Greek Mythology Dec. 7, 2023 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

In the story of Phaethon, several natural phenomena are explained (every myth must explain a natural phenomenon). Which one did the story NOT explain?

sea creatures

poplar trees

ice caps

deserts

In the story of Phaethon, who saved him from being lost in the woods as he searched for Apollo?

hawks

doves

ravens

pigeons

In the story of Phaethon, the he was told to keep the "middle way." However, as he was driving the chariot over some villages, he realized what?

people would think he was Apollo

he might burn up the towns

he can burn up Epaphus

he was actually not thinking at all

In the story of Phaethon, it describes how his sisters cried so much after learning their brother died, that they were turned into what?

poplar trees

oak tress

maple trees

weeping willow trees

In the original story of Hercules, why did Hera hate Hercules so much?

he was the result of Zeus's relationship with another woman

Hercules' mom once insulted Hera

Hercules once insulted Hera

Hercules once stole a treasure from Hera's palace

In original Greek myth "Hercules," he must perform 12 labors because he committed a heinous crime. What caused him to commit the crime?

Hera cast a spell on him that made him temporarily crazy

he was manipulated by his father, the King of Argos

he was very greedy and wanted gold and precious stones

he wanted to become a real, full god

In the story of Arachne, what did Athena do immediately upon seeing what Arachne produced on her rug?

she slapped her across the face and tore her work up

she turned her into a spider immediately

she shoved Arachne to the ground and insulted her

she killed Arachne

In the story of Arachne: what images did Arachne NOT produce (during the contest) that infuriated Athena?

an image of Athena casting a spell on Medusa

images of the gods using trickery or dishonesty

images of the gods disguising themselves as humans

depictions of gods committing immoral or evil acts

In the story of Arachne, where does the story take place?

Greece

England

Italy

Scandinavia

In the story of Arachne, the crowd gathers to watch the magical talents of Arachne as she weaves. What did some of the people in the crowd say that annoyed Arachne?

they said that Athena most likely taught her how to weave

they said that she is talented and stunningly beautiful

they said that she was taught by a God (not a goddess)

they said her skills were not quite as good as Athena´s

In the story of Arachne, it gives the background in the beginning of the story. Pick the best description of the father´s demeanor (personality).

humble

arrogant

snobby

humorous

This King was sent to the Underworld. Today, there is an English word that comes from it. The word means "to tease or torment and keep it out of reach."

King Tantalus

King Argos

King Midas

The King of Hades

Pick the best definition for the English word "Narcissist"

one who is in love with oneself

someone who "tells" on another person who is breaking a rule

someone who is very rude and snobbish

someone who hates being around others and prefers solitude

Which of the following words in English came from the god Mars ( Ares), the God of War??

martial law

maritime

marvelous

Martian

There is a word in English that was derived from the Three Fates. Hint: think of garments. What is the Fate's name?

Clothos

Atropos

Silkos

Wooly

A "pandemic" happens when a disease encompasses a whole country or world. The word is derived from WHOM?

Pandora (wife of Epimetheus)

Pan (god of the wild)

Peter Pan

Panacea (Goddess of Universal Remedy)

In Greek mythology, there is a deity named Hypnos, the God of Sleep. Which word does NOT come from this Greek mythology god?

hipster

hypnotize

hypnosis

hypnotic

This storm's name (similar to a hurricane) comes from mythology. Identify the storm.

cyclone

hurricane

tornado

hail

This character is the god of all monsters. An English word bares most of his name. (hint: weather)

Typhon

Iris

Hercules

Archilles

Pick the best definition of the idiom "Achilles' heel."

a metaphor for a person’s “fatal weakness”

a metaphor for the two sides of a person's character trait

a metaphor for the underlying motives of a nefarious person

shoes that are military style