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Roman Flashcards

1
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Who is considered the king of the Roman gods?

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Jupiter

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What is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Hera?

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Juno

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True or False: Neptune is the god of the sea.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Mars is the god of ______.

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war

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Who is the Roman goddess of love and beauty?

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Venus

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What is the role of Mercury in Roman mythology?

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Messenger of the gods

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True or False: Pluto is the god of the underworld.

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True

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Who is the Roman god of agriculture?

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Ceres

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Multiple Choice: Which Roman god is associated with the sun? A) Apollo B) Mars C) Vulcan

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A) Apollo

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What is the Roman name for the god of fire and metalworking?

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Vulcan

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Who is the Roman goddess of wisdom?

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Minerva

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Fill in the blank: ______ is the god of wine and revelry.

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Bacchus

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True or False: Bacchus is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Dionysus.

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True

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14
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Who is the goddess of the hunt in Roman mythology?

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Diana

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What is the Roman god Jupiter often depicted holding?

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Lightning bolt

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Multiple Choice: Who is the Roman goddess of the hearth? A) Vesta B) Ceres C) Juno

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A) Vesta

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What is the Roman name for the goddess of fate?

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Fortuna

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True or False: Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions.

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True

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19
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Who is the Roman god of dreams?

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Somnus

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Fill in the blank: The Roman god of war is ______.

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Mars

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21
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What animal is often associated with Venus?

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Dove

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22
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Who is the Roman god of boundaries and transitions?

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Janus

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Multiple Choice: Which Roman deity is known for their winged sandals? A) Neptune B) Mercury C) Apollo

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B) Mercury

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What is the primary domain of the goddess Vesta?

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Hearth and home

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True or False: Juno is associated with marriage and childbirth.

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True

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26
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Who is the Roman goddess of the moon?

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Luna

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Fill in the blank: ______ is the god of the underworld.

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Pluto

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What role does the goddess Flora play in Roman mythology?

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Goddess of flowers and spring

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29
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Who is the Roman god of music and poetry?

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Apollo

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Multiple Choice: What is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Ares? A) Mars B) Jupiter C) Vulcan

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A) Mars

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What is the primary symbol of the goddess Minerva?

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Owl

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True or False: The Roman god Vulcan is associated with volcanoes.

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True

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33
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Who is the goddess of victory in Roman culture?

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Victoria

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34
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Fill in the blank: ______ is the Roman god of sleep.

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Hypnos

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What does the Roman god Mercury represent?

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Commerce and trade

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36
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Who is the god of the winds in Roman mythology?

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Aeolus

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37
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Multiple Choice: Which goddess is known for her chaste nature? A) Venus B) Diana C) Juno

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B) Diana

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True or False: The Roman goddess Pomona is associated with fruit trees and orchards.

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True

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39
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Who is the Roman god of medicine?

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Asclepius

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Fill in the blank: ______ is the goddess of the harvest.

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Ceres

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41
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What animal is associated with Mars?

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Wolf

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42
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Who is the Roman goddess who presides over the household?

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Vesta

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Multiple Choice: Who is the Roman god of the sea? A) Jupiter B) Neptune C) Mars

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B) Neptune

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True or False: The Roman god Saturn is associated with time.

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True

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45
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What does the goddess Juno protect?

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Women and marriage

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46
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Fill in the blank: The Roman god of the forge is ______.

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Vulcan

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47
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Who is the Roman god of agriculture and fertility?

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Saturn

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Multiple Choice: Which god is known for his association with the underworld? A) Pluto B) Mercury C) Apollo

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A) Pluto

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49
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True or False: The goddess Fortuna is associated with luck.

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True

50
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What is the primary role of the goddess Proserpina?

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Goddess of the underworld and springtime

51
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Who is the Roman god of war, often depicted with armor?

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Mars

52
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Fill in the blank: ______ is the Roman god of the harvest.

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Ceres

53
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What is the primary symbol of the goddess Diana?

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Bow and arrow

54
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Multiple Choice: Who is the Roman god of love? A) Mars B) Cupid C) Jupiter

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B) Cupid

55
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True or False: The goddess Minerva is associated with wisdom and warfare.

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True

56
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What does the Roman god Janus represent?

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Doors, gates, and transitions

57
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Who is the goddess of the harvest in Roman mythology?

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Ceres

58
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Fill in the blank: ______ is the Roman god associated with the sun.

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Apollo

59
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Multiple Choice: Which Roman god is known for his speed? A) Mars B) Mercury C) Jupiter

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B) Mercury

60
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True or False: The goddess Vesta is associated with fire.

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True

61
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What does the goddess Flora represent in Roman mythology?

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Flowers and spring

62
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Who is the king of the Roman gods?

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Jupiter

63
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Who is the queen of the Roman gods and the goddess of marriage?

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Juno

64
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Which Roman god is associated with the sea?

A

Neptune

65
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Who is the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategy?

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Minerva

66
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Which Roman god is associated with war?

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Mars

67
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Who is the Roman goddess of love and beauty?

