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Gods and Goddesses
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Greek Mythology
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Gods and Goddesses 2
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Who was the ruler of the Heavens?
Zeus
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Where does the phrase "If Looks Could Kill" come from?
Medusa-her looks could actually kill.
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Where do the gods and goddesses live?
Mt. Olympus
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What does Herculean mean?
Something that is very hard to perfomr, and requires great strength.
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Who was Zeus's brother and lord of the Underworld?
Hades
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Which god was considered the messenger of the gods-he is seen most often with his winged cap and sandals?
Hermes
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What does Titanic mean?
Something that is great in size and strength or achievement.
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How were the gods and goddesses shown?
Shown as humans, but could change to animals and they each had their own special talent.
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What does the Weight of the World mean?
Carrying a large burden or problem to bear.
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Which god's symbol was the trident?
Poseidon
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Who was Zeus's wife?
Hera
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What do we think of when we mention Cupid?
Cupid is to play matchmaker. When fall in love, you are said to be hit by Cupid's arrow.
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What is the difference between fiction and fantasy?
Fiction is a story that could be true, but is not. Fantasy is writing that is so imaginative that it could never exist.
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Explain what an Achilles Heel means?
Your weakness or flaw.
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Who was the goddess of wisdom and battle?
Athena
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Which god was considered the most "Greek of all gods"
Apollo
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What does Siren's Song mean?
Stomething that is beautiful and you really want it, but it has the potential to be dangerous.
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Why was Greek Mythology created?
To explain humans, fate, natures, good, evil, and beginnings
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Where did Achilles's mother dip him?
the River Styx
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Who was the god of War?
Ares
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Who was the god of agriculture?
Demeter
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What does Midas Touch mean?
Everything a person touches or does brings them fame and fortune.
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To make the gods immortal, they were said to have what in their bodies instead of blood?
Ichor
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Explain Pandora's Box. What was the one item still left in the box?
All that was left was Hope.
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Who was the goddess of the moon and hunt? She protected young maidens and defenseless animals?
Artemis