Greek mythology quiz
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- Which Greek hero killed the Minotaur in the labyrinth on Crete?TheseusApollodorus's Epitome says Theseus killed the Minotaur in the labyrinth with his fists (Perseus Digital Library).
- Which hero beheaded the Gorgon Medusa while looking only at her reflection in a shield?PerseusApollodorus's Library says Perseus beheaded Medusa while looking only at her reflection in a brazen shield (Perseus Digital Library).
- In Greek myth, which inventor made wings for himself and his son Icarus?DaedalusApollodorus's Epitome says Minos shut Daedalus in the labyrinth with Icarus, and Daedalus made wings for them both (Perseus Digital Library).
- How many labors did Hercules perform while serving King Eurystheus?TwelveThe Perseus Digital Library lists twelve labors of Hercules, performed in service to King Eurystheus.
- How many dog heads does Cerberus, the guard of the Underworld, usually have in Greek myth?ThreeCerberus is most often described as a three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the Underworld. Apollodorus gives him three dog heads, though Hesiod says fifty.
- How many Muses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, are named in Greek mythology?NineApollodorus names nine Muses, from Calliope to Polymnia, as children of Zeus and Mnemosyne (Perseus Digital Library).
- Who devised the Trojan horse stratagem that helped the Greeks take Troy?OdysseusBritannica says Odysseus devised the Trojan horse stratagem and Epeius built it.
- After the war with the Titans, the gods cast lots for sovereignty. Which realm did Poseidon receive?The seaApollodorus says Zeus got the sky, Poseidon the sea and Pluto the realm below (Perseus Digital Library).
- Which goddess did Paris choose in the beauty contest that also included Hera and Athena?AphroditeApollodorus says Paris chose Aphrodite, who had promised him the hand of Helen. Hera and Athena were the other two contestants.
- Which figure in Greek myth is described as the first woman fashioned by the gods?PandoraApollodorus's Library describes Pandora as the first woman fashioned by the gods (Perseus Digital Library).
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Greek myth rarely has a single canonical version. Apollodorus gives Cerberus three dog heads, while Hesiod gives it fifty, and Plutarch notes that Simonides described the safe-return sail of Theseus's ship as scarlet rather than white. Questions here hinge on those details: which hero held up the sky while Atlas fetched the apples, which trio shared one eye and one tooth, and what Daedalus built to hold the Minotaur.
The 1 quizzes here hold 10 questions across the Titans, the labors of Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Jason, Troy and the Odyssey. The easiest level asks for headline stories: how Perseus avoided Medusa's gaze, how Theseus escaped the labyrinth, which Cyclops Odysseus blinded. The middle level moves to names and lists, such as the nine Muses or the twelve labors in order. The hardest level goes to variants and minor figures, like the sow Phaea or Hellen.
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What does this Greek mythology quiz cover?
The questions follow the myths in story order, starting with the Titans and the rise of the Olympians. They then move through the labors of Hercules, Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and Crete, Jason and the Argonauts, the Trojan War and Odysseus's voyage home. Each topic can be played separately, so you can focus on a single hero or cycle.
How should I use the quiz to study Greek myths?
Study by story chain rather than by isolated name. Learn one hero's tale from start to finish, then take a quiz and check which links you missed. Pay attention to answers that depend on the telling, since ancient writers sometimes disagree, and note which source a detail comes from before moving on.
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