Gods and Goddesses
God of the sea and earthquakes
Who is Poseidon?
Deer and crescent moon
Who is Artemis?
Aphrodite
Who is Venus?
The repetition of a sound; this god talked so much that the the gods punished her by allowing her only to repeat what others say
What is an echo?
What is the Iliad?
The goddess of wisdom, courage, and war
Who is Athena?
Oak tree and eagle
Who is Zeus?
Ares
Who is Mars?
To wonder, marvel, or reflect; the Nine ________ inspired the fine arts
What is a muse?
The presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two foundational works of ancient Greek literature
Who is Homer?
The god of wine, parties, and drama
Who is Dionysus?
Dove and myrtle shrub
Who is Aphrodite?
Hermes
Who is Mercury?
Excessive love of oneself; this hunter was so enchanted by his own reflection in water that he couldn't look away, so the gods turned him into a flower.
What is narcissism/Narcissus?
The Greeks developed this scientific field, which they treated as a branch of mathematics, to a highly sophisticated level
Astronomy
The god of fire, craftsmen, and metalworkers
Who is Hephaestus?
Vulture and wild boar
Athena
Who is Minerva?
Natural geographical feature named after the god of fire
What are volcanoes?
Name at least 2 Famous Greek philosopher(s)
Who are Plato/Aristotle/Socrates?
The god of medicine, poetry, and music
Who is Apollo?
Cornucopia and sheaf of wheat
Who is Demeter?
Who is Bacchus?
A love potion or food that inspires romantic feelings; derived from the goddess of love
What is an aphrodisiac?
Guessing within 100 years in either direction, what years did the ancient Greek empire last?
What ancient empire existed from 700-323 B.C?