Wordplay
The modern athletic brand inspired by the Greek goddess of victory.
Nike
"Excessive pride of self-confidence, usually towards or defiance of the gods, leading to retribution or nemesis"
Hubris
This philosopher believed the world we see is a shadow of a higher reality (bonus 100 points for answering: "What did this philosopher call these shadows of a higher reality?")
Plato // Forms
The Greek god NOT eaten by his father
Zeus
This ancient myth explores why negative human emotions were created and represents the consequences of giving in to temptation
Pandora's Box
This modern watch company is named after the King of Titans and the God of Time and Agriculture
Cronus
The meaning of the word "Oedipus"
Swollen foot
This philosopher believed in Dualism, a philosophy composed of two distinct and often opposing substances or principles, most commonly referring to the separation of mind and body. This belief led this philosopher to always question everything.
Socrates
The modern term "bearing the weight of the world" was inspired by this ancient myth
Atlas
A modern auto-mechanics company named their brand after this ancient myth because of their "magic hands"
This symbol is used as the modern medicine and health symbol, named after the Greek god of medicine
The Rod of Asclepius
Heracles performed a series of tasks, famously known as...
The 12 Labors
This philosopher believed in observing the real world, and believed that the universe consisted of ten spheres with the earth at the center
Aristotle
Minotaur
This ancient myth explores the consequences of defying a higher power to create new life, resulting in suffering a terrible, eternal punishment.
Prometheus and the Gift of Fire (Prometheus)
This modern luxury suitcase and travel brand named their company after the God of Commerce and Thieves, also known as the Messenger of the Gods.
Hermes
"The love of wisdom"
Philosophy
What famous leader did Aristotle tutor?
Alexander the Great
This mythological person is represented in modern media and literature by being portrayed as a wise and nurturing leader or mentor to heroes
Chiron
This ancient story explores the conflict between a comfortable "false" reality and the painful but true world.
Plato's Allegory of the Cave
This modern company represents the Greek goddess Aphrodite by appreciating her values of gentle, loving, and nurturing
Dove soap
This type of story includes a main character who attempts to escape a predetermined fate, but their actions lead them to ensure it comes true anyway, ultimately leading to self-destruction
Tragedy or Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Who did Plato think would be the best ruler for society?
A philosopher-king
This person acted as a mentor/friend to Theseus by giving him the ball of string that he used to find his way through the labyrinth.
Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete
Perseus, Chiron, and Heracles were each gifted something by the gods. What were they each gifted?
Constellations