Gods and Goddesses
Who is known as the King of the Gods?
Zeus
Who was the hero who completed the Twelve Labors and was granted immortality?
Hercules
Where do the Greek gods live?
Mount Olympus (Mt. Olympus is fine too!)
What kind of creature is Cerberus, and what is his role?
Cerberus is a three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. He's a massive, fearsome beast that guards the gate of the underworld so no one can return back into the world of living!
What is a myth?
a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do.
Who is the god of the sea?
Poseidon
What was Achilles' only weak spot?
His heel
What is a vehicle with two wheels used in ancient times. It was pulled by horses and driven from a standing position. It was used in wars, races, and other public events.
Chariot
What is a Titan in Greek mythology?
A powerful, ancient being who ruled before the Olympian gods; giant godlike beings descended from Uranus and Gaea and eventually defeated and replaced by the Olympian gods.
What does it mean to be mortal?
To be able to die.
Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Athena
Who is considered a hero in Greek mythology?
So, what is the definition of "hero" in greek mythology?
a person who has courage and who is a model for others.
What is the Underworld AND who is it ruled by?
An imaginary world beneath the earth's surface where dead people and spirits live; ruled by Hades
Who is Charon, and what does he do?
The ferryman of Hades; carries souls across the River Styx for a coin.
What is a prophecy?
A prediction or warning of future events (often given by an oracle)
Who is the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
What is a legend in Greek mythology?
What is the definition of "legend"?
a story or group of stories that have been handed down from a time long ago and that many people in a society know but cannot prove to be true or untrue.
What is the term used to describe all the gods in Greek mythology, collectively?
The pantheon.
What is a labyrinth?
A maze, famously designed to trap the Minotaur.
What does it mean to sacrifice something in Greek mythology?
To offer something valuable to the gods, often to gain their favor.
Who is the god of the forge and blacksmiths?
Hephaestus
What does "epic" mean in the context of Greek mythology
Having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. (your answers
More specifically, A long narrative poem that tells the heroic deeds of a legendary figure.
What is Tartarus, and who is sent there?
A deep pit in the Underworld where the worst offenders, like scoundrels and murderers, are punished
What punishments are given to Sisyphus and Tantalus in Tartarus?
Sisyphus must push a boulder up a hill forever, and Tantalus is eternally hungry and thirsty.
What did Hephaestus create to help him walk and work in his workshop?
Two robots of gold and silver with mechanical brains that could think and speak.