Gods
The god of the skies, thunder, and lightning
Zeus
These two lovers took a journey to the Underworld that ended in tragedy
Orpheus and Eurydice
It took this Greek King 10 years to return home after the end of the Trojan War
Odysseus
The four main types of myths
Historical, aetiological, psychological, literary
Name three of the archetypes we discussed in class
Hero, monster, mother, trickster, lover, or mentor
The god of the sea, storms, and horses
Poseidon
This former king was punished to push a rock up a hill for eternity
Sisyphus
This hero was a powerful asset in the Trojan War, but not invulnerable as some myths say
Achilles
Name the type of myth: Persephone and Hades
Natural (explains the changing of the seasons)
She was considered "the most beautiful woman in the world"
Helen
The god of the Underworld
Hades
This inventor made wings for Icarus to fly...
Daedalus
This hero wore the skin of a lion
Hercules
Name the type of myth: The Trojan War
Historical (re-tells a historical event through a mythical lens)
List 2 monsters Odysseus encountered
Charybdis, Scylla, Polyphemus, Sirens, Circe...
The queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage
Hera
This is the monster best known for being slain by Perseus
Medusa
This hero braved the Labyrinth and defeated the Minotaur
Theseus
Name the type of myth: Prometheus
Natural (explains how humans were created and how they received fire from the gods)
List 3 of Hercules' labors
Nemean Lion, Lernean Hydra, Ceryneian Hind, Erymanthian Boar, Augean Stables, Symphalian Birds, Cretan Bull, Horses of Diomedes, Belt of Hippolyta, Cattle of Geryon, Apples of the Hesperides, Cerberus
The god of the forge
Hephaestus
To escape Apollo, Daphne's father turned her into this kind of tree
Laurel tree
This Greek king sacrificed his own daughter to appease the goddess Artemis
Agamemnon
Name the type of myth: Theseus and the Minotaur
Literary (serves to entertain)
FINAL JEOPARDY: Name 1 piece of media that references Greek Mythology and explain how it connects.
Variety of answers are acceptable