Homer
How many epic poems did Homer write?
2
Which hero is known as the greatest Greek warrior in The Trojan War?
Achilles
What Titan is known for stealing fire and giving it to Man (against the will of Zeus)?
Prometheus
Who is Mr. Schoffler’s favorite God?
Poseidon
Which God threw King Peleus & Thetis a wedding?
Zeus
What language did Homer write in?
Greek
Which hero is known as the greatest Trojan hero in The Trojan War?
Hector
What is the meaning of “Pandora?” (Or, what does Pandora mean?)
All-Gifted
Which Goddess did Paris award the Golden Apple of Discord to?
Aphrodite
Which Goddess offered Paris wisdom and glory in war if he selected her to be the recipient of the Golden Apple of Discord?
Athena
Homer writes about what war in The Iliad?
The Trojan War
Which hero is credited for the idea of the wooden horse?
Odysseus
How many years (in total) is Odysseus away from his kingdom and family as a result of leaving Ithaca to fight in The Trojan War?
20 years!!
Who is the lesser sea-goddess that married King Peleus?
Thetis
What type of creature is Polyphemus?
Cyclops
What physical sense does Homer lack that makes being an author very difficult?
He is blind.
Which hero was dipped in the River Styx as a baby?
Achilles
What does the name “Prometheus” mean?
Foresight (or forethought)
Which God provided assistance to Odysseus by giving him a sprig of Moly to thwart the magic of Circe?
Hermès
Who is known as the Goddess of Quarreling and Discord?
Eris
How many lines long is Homer’s The Iliad in its original form?
50,000 lines!!
Which hero in “Troy” is known as The Breaker of Stones?
Ajax
What is the very last thing to come out of the box that Pandora opened?
Hope
Which Goddess is known as the “Rainbow Messenger?”
Iris
What was Odysseus and Penelope’s bed made out of?
A living olive tree!