Stories of Ancient Greece

Riddles

100

I am the daughter of Demeter. I spend half my year on Earth and half if the year in the underworld. Who am I? 

Persephone

200

I was created by Zeus and sent to earth with a special box. I was not suppose to open but I did causing evil and sorrow to enter the world. Who am I? 

Pandora 

300

I am the biggest and strongest Titan who holds up the sky as a punishment from Zeus. Who am I? 

Atlas

400

I am a very strong man who has to seek help from Apollo to learn how to control my temper. Who am I? 

Hercules

500

I didn't not listen to my father and flew to close to the sun. Who am I? 

Icarus

Vocabulary

100

What is a labyrinth? 

maze

200

What are arachnids and who are they named after? 

spiders- Arachne 

300

If you are unraveling something what are you doing? 

unwinding, coming apart 

400

What is something that is amusing? 

something that is funny or entertaining

500

What does it mean if someone gives you guidance? 

they give you advise or help you

Gods

100

King of the gods and goddesses 

Zeus 

200

I beat Arachne in a weaving competition, and then turned her into a spider. 

Athena 

300

I created humans and then was punished by my father because I gave them fire. 

Prometheus 

400

I am not a full blooded god, but I do many difficult jobs to help others.  

Hercules 

500

I am not a god but I am a genius and some call me brilliant for creating the labyrinth.  

Daedalus 

Goddesses

100

I turned Arachne into a spider. 

Athena 

200

I help Hippomenes bet Atalanta in a footrace. 

Aphrodite

300

I am the reason the seasons change. 

Demeter

400

I am Zeus wife and Queen of the Gods and Goddesses. 

Hera 

500

What do we call a fictional story from ancient times that tries to explain events or things in nature. 

Myth

Just fun

100

Where do the 12 main mythical Gods and Goddesses live? 

Mount Olympus 

200

A mythical character that is half bull-half man. 

minotaur 

300

Name three characters that can be included in myths? 

people, gods-goddesses, animals, mythical creatures. 

400

Tell an important lesson we learned from this unit. 

Where seasons came from, do what you are told, listen to your parents, do not be boastful.....

500

Tell about a supernatural power we heard about in this unit. 

immortal, lighting, changing the seasons, shape shifting, controlling the sea, holding up the sky.....