Who is it?
Mythological Names
Book 3 and More
WILD CARD
Throwback to Unit 2
100
"In Book 1, I am the pater familias and a banker by occupation."
Who is Caecillius?
100
"I am a very fierce looking dog. I died looking after my master."
Who is Cerberus?
100
"I am the family cook. Everyone accuses me of slacking off but that is untr- oh no! Is that the dog on the table???"
Who is Grumio?
100
"I am the mater familias. I always make sure that the slaves are doing their jobs and that my hair is done up in the latest fashion."
Who is Metella?
100
"I am a super mean Roman senator in charge of affairs in Britain while General Agricola is away. I have lots of slaves and a wife named Rufilla who does not seem to like country life"
Who is Salvius?
200
Name of the person pictured here.
Who is Narcissus?
200
This mortal wished that everything he touched turned to gold.
Who is King Midas?
200
"I am the son of a wealthy Pompeian banker. I used to spend most of my time studying or having debates with my friends, but the disaster that struck our town has forced me to grow up fast."
Who is Quintus?
200
This blind poet is said to be the author of the Odyssey and the Iliad.
Who is Homer?
200
"I stayed with my master till the very end, even though I had the opportunity to leave. Later I opened a glass shop which led to my being saved by a cat."
Who is Clemens?
300
Circe the witch transforms Odysseus' men into these.
What are pigs?
300
This goddess comes back to the upper world to usher in the beginning of spring.
Who is Persephone / Proserpina?
300
"I am the best friend of Modestus. Heaven knows why..."
Who is Strythio?
300
This Roman holiday celebrated liberty and the overturning of social norms.
What was Saturnalia?
300
"I trained a bear to impress the king but things got a little out of hand when I took him to the party."
Who is Belimicus?
400
This man took TWENTY YEARS to return home from war in Ithaca.
Who is Odysseus / Ulysses?
400
These creatures are depicted as bird-women (or mermaids sometimes) and they sing you to your death.
What are Sirens?
400
"I used to love Bulbus; then I loved Modestus; now I love Bulbus again!"
Who is Vilbia?
400
The name of the loyal wife who waits for her husband to return from war.
Who is Penelope?
400
"I am Barbillus' son and heir. I wanted to go to my bestie's wedding, even though winter was coming. The ship crashed and my mother died. Now I'm in the army."
Who is Rufus?