A

Venus

68
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Which Roman god is known as the messenger of the gods?

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Mercury

69
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Who is the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting?

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Diana

70
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Which Roman god is associated with fire and blacksmithing?

A

Vulcan

71
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Who is the Roman god of wine and revelry?

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Bacchus

72
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What is Apollo’s role in Roman mythology?

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He is the god of the sun, music, and prophecy

73
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Who is the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility?

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Ceres

74
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What is the Greek equivalent of Jupiter?

A

Zeus

75
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What is the Greek equivalent of Juno?

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Hera

76
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What is the Greek equivalent of Neptune?

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Poseidon

77
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What is the Greek equivalent of Minerva?

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Athena

78
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What is the Greek equivalent of Mars?

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Ares

79
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What is the Greek equivalent of Venus?

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Aphrodite

80
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What is the Greek equivalent of Mercury?

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Hermes

81
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What is the Greek equivalent of Diana?

A

Artemis

82
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Who is the Roman god of beginnings and doorways?

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Janus

83
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Which Roman goddess is associated with the hearth and home?

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Vesta

84
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Who is the Roman goddess of luck and fortune?

A

Fortuna

85
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Who is the Roman god of sleep?

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Somnus

86
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What is the role of Faunus in Roman mythology?

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Faunus is the god of forests, fields, and shepherds

87
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Who is the Roman goddess of the dawn?

A

Aurora

88
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Which Roman god is associated with love and desire?

A

Cupid

89
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Who is the Roman goddess of the Earth?

A

Tellus (Terra)

90
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Who is the Roman goddess of funerals and death?

A

Libitina

91
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What is the Greek equivalent of Cupid?

A

Eros

92
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What is the Greek equivalent of Vesta?

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Hestia

93
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Who is the Roman goddess of spring and queen of the underworld?

A

Proserpina

94
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What is the role of Sol in Roman mythology?

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Sol is the god of the sun

95
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Who is the Roman goddess of the moon besides Diana?

A

Luna

96
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What is the Greek equivalent of Proserpina?

A

Persephone

97
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Who are the Lares in Roman mythology?

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Guardian spirits of households

98
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Who are the Penates in Roman mythology?

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Protectors of the pantry and family well-being

99
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Who are the Manes in Roman mythology?

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Spirits of deceased ancestors

100
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What is the Greek equivalent of Tellus (Terra)?

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Gaia

101
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What is the role of Bellona in Roman mythology?

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Bellona is the goddess of war

102
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Which Roman god has two faces, symbolizing beginnings and endings?

A

Janus

103
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Who is the father of Romulus and Remus according to Roman mythology?

A

Mars

104
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Which Roman goddess is associated with fertility and motherhood?

A

Ceres

105
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Which Roman god is known for forging weapons for the gods?

A

Vulcan

106
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What role does Fortuna play in Roman religion?

A

She governs luck and chance

107
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Which goddess is invoked at Roman weddings for good fortune?

A

Juno

108
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Who is the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Helios?

A

Sol

109
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What does the Roman god Pluto govern?

A

The underworld and wealth

110
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Who is the goddess associated with prophecy and healing waters?

A

The Camenae

111
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What were the roles of the Lares and Penates in Roman households?

A

Lares protected the home, while Penates safeguarded the pantry and family resources

112
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Who were the Muses in Roman mythology?

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The Muses were goddesses of the arts, literature, and sciences, inspiring creativity and intellectual pursuits.

The Muses play a significant role in both Roman and Greek cultures, reflecting the importance of the arts.

113
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How many Muses were there in Roman mythology?

A

There were nine Muses in Roman mythology, as in Greek mythology.

This consistency highlights the influence of Greek culture on Roman traditions.

114
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What is the Roman name for the Muse of epic poetry?

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Calliope is the Muse of epic poetry in Roman mythology, retaining her Greek name.

Calliope is often depicted with a writing tablet or scroll.

115
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Which Muse is associated with history?

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Clio is the Muse of history.

Clio is often represented with a book or scroll, symbolizing the recording of history.

116
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Who is the Muse of music and lyric poetry?

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Euterpe is the Muse of music and lyric poetry.

Euterpe is frequently depicted holding a lyre.

117
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Which Muse is known for her connection to tragedy?

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Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.

Melpomene is often shown with a tragic mask.

118
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Who is the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry?

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Thalia is the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry.

Thalia is typically represented with a comic mask.

119
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Which Muse is associated with astronomy?

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Urania is the Muse of astronomy.

Urania is often depicted with a globe or a compass.

120
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What role does Terpsichore play among the Muses?

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Terpsichore is the Muse of dance and choral song.

Terpsichore is commonly shown with a lyre, symbolizing her connection to music and dance.

121
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How were the Muses typically honored in Roman culture?

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The Muses were honored through artistic and intellectual endeavors, and temples or sanctuaries were sometimes dedicated to them.

This reflects the Romans’ reverence for the arts and education.

Sam's Mythology (6 decks)

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