Greek Gods & Goddesses

Greek Gods & Goddesses

The following questions require that you select WHICH ONE OUT OF THE FOUR CHOICES IS AN INCORRECT STATEMENT. This allows you to confirm what you may believe to know, and at the same time obtain some new insight into the Olympian Gods. Let the games begin ...

1.

Zeus:

Lord of the sky, the Rain-god and the Cloud-gatherer

Yielded a thunderbolt

Encompassed human weaknesses

Loved only one woman

I don't know

2.

Hera:

Queen of the Olympian Gods

Was the protector of peace

Both wife and sister of Zeus

Characteristically vengeful and punishing

I don't know

3.	Aphrodite:

Goddess of love and beauty

Patroness of prostitutes

Deadly and destructive power over men

Born from the clouds

I don't know

4.	Hephaestus:

Portrayed as the most beautiful immortal god

Born lame

Son of Zeus and Hera

Personified the fire that emerges from volcanoes

I don't know

5.

Poseidon:

God of the sea

Gave the first horse to man

Never walked the earth

Drove a golden car over the waters

I don't know

6.

Phoebus:

Spoke only false words

Master musician

Lord of the silver-bow, far shooting in archery

First to teach men the art of healing

I don't know

7.

Ares:

God of War

Loved by both immortals and humans

Cowardly, fled when wounded

Highly respected by the Romans

I don't know

8.

Hermes:

Messenger of the gods

Honest and generous

Wore winged sandals, a winged crowned hat and a winged magic wand

Guide of the dead, led souls to their last home

I don't know

9.

Athena:

Fierce and ruthless battle goddess

Daughter of Zeus alone, no mother bore her

Born carrying a raven in her left hand

Embodiment of wisdom, purity and reason

I don't know

10.

Hades:

Created a small lake, which people drank out of before being reborn.

Created a three- headed dog, witches with hair made of snakes

God of the Underworld, ruler of the dead

Owned a helmet given to him by the Cyclops, whomever was wearing it turned to stone

I don't know