Mythological Figures

Question 1

Aphrodite

Answer 1

Greek goddess of love. Roman counterpart is Venus.

Question 2

Apollo

Answer 2

Greek sun god. Roman counterpart is Apollo.

Question 3

Ares

Answer 3

Greek god of war. Roman counterpart is Mars.

Question 4

Artemis

Answer 4

Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and chastity. Roman counterpart is Diana.

Question 5

Athena

Answer 5

Greek warrior goddess. Goddess of wisdom. Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Question 6

Calliope

Answer 6

Greek muse of epic poetry and eloquence.

Question 7

Centaurs

Answer 7

Half-man, half-horse creatures of Greek myth.

Question 8

Clio

Answer 8

Greek muse of history.

Question 9

Dionysus

Answer 9

Greek god of wine and pleasure. Roman counterpart is Bacchus.

Question 10

Erato

Answer 10

Greek muse of love poetry.

Question 11

Euterpe

Answer 11

Greek muse of music.

Question 12

Frigg (Frija)

Answer 12

Norse goddess of love and marriage Wife of Odin. Friday is based on her name.

Question 13

Griffin

Answer 13

Mythical beast that is part lion, part eagle.

Question 14

Hades

Answer 14

Greek god of the underworld. Roman counterpart is Pluto.

Question 15

Helen

Answer 15

Famed Greek beauty whose “face launched a thousand ships.” Also known as “Helen of Troy.” Was kidnapped by Paris to start the Trojan War.

Question 16

Hera

Answer 16

Greek goddess of marriage and maternity. Zeus’s wife. Roman counterpart is Juno.

Question 17

Heracles

Answer 17

Greek hero who personified strength. Completed the Twelve Labors of Heracles. Roman counterpart is Hercules.

Question 18

Hermes

Answer 18

Greek god of travellers, commerce, and profit. Messenger of the gods. Roman counterpart is Mercury.

Question 19

Loki

Answer 19

Norse god of mischief.

Question 20

Melpomene

Answer 20

Greek muse of tragedy.

Question 21

Muses

Answer 21

Greek goddesses of memory and poetic inspiration.

Question 22

Odin

Answer 22

Supreme god of Norse mythology. Wednesday is based on his name.

Question 23

Perseus

Answer 23

Greek hero who rode the winged horse Pegasus. Slew Medusa, the snake-headed gorgon.

Question 24

Polyhymnia

Answer 24

Greek muse of sacred poetry, sacred music, and pantomime.

Question 25

Poseidon

Answer 25

Greek god of the sea. Roman counterpart is Neptune.

Question 26

Prometheus

Answer 26

Greek titan who lived on Olympus. Stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans.

Question 27

Satyrs

Answer 27

Half-man, half-goat creatures associated with Dionysus,indulgence,and sensuality.

Question 28

Sirens

Answer 28

Sea monsters with women’s heads. Sirens’ songs lured sailors and travelers to their deaths.

Question 29

Terpsichore

Answer 29

Greek muse of lyric poetry and dance.

Question 30

Thalia

Answer 30

Greek muse of comedy.

Question 31

Theseus

Answer 31

Greek hero who slayed the Minotaur of Crete in the Labyrinth.

Question 32

Thor

Answer 32

Norse god of thunder. Thursday is based on his name.

Question 33

Tiw (Tyr)

Answer 33

Norse god of war. Tuesday is based on his name.

Question 34

Urania

Answer 34

Greek muse of astronomy.

Question 35

Valkyries

Answer 35

Norse superwomen who served the gods in Valhalla. Tremendous warriors.

Question 36

Zeus

Answer 36

Supreme god of Greek mythology. Roman counterpart is Jupiter.