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Myths- Greek to Roman Trivia Quiz
I say the Greek God (or Demi-god) - you say the Roman equivalent. To make things interesting, one of them DOES NOT have a Roman equivalent-in that case, just put none.
A multiple-choice quiz
by Zargo.
Estimated time: 6 mins.
Jan 17 2025
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Guest 112: 8/15
Dec 26 2024
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Guest 107: 13/15
Dec 26 2024
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Guest 107: 13/15
Dec 24 2024
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Guest 174: 15/15
Dec 12 2024
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Guest 71: 12/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Zeus:
Answer: Jupiter
The greatest of the Gods and armed with a thunderbolt, he is married to Hera but famous for his affairs.
2. Poseidon:
Answer: Neptune
God of the sea, and brother to Zeus. He once became besotted with Demeter, and she, not being too interested, sent him off to make her the most beautiful animal ever. After many experiments, he came up with the first ever horse, but by then he'd lost interest in her.
3. Persephone:
Answer: Proserpina
Daughter of Zeus and Demeter, she was snatched away by Hades, who made her queen of the Underworld.
4. Theseus:
Answer: none
He, of course, got rid of the nasty old minotaur. No Roman version of Theseus.
5. Pan:
Answer: Faunus
The God of wild places, he is known for being a talented musician, particularly with the pipes.
6. Hermes:
Answer: Mercury
Son of Zeus and Maia, and known for his speed and sandals, he is the messenger of the Gods, and guides the dead to the Underworld.
7. Heracles:
Answer: Hercules
The greatest of all the Greek heroes.
8. Hera:
Answer: Juno
The Goddess of marriage and childbirth. Zeus married her through trickery after she rejected him, by turning himself into a dove, and as she held him to her breast he went back to his normal form and raped her. To hide her shame, she consented to marry him.
9. Hephaestus:
Answer: Vulcan
God of the forge, and Aphrodite's husband, he is known for being physically unattractive, although amiable and peace-loving.
10. Hades:
Answer: Dis
Brother to Zeus and God of the Underworld, he rarely leaves there. Known for being callous and lacking in mercy, he's keen to increase his already considerable riches.
11. Eros:
Answer: Cupid
The God of love and son of Aphrodite.
12. Dionysus:
Answer: Bacchus
The God of wine and ecstasy.
13. Athena:
Answer: Minerva
The virgin Goddess of wisdom and the daughter of Zeus, who liked her enough to let her use his thunderbolt.
She is known her courage and skill in battle.
14. Ares:
Answer: Mars
The God of war, bloodthirsty and cruel, though a coward at heart.
15. Aphrodite:
Answer: Venus
The Goddess of love, and on the odd occasion that her natural beauty and charm doesn't get her what she wants, she possesses a girdle that magically compels anyone she chooses to desire her.
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