeneus, sent the Calydonian Boar to ravage the countryside. Atalanta joined the all male company of hunters and drew the boar's first blood.

4. What member of the Calydonian party of hunters was smitten with her?

Answer: Maleager

Meleager awarded the hide of the boar to Atalanta, angering his uncles. In one version of the myth, the uncles tried to take the prize and Maleager killed them in defense. This, in turn, led to his death.

5. Who was able to best Atalanta in a footrace and win her hand in marriage?

Answer: Hippomones

Some versions have this suitor as Milanion. Either way, it was quite a risk. Those who lost the race paid with their life. Hippomones was prepared, having enlisted the aid of Aphrodite. He was also known to have been a disciple of Chiron.

6. Atalanta and her new husband were punished for defiling a shrine of the nature goddess Cybele. What kind of animals were they turned into as punishment?

Answer: Lions

In some versions, this was the temple of Zeus; in still others, of Rhea. Cybele was associated with lions, as she kept a lion as her constant companion. In this telling, the lovers, thus transformed, were bound to drive Cybele's chariot.

7. What king did Atalanta defeat in a wrestling match?

Answer: Peleus

Peleus,father of Achilles, was renowned for his skill in wrestling, having once bested the goddess Thetis in a match. Yet, Atalanta beat him soundly.

8. Atalanta slayed two of these when they tried to attack her.

Answer: Centaurs

There are many stories of heroes stepping in to defend women from centaurs. Heracles, for instance,saved Deianira from Nessus. Atalanta defended herself just fine.

9. Atalanta's suitor threw down golden apples during their footrace as a way to slow her down. From where did these apples come?

Answer: The Garden of the Hesperides

Hera's tree, or grove of trees, on which golden apples grew, was a gift from Gaia and was tended by the Hesperides. Eris, goddess of discord, obtained the golden apple that led to the Trojan War from this same source.

10. Atalanta bore one son. What was his name?

Answer: Parthenopeus

Parthenopeus was raised by a shepherd. He is said to have been skilled and exceptionally good-looking, though arrogant and ruthless. He was one of the Seven Against Thebes (leaders in the army of Polynices). He was met at the gate by Actor and slain.

Source: Author AlessandraKare

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