Minor Gods (mixed)

Question 1

Achelois

Answer 1

One of deities of moon & monthly cycle.

Looked to as source of comfort & healing

Question 2

Achelous

Answer 2

Largest river, considered chief of all deities of rivers.

Question 3

Aeolus

Answer 3

God of the winds.

Question 4

Adonis

Answer 4

Beauty & Desire

Also association with fertility

Question 5

Alcyone

Answer 5

One of the Pleiades. Brightest Star

Question 6

Alectrona

Answer 6

Sun, morning / “waking from slumber”

Question 7

Aristaeus

Answer 7

God of Shepherds
- Bee-keeping
- Cheese-making
- Olive-growing
- Herding
- Hunting
- Countryside & pastoral places

Question 8

Amphitrite

Answer 8

Minor wife of Poseidon

Question 9

Apate

Answer 9

Goddess of deceit

One of 7 locked in Pandora’s box

Question 10

Asclepius

Answer 10

Medicine, healing, & doctors

Question 11

Atropos

Answer 11

One of the Fates.

Cut cloth - deciding death of mortals

Question 12

Attis

Answer 12

God of Vegetation

Question 13

Bia

Answer 13

Force, Power, & Violence

Question 14

Boreas

Answer 14

God of North Wind

Dramatic and chilling change in Winter.

Question 15

Brizo

Answer 15

Dreams, oceans, & a lunar goddess.

Prophetic, delivering in dreams. Particularly navigation and fishing.

Question 16

Calliope

Answer 16

Chief of Muses.

Question 17

Celaeno

Answer 17

Daemon, “the dark one”.

Pleiades in some stories.
Danaids’ in others.
Harpies’ in others.

Question 18

Circe

Answer 18

Magic. Knowledge of Potions & Herbs.

Question 19

Clio

Answer 19

Muse of History.

Patron of History & the guitar.

Question 20

Clotho

Answer 20

One of the Fates, youngest.

Spun thread and determined life and potential.

Question 21

Eileithyia

Answer 21

Childbirth & Pregnancy

Question 21

Deimos

Answer 21

Fear & Panic (Dread)

Personification of dread and terror.
Synonymous with loss, defeat, dishonour.

Question 22

Eris

Answer 22

Conflict & Dispute

Question 23

Geras

Answer 23

God of Aging

Question 24

Glaucus

Answer 24

Ally to sailors & fishermen caught in storm. Also prophetic.

Question 25

Harmonia

Answer 25

Harmony & Concord

Question 26

Hebe

Answer 26

Youth

Question 27

Hecate

Answer 27

Witchcraft. Moon, magic, ghosts, necromancy. Guardian of the crossroads.

Question 28

Hesperus

Answer 28

The evening star (Planet Venus)

Question 29

Horae

Answer 29

Goddesses' of the seasons - came to represent natural order and justice.

Question 30

Iris

Answer 30

Goddess of the Rainbow, & Messenger to Gods. Female counterpart to Hermes, seen as important link between mortals and realm of Gods.

Question 31

Keres

Answer 31

Goddesses & Daemons of the night. Presences meant violent death.

Question 32

Kratos

Answer 32

Strength & Power.

Question 33

Momus

Answer 33

Satire & Criticism

Question 34

Mania

Answer 34

Goddesses of Insanity, Madness, & Crazed Frenzy. Abstract (one and many), not always negative. Can be seen as counterparts of Moirai.

Question 35

Moros

Answer 35

Impending Doom. Associated with Fate, cannot be killed.

Question 36

Morpheus

Answer 36

Dreams. Messenger of the Gods

Question 37

Nereus

Answer 37

Water Deity - of sea wisdom. "Old man of the sea" like father.

Question 38

Nike

Answer 38

Speed, strength, & victory.

Question 39

Notus

Answer 39

God of South Wind. Also of Summer. Could cause misty & foggy weather. Easily angered.

Question 40

Paen

Answer 40

Healer & Physician of the Gods

Question 41

Pan

Answer 41

God of the Wild. Ruled over nature & pastureland.

Question 42

Peitho

Answer 42

Persuasion, Charming Speech Spirit of Seduction.

Question 43

Persephone

Answer 43

Goddess of Spring & the Underworld.

Question 44

Philotes

Answer 44

Sprits Goddess of Friendship, Affection, & Intercourse.

Question 45

Phorcys

Answer 45

God representing hidden dangers of the seas. "Old man of the sea"

Question 46

Phosphorus

Answer 46

Morning Star “Venus” - Argued Hesperus is the same, therefore children are also same.

Question 47

Plutus

Answer 47

Wealth and Bountiful Agriculture. “Plutocracy” - rule by wealth

Question 48

Pollux

Answer 48

Sailing & Horsemanship, also of Athletes and Athletic Competitions. Brother (Castor) was mortal, both make up the Gemini constellation.

Question 49

Priapus

Answer 49

Fertility, Gardens, Orchards, & Livestock. Also protector of Sailors and Fishermen

Question 50

Psyche

Answer 50

Goddess of the Soul Zephyrus saved her, and Eros personified her soul to marry her.

Question 51

Sterope

Answer 51

One of the Pleiades