GM 101
What is Greek Mythology?
the “Big Three” Gods
Who are Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon?
Kidnapped by Hades and tricked into being forced to stay in the Underworld with him for 6 months of the year. Goddess of Spring
Who is Persephone?
Percy Jackson is based off of this mythological character.
Who is Perseus?
one the Gorgon sisters, was cursed by Athena to turn anyone who looked into her eyes into stone
Who is Medusa?
Ancient Greek used _____ to help understand things happening around them, such as forces of nature.
What are myths?
Goddess of Beauty/Love
Who is Aphrodite?
Explain what happened when Icarus made wings to fly away?
He flew too close to the sun, and the heat melted his wax wings.
Disney animated film features this character who completed 12 labors
Who is Hercules?
Winged Horse, originated from the blood of Medusa
What is Pegasus?
The location the main gods and goddesses lived
What is Mount Olympus?
Twin God and Goddess
Who are Apollo and Artemis?
First mortal woman, created by Zeus to be curious and invite the suffering of man by giving her a box she couldn’t open without consequences
Who is Pandora?
Popular Broadway musical featuring the story of Orpheus and Eurydice
What is Hadestown?
Half goat, half man (hint: Grover)
What is a satyr?
AOverall name for the 4 gods and goddesses who descended from Chaos (hint: one of them was the one who ate all of children)
Who are the Titans?
Goddess of war and wisdom
Who is Athena?
Who's idea what the Trojan Horse?
Who is Odysseus?
3 type of media/entertainment that have been influenced by Greek Mythology
What are music, film, television, podcasts, literature, art (pick three)?
Large, 3 headed dog. Lives in the Underworld as a guard for Hades
What is Cerberus?
Name one of the famous written works by the author Homer.
What is The Iliad or The Odyssey
Goddess of the harvest/weather. Mother of Persephone.
Who is Demeter?
Who famously cut the head off of the gorgon Medusa?
Who is Perseus?
Famous playwright whose dramas and literature often included influences from Greek mythology which would go on to shape future works among other artists
Who is Shakespeare?
When one head of this giant, many headed serpent is cut off, 2 more grow back. Defeated by Hercules.
What is the Hydra?