Greek Deities
This messenger god wore winged sandals and presides over travel, commerce, and thieves. Bonus 100 for the Roman name.
Who is Hermes?
Who is Polyhymnia?
This term translates to 'Hospitality' and is an important aspect of Greek culture.
What is Xenia?
Unlike Scylla and Charybdis, these creatures defeated sailors not with force but with irresistible music.
Who are the Sirens?
This is the mentor of both Odysseus and Telemachus
Who is Athena?
The Roman rendition of Heracles' name?
Who is Hercules?
This goddess of agriculture caused winter when her daughter was taken to the underworld. Bonus 100 for the Roman name.
Who is Demeter?
This Muse would be called upon when individuals sought guidance, inspiration, or knowledge regarding the skies.
Who is Urania?
This term translates to 'Homecoming' and is an important aspect of Greek culture.
What is Nostos?
These creatures are what resided on the Sun Gods' Island, Thrinacia.
What are Sacred Cattle?
This is what Odysseus was disguised as when he returned to Ithaca.
What is a beggar?
Who is Hera?
This goddess is often forgotten, choosing to give up her throne on Mt. Olympus to tend the sacred fire. Bonus 100 for the Roman name.
Who is Hestia?
This Muse inspired the retellings of the past, often depicted with a pen.
Who is Clio?
Odysseus received a bag of winds from this ruler of the winds, but his crew opened it.
Who is Aeolus?
This was offered to Odysseus in exchange for staying with the nymph Calypso forever.
What is Eternal Youth and Immortality?
This was the way Penelope kept the suitors at bay and gave her husband more time to return.
What is unravelling her shroud?
This Son of Zeus was known as the Strongest Hero.
Who is Heracles?
This god of war was known for his violent and chaotic nature. Bonus 100 for the Roman name.
Who is Ares?
The Muse Erato inspires this type of poetry.
What is Erotic or Romantic poetry?
What is the Lotus Fruit?
This was the name of the Blind Prophet Odysseus was sent to find.
Who is Tiresias?
The suitors failed this test because they lacked this quality that Odysseus alone possessed.
What is Strength and Skill?
In this labour, Heracles defeated a many-headed serpent that grew new heads when cut off.
What is the Hydra?
This twin sister of Apollo was the goddess of the hunt and the moon. Bonus 100 Points for Roman name.
Who is Artemis?
The makers of the film "Les Misérables" would ask for divine guidance from these two Muses.
Who are Erato (Muse of Lyrical Poetry or Song) and Melpomene (Muse of Tragedy)?
At this stop, giant cannibals destroyed all but one of Odysseus’ ships.
Who are the Laestrygonians?
Who is Jason?
Telemachus, guided by Athena, travels to Pylos and Sparta to interact with these two Kings.
Who are King Nestor and King Menelaus?
This final labour required Heracles to travel to the underworld and capture its three-headed guardian.
Who is Cerberus?
These Three Goddesses Controlled the Thread of Destiny.
Who are the Fates?
This Muse's name translates to "delight in dancing" in ancient Greek.
Who is Terpsichore?
This God assisted Odysseus in convincing Circe to release her enchantments.
Who is Hermes?
This is the name of Odysseus's mother, found in the underworld, who died of a broken heart.
Who is Anticleia?
Who is Eumaeus?
When Odysseus sees Heracles’ ghost, it is described as carrying this weapon and appearing like a warrior ready for battle.
What is a Bow and Arrow?