Culture
Thought to have began in 776 BC, this event is now held every 4 years between all of the worlds countries
What are The Olympic Games
This is the name of the largest body of water that Greece touches
What is the Mediterranean Sea
A somewhat common name amongst Greek males, this mythological figure was considered to be the greatest hero of Greek mythology
Who is Achilles
Represented by the trident, dolphin, and the bull, this is the name of the Greek God of the sea
Who is Poseidon
Odysseas was the main character of The Odyssey, written by this individual
Who is Homer
This crop has been the lifeblood of Greece throughout history, due to its ability to grow in harsh conditions, and is used heavily in Greek cuisine.
What is the Olive
This is the highest peak in all of Greece, known as the home of the Greek pantheon
What is Mount Olympus
Though not principally a deity, this is the name of the woman was a talented weaver who was turned into a spider by Athena
Who is Arachnae
This was the name of the three-headed dog that guarded the gates of the underworld
This Greek author is best known for his collection of fables
Who is Aesop
These are the names of the large clay jars/vessels commonly used by Ancient Greeks for storage, which often had art depicted on them
What are amphorae
This is the largest island in Greece
What is Crete
Greek mythology features a series of animal-human hybrids. This is the name of the human-goat hybrids
What are Satyrs
In the Botticelli painting "Birth of Venus", Venus-or Aphrodite-is seen emerging from this
What is a Scallop Shell
This Greek writer is known as the worlds first historian
Who is Herodotus
Thalia and Melpomene, usually represented as a pair of masks, tend to represent these concepts in Classical Greek Theatre
What are Comedy and Tragedy
What is Iran
This was the name of the figure in Greek mythology who "flew too close to the sun" in a flying apparatus made by him and his father
Who was Icarus
A formless void that the world was born from, this is the name of what the Greeks believe was the first primordial being in the universe
Who is Chaos
Though his existence is questioned, this Greek philosopher is known as the "first" Western philosopher, and taught Plato and Aristotle
Who is Socrates
Greco-Buddhism is a result of Buddhism spreading out of India during the conquests of this man, who spread Greek culture through South-Central Asia
Who is Alexander the Great
This famous Italian island was under Greek influence for about 600 years
What is Sicily
Thought to be the worst part of the underworld, this place is home to the titans and the worst of humanity
What is Tartarus
Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos are said to have controlled the lives of mortals through a thread they weave, measure, and cut. The three of them together are known by this name
What are the fates
Hailing from Lesvos, this female playwright has become synonymous with queer women
Who is Sappho