Yr 8 Myths and Legends | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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True or False: Myths have stories about gods and goddesses

True

Which one is the correct spelling: Odysus OR Odysseus?

Odysseus

Why was Odysseus tied to the mast of the boat?

So that he wouldn't run off from the Siren's call

What does "falling out of favour" mean?

loosing King Minos' trust/King Minos doesn't like them anymore

What did Daedalus make and why?

Wings for himself and Icarus so they could escape

What happened to Icarus?

Flew too close to the sun and his wings melted and he died

What was William Tell good at?

Shooting arrows

Why did they want to escape Crete?

King Minos wanted to keep them there because Daedalus is a great inventor

What 3 things did Daedalus make the wings out of?

wax, feathers and thread

What was hidden by the garland of flowers around the Sirens?

the bones of the men they have killed

Which one is the correct spelling: Sirens OR Syrens?

Sirens

Where is William Tell's story set?

Swiss/Sweden - was ruled by the Austrians

What is Ares the god of?

War

What is Hephaestus the god of?

Metalworking

Why did William Tell have to shoot the arrow?

Gessler told him he had to, otherwise he would be killed

What did William Tell do?

Shot an apple off his son's head

Is Odysseus a hero or a god?

Hero

Name the 3 mythical creatures Odysseus meets.

Sirens (mermaids), Scylla (6 headed monster) and Charydbis (whirlpool monster)

Where was Odysseus born and what is he known for?

Isle of Ithaca and being the King of Ithaca

Who is Athena?

Goddess of wisdom and war

What is Zeus the god of?

Sky, Lightning and Thunder. Also King of the Gods