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Other Myths
100

He loved gold so much he talked a god into giving him the power to turn everything he touched into gold.

Who is King Midas?

100

He's got a lightning bolt.

Who is Zeus?

100

If you yearn to possess or have something, you --- it.

What is covet?

100

This story explains why we have seasons -- nothing grows in the winter and then the earth comes to life again in the spring.

What is Demeter and Persephone?

100

Hercules had to perform this many labors, thanks to Hera.

What is 12?

200

Orpheus loved her so much he appealed to Hades to restore her to the living.

Who is Euridice?

200

He strikes his trident on the ground and causes the earth to shake.

Who is Poseidon?

200

A foolish act, idea, or practice is a ---.

What is a folly?

200

This story explains why the berries on the mulberry tree are dark red rather than white.

What is Pyramus and Thisbe?

200

After his father tried to serve him up as stew, the gods brought him back to life. Later, he competed for a princess in a chariot race and started the Olympic games.

Who is Pelops?

300

An arrow from Eros hit this god, making him fall in love with -- and kidnap -- Persephone.

Who is Hades?

300

He is Aphrodite's son, who shoots his arrow and makes others fall in love.

Who is Eros (Cupid in Roman mythology)?
300

A set of stories or beliefs belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition are called.

What is mythology?

300

She is why your voice bounces off the mountainside.

Who is Echo?

300

They were star-crossed lovers, kind of like Romeo and Juliet.

Who are Pyramus and Thisbe?

400

These lovers had to whisper through the crack in the wall between their houses because their parents forbade their love.

Who are Pyramus and Thisbe?

400

Her weapon is the bow and arrow, and she is a twin to Apollo.

Who is Artemis?

400

Having an excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance makes one a ---.

What is a narcissist?

400

His fall is a good reason to know your place and not fly too close to the sun.

Who is Icarus?

400

This guy was sent off to slay the monster Medusa by a king who wanted his mother and needed to get him out of the way.

Who is Perseus?

500

Epimetheus (you know, Epi -- Pro's brother) fell in love with this girl, but that story is kind of like opening a can of worms.

Who is Pandora?

500

He has winged sandals and a winged hat. He acts as a  messenger god.

Who is Hermes?

500

To talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way is to ---.

What is prattle?

500

Whatever you do, don't make her mad. She'll get even!

Who is Hera?

500

His skill at healing people made him the first great physician and he created the first hospital. But when he started bringing the dead back to life, Zeus hurled a thunderbolt at him.

Who is Asclepius?

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