Greek Mythology Test Vocabulary
Name the ruler that was over thrown, which enabled the Olympian gods to come to power. Name the god/goddess who over threw that ruler and state the relationship that god/goddess had to the former ruler.
- Over thrown ruler: These Olympians had come to power after their leader, Zeus, overthrew his father, Cronus (Time), leader of the Titans. - God who over threw that ruler and their relationship to the former ruler: God who overthrew Kronos was the God Zeus.
What 2 dangers guarded the passage between Sicily and Italy?
A whirl pool and rocks that separated them .
How did Hades come to be the ruler of the underworld?
According to the myth, the three sons of Kronos and Rhea - Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades - each drew lots to determine which part of the world they would rule. Zeus and Poseidon received the sky and the seas respectively, and Hades was therefore left with the Underworld.
What did Bellerophon do to his spear that would enable him to kill the Chimera?
Again the gods came to Bellerophon's aid, suggesting that a lump of lead affixed to the end of the spear would have a decidedly deadly effect.
What are the names and jobs of the Graces? Who did they attend to most?
Aglaia (Splendor), Euphrosyne (Festivity), and Thalia (Rejoicing). They tended to Aphrodite the most.Represent charm, beauty, and creativity.
What is a argon and why was Perseus sent to kill one?
An argon is part of Jason's crew and he was sent to kill him because
Who was Andromeda?
Andromeda was the daughter of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, the king of Ethiopia. Andromeda's mother claimed that they were more beautiful than the sea nymphs, the Nereids.
Who are the children of Zeus?
Ares., Eris, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite (maybe), Hermes, Artemis, Hephaestus (maybe), Persephone, Hebe, Muses, Dionysus, Epaphus, Minos I, and Rhadamanthus.
What are the names and jobs of each of the fates? What role do they play with human life?
Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos are the fates. Their jobs are Clotho was the spinner, Lachesis was the measure of your life, and Atropos represented the inevitable end to life.
Who is Eros? How is Eros often represented and why?
Eros is the god of love in Greek mythology. He is often represented as a baby with a bow and arrow in a diaper, and also blindfolded.
If you needed good luck, which goddess would you pray to?
Fortuna (Latin: Tyche) was the goddess of fortune and personification of luck in Roman religion. She might bring good luck or bad: she could be represented as veiled and blind, as in modern depictions of Justice, and came to represent life's capriciousness.
Hephaestus (Vulcan)
God of fire and the forge (blacksmith) Anvil and the hammer (son of zeus rhea "hera")
Apollo
God of music and healing poetry and medicine Laurel tree, the crow, and the dolphin gold bow and arrow
Poseidon (Neptune)
God of the Sea and earthquakes Horse and trident
Ares (Mars)
God of war Vulture and a dog and he often carried a bloody spear and wore battle clothes (Gods didn't like him) all he wanted to do was fight
Dionysus (Bacchus)
God of wine and vegetation (he taught people to make wine, to party, and he is Zeus' son) Grapevine, ivy, staff with pinecone at the top, the snake, and the chalice
Aphrodite (Venus)
Goddess of love and beauty (born out of sea foam) (Cupid is her son) (fickle, vain, "gold-digger") Scepter, myrtle tree, mirror, dove, pearls, and swan
Demeter (Ceres)
Goddess of the harvest and the Earth (her daughter of Persephone) stalk of grain, scepter, torch, and crown
Hestia (Vesta)
Goddess of the hearth (Sister of Zeus,Poseidon, and Hades) she is very popular Fire
Artemis (Diana)
Goddess of the hunt, the protector of women and children, the moon and chastity (really doesn't like men) Cypress tree, deer, silver bow and arrow, and 3 hunting dogs
Athena (Minerva)
Goddess of wisdom and war Owl and olive tree has on a shield helmet and a spear daughter of Zeus
What was Jason's real name?
His real name was Diomedes.
What was Bellerophon's reward for completing all the tasks of Iobates?
Iobates finally gave in to the inevitable, giving Bellerophon half his kingdom and his daughter's hand in marriage.
Hades (Pluto)
King of the dead and of the underworld Was the richest. The cornucopia, pomegranate, helmet, and scepter.
