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Greek Mythology & Allusions

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    A review of common Greek myths and the associated allusions.
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  • What does "The Midas Touch" mean?
    Always Lucky
  •  15
  • What does "Achilles' Heel" mean?
    A Weakness
  •  20
  • What does "Pandora's Box" mean?
    To Invite Trouble
  •  25
  • Where do the major Gods & Goddesses live?
    Mount Olympus
  •  10
  • Name a God from the Greek Creation Myth.
    Uranus, Zeus, Cronus, or Chaos
  •  20
  • Name a Goddess from the Greek Creation Myth.
    Gaea, Metis, Rhea
  •  25
  • Who did King Midas turn to gold?
    Daughter
  •  5
  • Why did Ancient Greeks create myths?
    Lessons or Explain Natural Events
  •  20
  • What is an allusion?
    Reference to history or literature
  •  25
  • What does "Herculean" mean?
    Extreme strength, or a mighty try
  •  15
  • What does "Odyssey" mean?
    A long trip
  •  10
  • What is a "Trojan Horse"?
    Something that hides its true meaning
  •  20
  • What is Athena the goddess of?
    Wisdom
  •  25
  • What is Poseidon the god of?
    The sea
  •  20
  • What is Hades the god of?
    The Underworld
  •  15
  • What is Zeus the god of?
    The Gods
  •  10