Greek and Roman Mythology
Famous Myths and Stories
Creatures
100

Who was the Greek god of the sea?

Poseidon

100

Who, in Greek mythology, was cursed to turn anyone who looked at her into stone?

Medusa

100

What is the name of the half-human, half-horse creatures in Greek mythology?

Centaurs

200

Which Roman god is equivalent to the Greek god Ares?

Mars

200

Who was punished by turning everything he touched into gold?

King Midas

200

Which creature from Greek mythology has the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and a serpent for a tail?

Chimera

300

In Greek mythology, who is known as the messenger of the gods?

Hermes

300

Who was the hero that killed the Minotaur in Greek mythology?

Theseus

300

Which bird in Egyptian mythology is said to rise from its ashes to be reborn?

Phoenix

400

Who were the twin brothers raised by a she-wolf in Roman mythology?

Romulus and Remus

400

Which hero of Greek mythology had to complete 12 impossible tasks to atone for a terrible crime?

Hercules

400

In Greek mythology, what monster has multiple heads, each one that grows back after being cut off?

Hydra

500

What Roman god is associated with the sun and music, often depicted with a lyre?

Apollo

500

In Norse mythology, what creature will bring about the end of the world during Ragnarök?

Fenrir

500

What winged creature in Greek mythology is known for its ability to turn people into stone?

Gorgon (Medusa)