The Greek Mythology Name Finder Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ares and I are HOT PAIRED and were meant to be together but my father married me off to the ugly blacksmith. Who am I?

Answer: Aphrodite

Aphrodite is the goddess of love. The Romans called her Venus. There are many versions of how she was born. The most famous being that she arose from the sea. Thinking that many men would fight over her beauty, Zeus decided to marry her off to his son, Hephaestus.

She was very unhappy with him, though, and had many affairs with other gods and mortals. Her most famous affair is with Ares, the god of war. Aphrodite's symbols are the dove, the scallop shell, and roses.

2. Don't you dare stare AT ME, SIR or I would do something really horrible to you. I am the virgin goddess, so run away unless you want to be turned into something you'd regret. Who am I?

Answer: Artemis

Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and the protector of animals too. She is the twin sister of Apollo, the god of the Sun. Artemis is the leader of all the huntresses who are forbidden to ever have a relationship with a man. Artemis is a well-known virgin goddess. Her symbols include a bow, deer, and other wild animals.

3. Only when I get my daughter back will you MEET RED roses in your gardens and good crops in your fields. Who am I?

Answer: Demeter

Demeter is the goddess of harvest and crops. Her story is said to explain why the crops don't grow during winter. She had lost her daughter Persephone to Hades, who had fallen in love with her. Therefore, Demeter had gotten upset. She went to Zeus and told him that she wouldn't let the crops grow unless she gets her daughter back. So, Zeus told Hades to give Persephone back. But, since she had eaten pomegranate seeds while staying at the Underworld, she had to stay there for six months, which is the time corresponding to autumn and winter. Demeter's symbols are the sceptre, torch, and corn.

4. Let US SHAPE THE metal to make wonderful new artworks. I may be ugly but I am a pretty good blacksmith. Who am I?

Answer: Hephaestus

Hephaestus is the lame good who was ugly. When he was born, Hera, his mother had thrown him off Mount Olympus, which is why he is lame. He was really ugly and Zeus feared that he would never be in love, so he married him off to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who was reluctant to be with someone ugly.

Hephaestus always thinks up of plans to trap Aphrodite and her lover, Ares, together. He even made a net to catch them. His symbols are the hammer, tongs, and axe.

5. I always stay in the SHADE with all the spirits that come from the dead. Who am I?

Answer: Hades

Hades is the god of the Underworld. When the three brothers, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades had picked what they would each be the god of, Hades had gotten the worst one - the Underworld. So, he was always grumpy with his two brothers. He wasn't going to be the nicest person you met.

The three-headed dog, Cerberus, guards the doors to his world. He finds happiness in being with Persephone, whom he had fallen in love with and had sneaked off with him to the Underworld. Cerberus and the Helm of Darkness are his attributes.

6. I am a deity who is known to HATE AN underwater god who I occasionally fight and have competitions with. Who am I?

Answer: Athena

Athena is the Goddess of household arts, wisdom and battle strategy. She is a virgin goddess and is the daughter of Zeus and Metis. Zeus had swallowed Metis, his wife, when he found out that any child of him with her would be more powerful than him. So, when Zeus had gotten a really bad headache, his son, Hephaestus, had cut upon his head. From there, a full grown and armoured Athena had risen.

The olive tree, the owl, and Aegis are Athena's symbols.

7. I am known to train water PONIES to DO special tricks since I am the god of the sea. Who am I?

Answer: Poseidon

Poseidon is the god of the sea and is one of the Big Three Gods. His brothers are Zeus and Hades. Poseidon is known to fight a lot with Athena, who had won the competition to be the patron goddess of Athens over him. He was also known to have affairs with Medusa in Athena's temple. His attributes are horses, dolphins and a trident.

8. I am known to make HIS TEA really good since I'm the goddess of cooking, home and hearth. I also look after the fire. Who am I?

Answer: Hestia

Hestia is the virgin goddess of home, hearth and cooking. Her job was to look after the fire on Mount Olympus. She was one of the children of Cronus and Rhea. Her symbols are the hearth and kettle.

9. I went to steal some SUPREME HOT fire from Zeus which burned on Mount Olympus. For this, I got punished. Who am I?

Answer: Prometheus

Prometheus is the Titan god of forethought. He was the creator of mankind. He had gone to steal fire for man since they had no power, but was caught and had been punished by being chained to a rock.

10. HEAR me out Zeus! I don't like you cheating on my by having affairs with other women. I am your wife. Who is this person?

Answer: Hera

Hera is the queen of all the gods and goddesses, being the wife of Zeus. She is also the Queen of Heaven and the goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth. She is one of the daughters of Rhea and Cronus and is also the sister of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades.

She often gets mad at Zeus and goes on to seek revenge on all the ladies he had affairs with. Hephaestus is her son with Zeus whom she threw off Mount Olympus because he was ugly. The peacock, diadem, and lotus-staff are some of her symbols.

Source: Author NessieR

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This quiz is based on the names of Greek gods and goddesses. Try to see how well you can find them hidden in these words. The capitalized letters, when arranged in the right order, will read the name of a god or goddess. See how good you are!

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