GM 101
What is Greek Mythology?
the “Big Three” Gods
Who are Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon?
Kidnapped by Hades and tricked into being forced to stay in the Underworld with him for 6 months of the year. Goddess of Spring
Who is Persephone?
The main character of the popular books, tv series, and movies by Rick Riordan
Who is Perseus?
one the Gorgon sisters, was cursed by Athena to turn anyone who looked into her eyes into stone
Who is Medusa?
Ancient Greek used _____ to help understand things happening around them, such as forces of nature.
What are myths?
Goddess of Beauty/Love
Who is Aphrodite?
Three women in charge of weaving and cutting the strings of mortal lives.
Who are the Fates?
Disney animated film features this character who completed 12 labors
Who is Hercules?
Winged Horse, originated from the blood of Medusa
What is Pegasus?
The location the main gods and goddesses lived
What is Mount Olympus?
Twin God and Goddess
Who are Apollo and Artemis?
First mortal woman, created by Zeus to be curious and invite the suffering of man by giving her a box she couldn’t open without consequences
Who is Pandora?
Popular Broadway musical featuring the story of Orpheus and Eurydice
What is Hadestown?
Half goat, half man (hint: Grover)
What is a satyr?
AOverall name for the 4 gods and goddesses who descended from Chaos (hint: one of them was the one who ate all of children)
Who are the Titans?
Goddess of war and wisdom
Who is Athena?
Odysseus and his men escaped the Cyclops‘s cave after getting him drunk, blinding him, and ____.
What is hiding under the bellies of sheep?
3 type of media/entertainment that have been influenced by Greek Mythology
What are music, film, television, podcasts, literature, art (pick three)?
Large, 3 headed dog. Lives in the Underworld as a guard for Hades
What is Cerberus?
The first written account of Greek Myths in 700 BC. Written by Hesiod.
What is Theogony?
Goddess of the harvest/weather. Mother of Persephone.
Who is Demeter?
God and his wife who tried to escape the Underworld by traveling back out without looking at one another. He failed, saw her face, and was doomed to eternity in the underworld anyway.
Who are Orpheus and Eurydice?
Famous playwright whose dramas and literature often included influences from Greek mythology which would go on to shape future works among other artists
Who is Shakespeare?
When one head of this giant, many headed serpent is cut off, 2 more grow back. Defeated by Hercules.
What is the Hydra?