Gods and Goddesses
He is the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus.
Who is Zeus?
God of the Underworld and ruler of Hadestown.
Who is Hades?
He completed twelve labors as punishment.
Who is Heracles (Hercules)?
This realm is ruled by Hades.
What is the Underworld/Hadestown?
Three-headed dog guarding the Underworld.
What is Cerberus?
Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, born from Zeus’s head.
Who is Athena?
Goddess of spring and queen of the Underworld.
Who is Persephone?
He was dipped in the River Styx, except for his heel.
Who is Achilles?
River souls cross to reach the Underworld.
What is the River Styx?
Half-man, half-bull creature trapped in the Labyrinth.
What is the Minotaur?
God of the sun, music, and prophecy.
Who is Apollo?
What internal conflict does Persephone face throughout Hadestown?
What is the struggle between her love for Hades and her longing for freedom and the natural world?
Who saved Andromeda from Poseidon's sea monster?
Who is Perseus?
How does Orpheus get into the Underworld?
What is his song
Winged horse born from Medusa’s blood.
What is Pegasus?
Known for her dual role as goddess of the hearth and domestic life, she gave up her throne on Olympus.
Who is Hestia?
How does Hades manipulate Eurydice into signing the contract?
What is he offers her safety and work, exploiting her vulnerability and fear of starvation?
Who saved his men from turning into pigs?
Who is Odysseus?
Orpheus must follow what rule to bring Eurydice back?
What is not turning back to look at her?
Scorned nymph turned deadly sea monster with six heads.
Who is Scylla?
This goddess of magic and crossroads is often associated with ghosts and necromancy.
Who is Hecate?
Three sister goddesses that determine mortal's futures.
Who is the Fates?
Beautiful mortal whom Aphrodite was infatuated by, ultimately killed by Artemis' boar.
Who is Adonis?
In Hadestown, what does the Underworld function as?
What is an underground factory?
One-hundred eyed creature slain by Hermes.
Who is Argus Panoptes?