Greek Mythology Trivia Questions
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What is the name of the home of the gods where Ganymede was taken to be their cupbearer?
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mount olympus
Which gorgon did Athena turn into a monster after catching her with Poseidon in her temple?
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medusa
Who is the hero of 'The Odyssey' born to Anticlea near Mt. Neriton on the island of Ithaca?
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odysseus
What is the name of the principal river of the netherworld, which means 'abhorrent'?
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styx
In Greek mythology, which goddess of wisdom is said to have been born fully armed from the head of Zeus?
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athena
In Greek mythology, what celestial body is Helios the god of, being the son of Thea and Hyperion?
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sun
What mythological creature was born to Pasiphae and is often depicted with a bull's head on a man's body?
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minotaur
Which earth-shaking Greek sea god delays the return of Odysseus home in The Odyssey?
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poseidon
In mythology, Danae gave birth to Perseus after Zeus visited her in the form of a shower of which precious metal?
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gold
Who is the great Greek god that is Apollo's father?
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zeus
Who is the sister-in-law of Prometheus known for opening a notorious box in mythology?
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pandora
Which ruler of the underworld in Greek mythology rarely, if ever, leaves his domain?
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hades
In ancient Greece, who was honored by both the Olympics and the Nemean Games?
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zeus
Which Greek god is known for controlling the thunderbolt, representing his immense power over both gods and men?
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zeus
Who was the son of Hecuba that abducted Helen, starting the Trojan War?
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paris
On which mountain, located on the Thessaly/Macedonia border, did tradition say Zeus resided?
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mount olympus
Which hero did Augeas refuse to pay the agreed reward for cleaning out his stables?
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hercules
Who is the Greek god that transformed himself into a stallion to be with Demeter?
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poseidon
Which celestial body fell in love with Endymion?
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moon
What item did Jason assemble the Argonauts to help him fetch in Greek mythology?
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golden fleece
According to one legend in Greek mythology, which group of warrior women fought in the Trojan War under their queen, Penthesilea?
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amazons
In Greek mythology, who is the figure that originally opened a jar, but whose story was later changed to involve a box?
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pandora
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