Mythology on Broadway
"Bless my soul, Herc was on a roll
Person of the week in every Greek opinion poll"
What is Hercules?
The city of Rome was founded in this country.
What is Italy?
"Canine" comes from canis and describes this animal.
What is a dog?
Selfie much? This man's obsession with his own face led to his transformation into a flower.
Who is Narcissus?
This god rules the Underworld.
Who is Hades?
"See, Orpheus was a poor boy But he had a gift to give: He could make you see how the world could be, In spite of the way that it is."
Remus and his brother were the legendary founders of Rome.
Who is Romulus?
"Feline" comes from feles and describes this animal.
What is a cat?
Lift much? In one account this man who was forced to carry the sky was transformed into a mountain range.
Who is Atlas?
This three-headed dog guards the Underworld.
Who is Cerberus?
"I'm the son of Poseidon
And I am gonna win
The son of Poseidon
And I'm done running"
What is The Lightning Thief?
These people would fight each and animals in the Colosseum and other amphitheatres.
"Equine" comes from equus and describes this animal.
What is a horse?
Weave much? This spider was once a gifted fiber artist in Greece.
Who is Arachne?
This goddess lives in the Underworld for half of the year.
Who is Persephone?
"You have married an Icarus / He has flown too close to the sun."
What is Hamilton?
Wealthier Romans ate dinner reclining on this furniture.
What are couches/beds?
"Porcine" comes from porcus and describes this animal.
What is a pig?
Moo much? This woman was changed into a cow by a jealous Hera to keep her away from Zeus.
Who is Io?
You must cross this river to enter the Underworld.
What is Styx?
"My son, I'm finally home!"
What is Epic?
In 44 BCE this man declared himself dictator for life. It did not go well for him...
Who is Julius Caesar?
"Serpentine" comes from serpens and describes this animal.
What is a snake?
Populate much? Deucalion and Pyrrha threw these behind their backs to create new humans.
What are rocks?
Pay this ferryman to take you across the river.
Who is Charon?