The Greek and Roman Gods (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What was Zeus's primary weapon in artistic representations?
What was Zeus's primary weapon in artistic representations?
Thunderbolt
What is the Roman name for the Greek goddess Athena?
What is the Roman name for the Greek goddess Athena?
Minerva
Which creature's head appeared on Athena's aegis (shield)?
Which creature's head appeared on Athena's aegis (shield)?
Medusa
Which domains did Apollo govern?
Which domains did Apollo govern?
Sun, music & prophecy
What was Hermes's role among the gods?
What was Hermes's role among the gods?
Divine messenger
What natural phenomena did Poseidon control?
What natural phenomena did Poseidon control?
Seas & earthquakes
What creature guarded the entrance to Hades's realm?
What creature guarded the entrance to Hades's realm?
Cerberus
Which attribute identified Demeter in art?
Which attribute identified Demeter in art?
Sheaves of wheat
What did Artemis govern?
What did Artemis govern?
Hunting & the moon
Who were Zeus's two brothers?
Who were Zeus's two brothers?
Poseidon & Hades
What did Persephone's story explain?
What did Persephone's story explain?
Seasonal cycles
Which writer's Theogony traced gods' genealogy from Chaos?
Which writer's Theogony traced gods' genealogy from Chaos?
Hesiod
Which god retained his Greek name in Roman tradition?
Which god retained his Greek name in Roman tradition?
Apollo