Hermes (Mercury)
Messenger to the Gods, trickster, a friend to thieves (and is a thief himself), science and invention, and merchants Magic wand, winged sandals and winged hat the and the creator of alphabet, boxing, and gymnastics
Who is the goddess of victory and what did she carry?
NIKE (or Nicé) was the winged goddess or spirit (daimon) of victory, both in battle and peaceful competition. The olive branch.
What mythical creature did Bellerophon plan on using to kill the Chimera?
Pegasus, immortal offspring of the god Poseidon and the Gorgon Medusa. Pegasus was born when the hero Perseus cut off Medusa's head.
What special weapons did Perseus have and who gave them to him? (Hint: both were not given by the same person)
Peruses had to get the helmet of invisibility, winged sandals and a special pouch for carrying Medusa's head once he'd chopped it off. Zeus gave him his stuff.
What did the goddess Athena give Bellerophon to help him carry out his plan?
Polyeidus suggested that Bellerophon spend the night in Athena's temple. In a dream, the goddess came to him and gave him a golden bridle.
Who is Prometheus? What did he do to help humans? What does his name mean?
Prometheus, in Greek mythology, great benefactor of mankind. He gave the fire to the humans. Zeus chained him to a rock and let him get eaten by birds. His name means 'forethought'.
Who was Iris and what was her job?
She is a wind footed messenger for the god's. She fly's from place to place as the faithful voice of Zeus. Her names means rainbow.
Who is Persephone? Who are her parents? Who is her husband and how did she come to be with him? What did she eat that proved to be bad for her?
She was destined to be the Queen of the Underworld. Her parents are Zeus and Demeter. Hades offers Persephone the seeds of the pomegranate, which she accepts and eat.
Briefly describe what a Chimera looks like.
The Chimaera had a lion's front, a goat's middle and a snake's tail (or, in some alternative versions of the myth, the heads of these three beasts with some admixture of body parts). In any case, it was truly ferocious.
What is the river of hate?
The River Styx.
Who were the Gods and Goddesses who were considered the Chthonic Gods? What did explanation did they provide for Greek Society?
The god and goddesses that were considered chthonic gods were Erinyes (Furiae), Keres, Hades (Pluto), Hekate (Trivia), Persephone (Proserpina), Ecate, and Thanatos. The explanation was that it lets you know when they die.
Who is the god of dreams?
The god of dreams is Morpheus.
Which god/goddess was the ruler of all Olympian gods and goddesses and held enormous power and almost absolute authority?
The gods that held all power were Zeus (Jupiter).Lord of the sky. The symbols for Zeus the lightning bolt, the eagle, and the oak and scepter. *Hera's roman name (Juno). Symbols are the Peacock. Goddess of children and women.
What was the Golden Fleece, where was it found and why did Jason need it?
The golden fleece is the skin of a winged ram, a holy ram of the God Zeus. He wanted to get rid of the king.
Who is the only Titan who retained power after Zeus' victory? What was unique about this goddess?
The only titan was Hecati the goddess of magic she had three faces.
How many total Olympian gods and goddesses were in existence in Greek history?
There are 12 gods and goddesses and they are Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysos,Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon, and Zeus.
Who are the muses and what role does each play?
They are known for the music of their song, which brings joy to any who hear it. There are nine Muses, each with her own specialty: Clio (History), Urania (Astronomy), Melpomene (Tragedy), Thalia (Comedy), Terpsichore (Dance), Calliope (Epic Poetry), Erato (Love Poetry), Polyhymnia (Songs to the Gods), Euterpe (Lyric Poetry).
Name the location that was the legendary home of the gods and goddesses where they ruled the universe.
They ruled on Mount Olympus.
What was the name of Jason's ship and what did he call his men?
When the ship was ready Athena named it the Argo, in honor of its builder, and named its crew the Argonauts, without argument the greatest collection of heroes ever assembled.
Hercules
role: hero notorious for his strength and 12 labors symbols: lion-skin, club Tasks: 1 | The Nemean Lion 2 | The Hydra of Lerna 3 | The Cerynitian Hind 4 | The Erymanthian Boar 5 | The Cleaning of the Stables of Augeas 6 | The Stymphalian Birds 7 | The Cretan Bull 8 | The Mares of Diomedes 9 | The Amazon's (Hippolyte's) Girdle 10 | The Cattle of Geryon 11 | The Golden Apples of the Hesperides 12 | The Descent to the Underworld
