The Thefts of Apollo's Cattle Flashcards
Who stole Apollo’s cattle
according to Greek mythology?
A) Hermes
B) Zeus
C) Artemis
D) Dionysus
A) Hermes
What did Hermes use to cover the
tracks of the stolen cattle?
A) Clouds
B) Branches
C) Shoes
D) Sponges
B) Branches
In the myth, where did Hermes
hide the stolen cattle?
A) In a cave
B) In the sky
C) Underwater
D) In the woods
A) In a cave
What did Apollo accuse Hermes of
stealing in addition to the cattle?
A) His lyre
B) His bow
C) His sandals
D) His throne
A) His lyre
Personal note:
But the lyre wasn’t invented by then, right?
Which deity intervened to resolve
the conflict between Apollo and
Hermes?
A) Athena
B) Hera
C) Zeus
D) Demeter
C) Zeus
What did Zeus suggest as a
resolution to the dispute between
Apollo and Hermes?
A) Hermes should return the cattle
and apologize
B) Apollo should forgive Hermes
C) Hermes should offer Apollo a
gift
D) Both should share the cattle
D) Both should share the cattle
What did Hermes invent as a
peace offering to Apollo?
A) The flute
B) The lyre
C) The harp
D) The drum
B) The lyre
Who did Hermes play his newly
invented instrument for?
A) Apollo
B) Zeus
C) Athena
D) Hades
A) Apollo
In some versions of the myth,
how did Apollo react to Hermes’ music?
A) He was angry
B) He was indifferent
C) He was amused
D) He was jealous
D) He was jealous
What did Hermes do to prevent
Apollo from being angry about the
stolen cattle?
A) He offered to work for Apollo
B) He made Apollo laugh
C) He offered him wine
D) He promised him a gift
B) He made Apollo laugh
How many cattle did Hermes steal
from Apollo?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 12
D) 3
C) 12
What did Hermes use to fashion
the first lyre?
A) Tortoise shell
B) Goat horns
C) Tree bark
D) Lion’s mane
A) A tortoise shell
How did Apollo discover that
Hermes was the thief?
A) He saw him hiding the cattle
B) He followed the tracks
C) He questioned the other gods
D) He used divination
B) He followed the tracks
What was Hermes’ response
when Apollo accused him of stealing?
A) He denied it
B) He confessed
C) He blamed someone else
D) He challenged Apollo to a
contest
B) He confessed
What attribute is often
associated with Hermes in Greek
mythology?
A) Wisdom
B) Beauty
C) Speed
D) Strength
C) Speed
In some versions of the myth,
who did Hermes first steal from before
taking Apollo’s cattle?
A) Zeus
B) Hera
C) Dionysus
D) Demeter
A) Zeus
Which of these epithets is
commonly used for Hermes?
A) God of War
B) God of Love
C) Messenger of the Gods
D) God of the Sea
C) Messenger of the gods
What role did Hermes play
among the Greek gods besides being a
thief?
A) Healer
B) Trickster
C) Warrior
D) Scholar
A) Trickster
What did Hermes sacrifice to the
gods as an offering of peace?
A) A bull
B) A sheep
C) A goat
D) A pig
C) A goat
What punishment did Hermes
face for stealing Apollo’s cattle?
A) Exile from Olympus
B) Loss of his divine powers
C) No punishment, he was
forgiven
D) He had to serve Apollo for a
year
D) He had to serve Apollo for a year
Which animal did Hermes use to
pull Apollo’s chariot as part of his
punishment?
A) Horses
B) Cows
C) Deer
D) Goats
D) Goats
In some versions of the myth,
who helped Hermes in stealing
Apollo’s cattle?
A) Pan
B) Athena
C) Artemis
D) Dionysus
A) Pan
How did Hermes manage to steal
the cattle without being noticed?
A) He put them to sleep with
magic
B) He disguised himself as Apollo
C) He waited until nightfall
D) He bribed the guards
A) He put them to sleep with magic
What is the Greek term for
Hermes’ role as a guide of souls to the
underworld?
A) Psychopomp
B) Hades’ Herald
C) Underworld Guide
D) Soul Conductor
A) Psychopomp
What is the Roman equivalent of
Hermes?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Mercury
D) Apollo
C) Mercury
