Do You Know Your Greek/Roman Gods?
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who was the god or goddess of magic?
- A.
Hecate
- B.
Apollo
- C.
Hera
- D.
Zeus
- E.
Artemis
Correct Answer
A. HecateExplanation
Hecate is the correct answer because she is commonly known as the goddess of magic in Greek mythology. She is often associated with witchcraft, sorcery, and the supernatural. Hecate is depicted as a powerful and mysterious goddess who possesses the ability to bestow or withhold magic, making her the most fitting choice for the god or goddess of magic.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which primordial forces created the Titans?
- A.
Gaia and Ouranus
- B.
Leto and Zeus
- C.
Gaia and Tartarus
- D.
Cronus and Rhea
Correct Answer
A. Gaia and OuranusExplanation
Gaia and Ouranus are the correct answer because in Greek mythology, Gaia (Mother Earth) and Ouranus (Father Sky) were the primordial forces who created the Titans. Gaia and Ouranus were the parents of the Titans, who were the second generation of divine beings in Greek mythology. Gaia and Ouranus gave birth to twelve Titans, including Cronus, Rhea, and others.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Hyperion (the titan of fire and the east) was the father to Helios and Selene. P.S. Selene and Helios were the moon and sun gods before Apollo and Artemis
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Hyperion being the father of Helios and Selene is a correct statement. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is indeed described as the titan of fire and the east, and he is commonly known as the father of the sun god Helios and the moon goddess Selene. It is also true that Helios and Selene were initially considered as the gods of the sun and moon before they were later replaced by Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology. Therefore, the answer "True" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Before Atlas was deemed to hold the sky forever he had a group of daughters. What were they called?
- A.
The Hesperids
- B.
The Naiads
- C.
The Nympths
- D.
The Olympians
- E.
The Titans
- F.
Well they were obviously mortals, duh.
Correct Answer
A. The HesperidsExplanation
The correct answer is The Hesperids. The Hesperids were the daughters of Atlas in Greek mythology. They were nymphs who were entrusted with the care of Hera's garden, which contained the golden apples. These apples were said to grant immortality to anyone who ate them. The Hesperids were often depicted as beautiful maidens and were associated with the evening and the setting sun.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which wind did Boreas control?
Correct Answer
The North Wind
North Wind
The Wind of the North
NorthExplanation
Boreas, the Greek god of the north wind, was believed to control the wind that blows from the north direction. This wind is commonly referred to as the North Wind. Therefore, all the options provided - The North Wind, North Wind, The Wind of the North, and North - are correct answers as they all refer to the wind controlled by Boreas.Rate this question:
- 6.
The Dii Consete in Roman Mythology consisted of Jupiter, Juno and Venus.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In Roman mythology, the Dii Consentes were a group of twelve major deities, six gods and six goddesses, who were considered the most important and powerful. Jupiter, Juno, and Venus were indeed part of this group, but they were not the only members. Therefore, the statement that the Dii Consentes consisted only of Jupiter, Juno, and Venus is false.Rate this question:
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