Aphrodite Quiz: Everything You Have Ever Known

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1. What did Aphrodite offer Paris as a reward if he picked her?

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Aphrodite offered Paris the love of the most beautiful woman in the world as a reward if he picked her.

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APHRODITE was the Olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She was depicted as a beautiful woman often accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell, and mirror. How much do you know about Aphrodite? Why not take this quiz to test... see moreeverything that you have known. see less

2. The leader of the gods, Zeus, wanted Aphrodite to marry someone good and gentle. Who married Aphrodite?

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Zeus wanted Aphrodite to marry someone good and gentle, and Hephaestus, the god of blacksmithing, was the one who married her.

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3. Who handled the case between the three goddesses?

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Paris, a Trojan Prince, handled the case between the three goddesses. In Greek mythology, the case refers to the Judgment of Paris, where Zeus tasked Paris with deciding which of the three goddesses, Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera, was the most beautiful. Paris ultimately chose Aphrodite, who promised him the love of the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Sparta, leading to the events of the Trojan War.

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4. Who brought the golden apple that caused discord between Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena

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Eris is the correct answer because she is the goddess of discord and strife in Greek mythology. According to the myth, Eris threw a golden apple inscribed with the words "For the fairest" into a wedding banquet, causing a dispute between Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena. Each goddess believed she deserved the apple, leading to a rivalry and eventually the Trojan War.

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

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In the play "Hippolytus" by Euripides, Aphrodite appears in the beginning and begins her revenge on a mortal who did not worship her. This revenge is directed towards Hippolytus, a young prince who rejects the worship of Aphrodite and instead devotes himself to the goddess Artemis. Aphrodite, feeling scorned and disrespected, seeks to punish Hippolytus by causing his stepmother, Phaedra, to fall in love with him. This leads to a tragic chain of events that ultimately results in the downfall of Hippolytus.

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6. Whose death caused Aphrodite's birth?

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Aphrodite's birth was caused by the death of Uranus. In Greek mythology, Uranus was the primordial god of the sky and the father of the Titans. He was overthrown by his son Cronus, who castrated him. The blood that fell from Uranus' wounds mixed with the sea foam, giving rise to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Therefore, Uranus' death led to Aphrodite's birth.

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

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In the 'Iliad', Diomedes wounds Aphrodite on the battlefield. This occurs when Diomedes, aided by Athena, is fighting against the Trojans. Diomedes is known for his exceptional bravery and skill in battle, and he manages to injure several gods, including Aphrodite. This event highlights Diomedes' prowess as a warrior and his ability to even harm divine beings.

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8. Who is Aphrodite's son? 

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Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, is said to have multiple sons. Eros is one of her sons and is often depicted as the god of love and desire. Hermaphroditus is another one of Aphrodite's sons, who is a minor deity associated with androgyny. Aeneas, the legendary Trojan hero, is also considered to be Aphrodite's son in some mythological traditions. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all three options mentioned are Aphrodite's sons.

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9. Which of these was Aphrodite scared of?

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Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, was scared of spiders. This fear is known as arachnophobia. Despite being a powerful goddess, Aphrodite had a specific fear of spiders, which suggests that even deities can have their own unique fears and vulnerabilities.

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10. Who once became annoyed with Aphrodite for causing deities to fall in love with mortals?

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Zeus once became annoyed with Aphrodite for causing deities to fall in love with mortals.

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What did Aphrodite offer Paris as a reward if he picked her?
The leader of the gods, Zeus, wanted Aphrodite to marry someone good...
Who handled the case between the three goddesses?
Who brought the golden apple that caused discord...
In which play of Euridipes does Aphrodite appear in the beginning,...
Whose death caused Aphrodite's birth?
According to the 'Iliad', which mortal wounds Aphrodite on the...
Who is Aphrodite's son? 
Which of these was Aphrodite scared of?
Who once became annoyed with Aphrodite for causing deities to...
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