Greek mythology

Question 0

What Greek god and story did the word atlas originate from?

Answer 0

Atlas was a Titan. His punishment had been to hold the world on his shoulders. He tried to trick Hercules when he was trying to find the golden apples of Hesperides. Atlas said he would help if Hercules would hold the earth. He tried to trick him, but Hercules caught on and tricked Atlas to hold the earth while he “put a pad on his shoulders” then he took off

Question 1

Atlas

Answer 1

A collection of maps

Question 2

Academic

Answer 2

Related to school

Question 3

What Greek story does the word academic originate from?

Answer 3

Plato, a famous Greek teacher, named his school after a generous host named Academus, so his students were called the “academia group” and the school was the “Academy”

Question 4

Achilles heel

Answer 4

Someone’s weak point

Question 5

What Greek god and story did Achilles heel originate from?

Answer 5

Achilles was a great warrior, but as a baby, his mother discovered his fate was to die in combat. She dipped him in the river Styx, holding him by his heel which was the only part that didn’t get wet and the only place he was vulnerable.

Question 6

Titanic

Answer 6

Huge

Question 7

What Greek god and story did titanic originate from?

Answer 7

It comes from the Titans. A race of Gods and goddesses who lived before the Olympian gods. They were very big and strong. It was hard to defeat them because of that factor.

Question 8

Zeal

Answer 8

Great enthusiasm

Question 9

What Greek god did zeal originate from?

Answer 9

It comes from the ancient Zelos, the god of enthusiasm.

Question 10

Lethargic

Answer 10

The state of being drowsy, dull, or un-energetic, and lazy

Question 11

What does the word lethargic originate from?

Answer 11

It comes from the name of the river Lethe, also called the river of forgetfulness or oblivion. Souls often became drowsy as they listened to the river. Those who drank from it forgot everything they had seen in the Underworld.

Question 12

Muse

Answer 12

To think about

Question 13

What Greek gods and story does muse originate from?

Answer 13

It comes from the 9 Muses who were daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Each Muse was in charge of one area of the arts. They provided inspiration and joy

Question 14

Nocturnal

Answer 14

Of or pertaining to the night

Question 15

What Greek god and story does nocturnal originate from?

Answer 15

It comes from Nyx, a personification of night. Nyx laid an egg and from it came love. When love was born, beauty and order came too. Love created Light and Day. Nyx also rode across the sky in a chariot, bringing night.

Question 16

Odyssey

Answer 16

A long voyage full of unexpected twists and turns

Question 17

What Greek hero and story did odyssey originate from?

Answer 17

Odysseus was the greatest of the Greek heroes. He fought in the Trojan War for 10 years. It took him 10 years to get home because he forgot to thank the gods helping him and it was his punishment.

Question 18

Tantalize

Answer 18

Tempting someone with something they can’t have

Question 19

Who and what story did tantalize originate from?

Answer 19

Tantalus was the son of Zeus and a mortal mother. He received a terrible punishment after trying to serve his son to the gods for dinner. He was chained to a pool in the underworld and was condemned to spend eternity hungry and thirsty even though he was surrounded by food and water.

Question 20

Herculean

Answer 20

Having or requiring great strength or courage

Question 21

What Greek hero and story did Herculean originate from?

Answer 21

Hercules was one of the greatest Greek heroes and was the son of Zeus and a mortal. He killed a pair of snakes as an infant. He had great strength and he performed the 12 labors. That required much strength and courage.

Question 22

Psyche

Answer 22

Soul, spirit, mind

Question 23

Who and what Greek story did psyche originate from?

Answer 23

The story of Psyche who was a beautiful young woman. Aphrodite really did not like her and neither did her two sisters because they were jealous of her. She was to marry a winged monster. Aka: Cupid who fell in love with her, different from men who just admired her. Her story is of Psyche going through many tasks for Aphrodite to get Cupid back.

Question 24

Halcyon

Answer 24

(Time of) peace and tranquility and calmness.

Question 25

Who and what Greek story did halcyon originate from?

Answer 25

It comes from the story of Ceyx and Alcyone who were in love. Ceyx died on his journey and Alcyone was sent a messenger in a dream to tell her so. When she jumped into the water to be with the dead Ceyx, the gods transformed them into birds. Every year is 1 week of calm water. These days are called Halcyon days when she floats in her nest on the sea till her eggs hatch and once they are born, the spell is broken.

Question 26

Salutary

Answer 26

Suggests a greeting that includes wishes for good health

Question 27

What goddess does the word salutary originate from?

Answer 27

From Salus, the goddess of health and prosperity, both of the individual and the state.

Question 28

Insomnia

Answer 28

The inability to sleep; sleeplessness

Question 29

What Roman god did insomnia originate from?

Answer 29

Somnus, the Roman god of sleep. He lived in a quiet valley where the sun never shone. He spent his days asleep on a soft, dark bed unless someone had an errand for him to run.