Anna
Dominica
Jill Maior
Jill Minor
Nana
100
This statue was on display at the National Geographic Museum for the Queens of Egypt Exhibit. She is a lion-headed goddess that lead pharaohs into war.
Who is Sekhmet?
100
The popular mythology-inspired series by Rick Riordan, it is probably the reason I became a Classics major.
What is Percy Jackson?
100
This picture shows one of the defining differences of the preservation from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius between Herculaneum and Pompeii, this is also the main feature of a national park in Arizona.
What is petrified wood?
100
Jupiter disguises himself as this virgin goddess to entice the maiden Callisto.
Who is Diana?
100
This game is the 3rd title in its series and was released on the Nintendo Wii. The instrumental for its opening theme, Audi famam illius, is the leitmotif of the game (and the reason I ever took Latin in high school). This party-style, fighting video game features popular characters from Nintendo and third-party franchises.
What is Super Smash Bros. Brawl?
200
A song by Al Stewart detailing the myths of Helen of Troy and Cassandra.
What is Helen and Cassandra?
200
This Sophoclean play is the first work of classical literature I ever read - it was assigned in 10th grade English. Most of my class was confused about the plot since Oedipus Rex was part of the 12th grade curriculum.
What is Antigone?
200
Dr. Hammond is laying in front of this Roman imperial building made during the reign of Augustus.
What is the Ara Pacis?
200
This Egyptian queen:
Who is Cleopatra VII?
200
This British city used to be a fort before it became a city in the Roman province of Britannia, named Eboracum. The newest version of this city exists in the United States.
What is York?
300
Referred to as the healing herb of Achilles. This plant is known for its medicinal properties and was named after the hero Achilles because of its description in the Iliad.
What is yarrow/Achillea millefolium?
300
My (historical) celebrity crush, and one of the people I would invite to my “if you could invite any 3 people to a dinner party who would they be” dinner party. The other two would be Alexander the Great and Richard III. While I think I would enjoy the company of Cleopatra, she and this guest would NOT get along. NB: Alex is on thin ice.
Who is Augustus?
300
This lovely kitty is sleeping in the cat sanctuary that is located where Julius Caesar was assassinated.
What is the Theater of Pompey/Largo Argentina?
300
She was called "The Tenth Muse" by Plato.
Who is Sappho?
300
This is the title of drum and bass duo Delta Heavy’s 2016 debut album which was released on RAM Records. It also shares its title with a blank verse poem written in the epic tradition by John Milton.
What is Paradise Lost?
400
The alternative name for Persephone, featured in the Lore Olympus comic.
What is κό⍴η/Kore?
400
I would love to become the director of an excavation some day - but this site would be a dream come true. I promise I won’t use dynamite like Schliemann!
What is Troy/Hissarlik?
400
Dr. Adkins is lecturing in front of a statue of Augustus, dressed as this high priest. This is also the role that Jason Grace assumes at the end of Blood of Olympus.
What is the pontifex maximus?
400
This Roman emperor:
Who is Hadrian?
400
This is the name of the Rocket League team who won the Season 5 Rocket League Championship Series Finals. It is a Latin word which means “worth, merit, or esteem.”
What is Dignitas?
500
A magical herb mentioned in book 10 of the Odyssey, it protected Odysseus from Circe’s power. Hermes brought the herb to him. It is possible this herb is based off of a snowdrop/Galanthus.
What is moly?
500
In the musical Les Misérables, the Thénardiers bid the audience goodbye singing, “Clear away the barricades and we're still there! We know where the wind is blowing, money is the stuff we smell. And when we're rich as [this ancient king], Jesus! Won't we see you all in Hell!” Additionally, in the Broadway version of Prince Ali, Aladdin is said to be “richer than [this ancient king and] he goes where he pleases.”
Who is Croesus?
500
This important military battle of the Gallic Wars was one of Julius Caesar’s greatest military achievements, that can be summed up in:
What is the Battle of Alesia?
500
A quotation about this (un)fortunate pair of lovers featured in Vergil's Aeneid can be found in an unlikely spot: the 9/11 Memorial.
Who are Nisus and Euryalus?
500
This is the English name of my favorite Pokémon. It was introduced in the 8th generation of the series, Pokémon Sword & Shield, which take place in a region based on Europe. Consisting of five troopers and a leader, known as "the brass," this Pokémon usually marches in a single file line headed by the brass, giving their formation the appearance of a caterpillar. However, it will occasionally break their formation to attack.
What is Falinks?