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
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