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100

This is the goddess of moon and hunting

Artemis

100

Who famously opened a box releasing evil into the world?

Pandora

100

Who begged his friends to return and bury his body?

Elpenor

100

What type of government was developed in Athens in Ancient Greece?

Democracy
100

This mythical bird is reborn from its own ashes

The Phoenix

200

This is the messenger god

Hermes

200

Who's punishment was to be chained to a rock for eternity while birds pecked out his organs daily?

Prometheus

200

What is the name of the King of the Laestrygonians?

King Lamus

200

Who rose to power to reunite Ancient Greece during the classical period?

Alexander the Great

200

Name another type of mythology other than Greek Mythology

Norse, Roman

300

This is the goddess of love

Aphrodite

300

Who famously defeated the Minotaur in the labyrinth?

Theseus

300

What is the name of Odysseus's home?

Pelicata Palace

300

Who is the author of "The Odyssey"

Homer

300

Who is the Goddess of Victory?

Nike

400

This is the god most loved by Humans

Dionysus

400

Hercules famously defeated Medusa using gifts he received from the Gods. Name the gifts.

Shield, sword, winged shoes, and a bag

400

Who is the mother of Odysseus?

Anticlea

400

What two famous works did Homer write?

The Iliad and The Odyssey

400

Which god or goddess granted King Midas's foolish wish?

Dionysus

500

This is the god of the forge

Hephestus

500

Who ignored his father's warning and foolishly flew too close to the sun?

Icarus

500

Whose kidnapping began the Trojan War?

Helen

500

Describe the roles of men versus women in Ancient Greece.

(Answers may vary)


Boys/men were trained in academic and physical skills, and girls/women were trained in domestic tasks like household and childcare
500

How many men and ships did Odysseus have at the beginning of his journey home from the Trojan Wars?

550 men and 12 ships