This great Greek warrior was raised by the centaur, Chiron.
Who is Achilles?
100
Filled with rage, he scorned his brother for not fighting more gallantly.
Who is Hector?
100
Staying true to her reputation, this goddess caused chaos at Thetis's wedding thus starting the Trojan war.
Who is Eris?
100
The two immortals who helped the Greeks win the battle, now turned against them, vowing to punish them.
Who are Athena and Poseidon?
100
A long, narrative poem about the deeds of a hero.
What is an epic poem?
200
This warrior came up with the vow that stated, "Let Helen choose her husband. Let us agree to her decision peacefully. Let us defend her should she be in danger."
Who is Oysseus?
200
In a strange twist of fate, this prince died after being struck by a poisoned arrow.
Who is Paris?
200
If only the Trojans had listened to this cursed but great gal...
Who is Cassandra?
200
He told the Trojans that the wooden horse was an offering to Athena.
Who is Sinon?
200
This literary genre deals with monsters, heroes, and gods and explains natural events.
What is a myth?
300
This warrior would not rest until Paris was dead so he agreed to a one-on-one battle with the Trojan warrior.
Who is King Menelaus?
300
This great Trojan warrior shoved an avalanche of boulders on the attacking Greeks and made it safely to Italy many years later.
Who is Aeneaus?
300
She protected the cowardly Trojan throughout the war.
Who is Aphrodite?
300
This powerful Greek warrior died by his own hand after battling for Achilles's armor.
Who is Ajax?
300
The original poetic form of this tale written by Homer consists of 24 books.
What is the Iliad?
400
This king of Mycenae took charge as overlord in the mission to find Helen.
Who is King Agamemnon?
400
This warrior, encouraged by Athena, was killed by Diomedes for violating the truce agreement between the two warring sides.
Who is Pandarus?
400
This fearless warrior fought beautifully for Troy only to fall victim to Achilles's sword - an act he soon regretted.
Who is Penthesilea?
400
This mighty warrior was left "holding the bag...well, helmet" after Aphrodite rescued his opponent.
Who is Menelaus?
400
The Iliad, or Trojan War, begins in what year?
What is the tenth year?
500
This less powerful warrior, with the help of the Myrmidons, successfully attacked the Trojans but was mortally wounded in the end.
Who is Patroclus?
500
This Ethiopian prince traveled to Troy to assist his uncle with the battle against the Greeks.
Who is Memnon?
500
After being scorned by Aphrodite, this god sided with the Greeks creating beautiful armor for one of their warriors.
Who is Hephaestus?
500
Along with Cassandra, he too, warned the Trojans only to meet the wrath of Poseidon.
Who is Laocoon?
500
This kind of hero demonstrates traits which are valued by that society.