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What is the powerful weapon of Zeus that represents lightning?

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The Lightning Bolt

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Who crafted Zeus’s lightning bolt?

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The Cyclopes

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What is the weapon associated with Poseidon?

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The Trident

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What does Poseidon’s trident symbolize?

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Control over the sea and earthquakes

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What is the helmet that grants invisibility called?

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The Helm of Darkness or Helm of Hades

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Who wore the Helm of Darkness in Greek mythology?

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Hades and sometimes Perseus

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What is the winged staff with two snakes, symbolizing commerce and negotiation?

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The Caduceus

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Which god carries the caduceus as his symbol?

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Hermes

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What are the winged sandals called that allow the wearer to fly?

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The Talaria

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Who wore the Talaria to deliver messages for the gods?

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Hermes

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What magical object did Perseus use to view Medusa without looking directly at her?

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A mirrored shield, or Aegis

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Who gave Perseus the mirrored shield?

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Athena

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What is the name of the shield often associated with Zeus and Athena, bearing the head of Medusa?

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The Aegis

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What does the Aegis symbolize?

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Protection and divine authority

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What is the golden fleece sought by Jason and the Argonauts?

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A magical fleece from a golden ram

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Why did Jason seek the Golden Fleece?

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To prove his right to the throne of Iolcus

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What is the box that released all evils into the world called?

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Pandora’s Box

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Who opened Pandora’s Box?

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Pandora, the first woman in Greek mythology

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What item remained in Pandora’s Box after all the evils were released?

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Hope

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What is the bow and arrows that could inflict wounds that never heal?

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The Bow and Arrows of Heracles

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Who possessed a sword that could kill immortals?

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Perseus, who used a sword given by Hermes

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What is the name of the apple that caused the Trojan War?

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The Golden Apple of Discord

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Who threw the Golden Apple of Discord, inscribed ‘For the fairest’?

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Eris, the goddess of discord

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What magical helmet allowed the wearer to become invisible in battles?

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The Helm of Darkness

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What gift did Athena give to Perseus to help him slay Medusa?

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A mirrored shield

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What musical instrument did Orpheus use to charm all creatures?

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The Lyre

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What is the magical food that grants immortality to the gods?

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Ambrosia

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What is the drink of the gods that sustains their immortality?

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Nectar

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What is the name of the club wielded by Heracles?

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The Club of Heracles

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What artifact allowed Theseus to navigate the Labyrinth?

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A ball of thread, or Ariadne’s Thread

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Who gave Theseus the thread to find his way out of the Labyrinth?

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Ariadne

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What is the name of Achilles’ armor, said to be nearly invincible?

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The Armor of Achilles

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Who forged Achilles’ armor?

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Hephaestus

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What is the gift given to Pandora by Zeus that contained all evils?

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A box or jar, known as Pandora’s Box

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What did the Cornucopia symbolize in Greek mythology?

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Abundance and nourishment

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Which artifact was associated with Demeter and symbolized plenty?

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The Cornucopia, or Horn of Plenty

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What is the staff with a pinecone, carried by Dionysus?

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The Thyrsus

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What does the Thyrsus represent?

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Fertility, pleasure, and the wild

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What is the name of the bow used by Apollo?

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The Bow of Apollo

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What is the armor forged by Hephaestus for the gods?

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The Shield of Achilles, also called the Aegis in some contexts

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Which armor piece was passed to Odysseus after the death of Achilles?

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The Armor of Achilles

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What was the blood of the Gorgon Medusa used for?

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To make powerful potions, including poisons and cures

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What was the symbol of power that Hera wore on her head?

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A crown or diadem, symbolizing her role as queen

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What is the torch symbol often associated with Hecate?

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The Torch of Hecate, symbolizing guidance in darkness

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What did Heracles use to capture the Erymanthian Boar?

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A net or his strength

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What is the boat that carried Jason and the Argonauts called?

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The Argo

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Who constructed the Argo for Jason’s quest?

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Argus, with the help of Athena

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What are the magical reins used by Bellerophon to tame Pegasus?

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The Golden Bridle

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Who gave Bellerophon the golden bridle to tame Pegasus?

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Athena

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What is the plant that protects against Circe’s magic?

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Moly

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Who provided Odysseus with the plant moly?

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Hermes

52
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What is the wreath that was sacred to Apollo and represented victory?

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The Laurel Wreath

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What does the Laurel Wreath symbolize in Greek mythology?

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Victory and honor

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Who wore the Girdle of Hippolyta?

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The Amazon queen, Hippolyta

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Why was the Girdle of Hippolyta significant?

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It was a symbol of her authority and was sought by Heracles as one of his labors

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