Greek Mythology - 4 - Answers

Published: Tuesday 13th June 2023A free quiz about all aspects of Greek mythology.
  1. Who abducted Helen of Troy and thus started the Trojan War? Paris.
  2. What did King Aeetes possess that was sought by Jason? The Golden Fleece.
  3. Sharing his name with a delivery company, which son of Zeus is said to have invented the lyre soon after his birth? Hermes.
  4. Who helped Heracles slay the Lernean Hydra? Iolaus.
  5. Who was the Greek God of the Sun? Helios.
  6. In Greek mythology where did the great and virtuous go after death? Elysian Fields.
  7. By what collective name are Medusa, Stheno and Euryale known? The Gorgons.
  8. Which creature was half man and half bull? Minotaur.
  9. Who was the Greek equivalent of the Roman God Mars? Ares, the God of War.
  10. Who abducted Persephone and took her to the Underworld? Hades.
  11. Which Greek hero tamed Pegasus and killed the Chimera? Bellerophon.
  12. Whose face was said to have launched a thousand ships? Helen of Troy.
  13. Who were the one-eyed giants descended from Gaia and Uranus? Cyclops.
  14. Who was the Greek hunter, son of Poseidon and Euryale after whom the constellation was named? Orion.
  15. Who according to myth was born fully armed from the head of Zeus? Athena.
  16. What type of creature was Amaltea? She-Goat.
  17. Which was the Greek watchman that had a 100 eyes on his body? Argos.
  18. Which nymph was cursed by Hera to only be able to speak the last words spoken to her? Echo.
  19. What creatures lured sailors onto the rocks by their beautiful singing? Sirens.
  20. What is the Goddess Artemis usually pictured carrying? A bow and arrow.

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