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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

  •  English    100     Public
    Preparation for National Mythology Exam
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  • Why is the Owl a symbol of Athena?
    The owl is a symbol of wisdom.
    The owl's wide eyes would be a benefit in battle.
    The owl was Athena's favorite bird.
    Athena and the owl are most active at night.
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  • Actaeon is punished because he sees Artemis....
    hunting in Zeus' sacred grove.
    talking with Eros.
    slaying the daughters of Niobe.
    bathing with her attendants.
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  • What are the names given to the earth and sky?
    Gaea and Uranus
    Zeus and Hera
    Apollo and Artemis
    Rhea and Cronus
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  • Who would a GREEK pray to for safe sea travel?
    Poseidon
    Neptune
    Ares
    Mars
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  • ROMANS searching for a love connection might seek assistance from whom?
    Cupid
    Valentine
    Eros
    Athena
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  • Which of the following was the oldest on this list?
    Poseidon
    Ares
    Hades
    Zeus
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  • What was the third generation called?
    Mortals
    Olympians
    Cyclopes
    Titans
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  • What was Hestia's job?
    Her job was to assist the smiths at the forge.
    Her job was to tend the sacred fire.
    Her job was to care for newborns.
    Her job was to herd sheep.
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  • Which goddess will remain childless?
    Athena
    Artemis
    Persephone
    Aphrodite
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  • Who gave birth to the Cyclopes?
    Gaea
    Amphitrite
    Hera
    Metis
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  • What animal represents Athena?
    Penquin
    Peacock
    Owl
    Goose
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  • What are the names of the three Cyclopes?
    Hail, Wind and Rain
    Ash, Flame and Fire
    Earth, Wind and Fire
    Lightning, Thunder and Thunderbolt
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  • Who became queen of the underworld when she was kidnapped by Hades?
    Artemis
    Athena
    Persephone
    Demeter
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  • They call me the messenger of the gods.
    Dionysus, Mercury
    Hermes, Mercury
    Eros, Cupid
    Hermes, Eros
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  • What are the Greek and Roman names of the King of the Gods?
    Zeus, Saturn
    Zeus, Jupiter
    Uranus, Jupiter
    Zeus, Mars
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  • Who might I be?
    Athena, Minerva
    Artemis, Diana
    Hera, Juno
    Hestia, Vesta
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