Olden Times, Hera, Zeus, Hades
Which early generation of gods had only one eye?
Cyclopes
Hermes
Who were Aphrodite's parents?
Nobody (she was born from the sea)
Which god was associated with the Oracle at Deplhi?
Apollo
What was the destination of the Argo (where the Golden Fleece was hanging)?
Colchis
True or False: Juno had a good marriage with Jupiter (Roman names)
False:
1) He tricked her into marrying him
2) He had lots of other wives
3) She was "interested" in Jason
Who was the god of smiths and forges?
Hephaestus (Vulcan)
The only goddess who liked Ares was _____________
Aphrodite
Which animal was the goddess Artemis most associated with?
Deer
What set of monsters may have been inspired by a real world strait between Italy and Sicily where many shipwrecks occurred due to spiky rocks on one side and a whirlpool on the other?
Scylla and Charybdis
Which of the these Olympian gods was NOT eaten by Cronus?
Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Zeus
Zeus
Minerva (her Roman name) was born from __________
Zeus' forehead
True or False: Dionysus was raised by his mother Semele
False: she died, so he was raised by the Maenads
Poseidon's son was named ___________
Triton
Hercules' oar broke but Jason passed out so it was a tie
What was the name of the huge fire-breathing monster sent by Mother Earth to defeat Zeus?
Typhon
Athena was the Greek goddess of Wisdom and ____________
War / War strategy
What invention did Dionysus introduce to mankind?
Wine (remember Dolphins also)
What is the name of the floating island where Leto gave birth to Artemis and Apollo?
Delos
What 3 tasks does King Aeetes request Jason do in order to earn the Golden Fleece? (according to the book)
1) Harness fire breathing bulls
2) Plow the fields
3) Plant dragons teeth
What was the name of the goat who raised Zeus on the island of Crete?
Who did Hephaestus love more: his mother, or his father?
His mother (remember: he sided with Hera in a fight and Zeus threw him off Olympus)
What was the name of the two giant brothers who put Ares in a jar?
Poseidon's wife was named _______________
Amphitrite
Dragons