Mythology Questions 2 Flashcards
1
Q
ln what form did Zeus appear to Danae?
A
As a golden shower
2
Q
In what form did Zeus appear to Alcmena?
A
As her husband Amphitryon
3
Q
What amour-bearer of Herucles was captured by a nymph during the voyage of the Argo?
A
Hylas
4
Q
Who was Hercules’ brother?
A
Iphicles
4
Q
What hero was also called Alcides?
A
Hercules
5
Q
Who was the musician tutor who was killed by Hercules?
A
Linus
6
Q
The skin of what lion did Hercules wear?
A
Thespian
7
Q
Who was Hercules’ first wife?
A
Megara
8
Q
Who was Hercules’ taskmaster?
A
Eurystheus
9
Q
Why was Hera mad at Hercules?
A
Because he was Zeus’ son
10
Q
Name the 12 Labors as presented in Hamilton’s Mythology:
A
- Nemean Lion
- Lemean Hydra 3. Cerynitian stat
- Erymanthian boar 5. Augean stables
- Stymphalian birds 7. Cretan bull
- Mares of Diomedes 9. Girdle of Hyppolyta
- Cattle of Geryon Il. Golden Apples of the Hesperides 12. Cerberus
11
Q
How did Hercules defeat Antaeus?
A
By preventing him from touching the earth
12
Q
With whom did Hercules fight for the hand of Deineira?
A
Achelous
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