How well do you know your Greek gods and goddesses? If you can name all the major ones, you're well on your way to having your own place on Mount Olympus. Choose your answers carefully, and you'll feel like you've reached into the stars and grabbed your own thunderbolt. Then, you'll be known as the ruler of the quiz world.
1: Do you know which Greek goddess is the Goddess of Love and Fertility?
William Blake Richmond
Aphrodite was once on Zeus' side, but during the Trojan War, all of that changed. Along with her son Eros (Cupid), she vengefully helped to cause him to fall in love with a human.
2: What's the name of Zeus and Hera's son who's known as the God of War?
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Ares wasn't one of his parents' favorite children, but he knew how to preside over the less savory aspects of war, taking a different approach than Athena. Father to Eros, he's considered one of the Twelve Olympian gods.
3: This Greek god had a twin sister named Artemis; what's his name?
Charles Meynier
Apollo called Zeus and Leto his parents, but he had a life all his own. Known for his archery skills, Apollo liked to hang out with the Muses. Since he ruled over music and poetry, they were a source of inspiration.
4: He's the God of the Sea, and he carries a triton; who is he?
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Until the Titans fell, Poseidon didn't really rule over anything. He was only granted his protector of the waters status after the war. Zeus and Hades were his brothers.
5: What's the name of the goddess who presides over fertility and the harvest?
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Although Demeter is best known as the Goddess of the Harvest, she also ruled over the circle of life and death. Only women were permitted to attend a festival named Thesmophoria, which honored her reign over fertility.
6: Do you know which of these gods was the messenger to the other gods?
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According to Greek mythology, Hermes was one of the most clever of the Twelve Olympian gods. Son to Zeus and Maia, his birth was somewhat of a miracle. He was conceived and born in a cave on the very same day.
7: The Goddess of War was born when she sprang out of Zeus' head; who is she?
Giuseppe Bottani
Unlike her male counterpart Ares, Athena has no known mother. One of the three virgin goddesses, Athena was known for her ferociousness in battle. She's said to be her father's favorite child.
8: Do you know which goddess was the wife of Zeus and the Queen of the Gods?
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In addition to being the Queen of the Gods, Hera is also the Goddess of Marriage. Despite that fact, she was unable to control her husband's wandering eyes. His actions caused her to be vengeful and brutal.
9: If someone in ancient Greek times enjoyed great success, which Goddess of Fate was credited?
Tilemahos Efthimiadis from Athens, Greece
Although Tyche was the Goddess of Fate and Fortune, she didn't only represent the positive aspects of each title. In fact, she also presided over the flipside of such things like poverty and despair. Tyche is the daughter of Aphrodite.
10: Which of the Greek gods used a thunderbolt as a weapon?
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God of the sky, lightning and thunder, Zeus was the ruler of all the Mount Olympus gods. The son of Rhea and Cronus, you might hear him called several names including Jupiter and Jove.
11: Who gets the ancient Greek title of God of the Vine?
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When Dionysus was young, he traveled the land teaching others the art of the vine. He's best known for ruling over the vineyards, but he's also considered the God of Fertility and Ritual Madness. Ancient Romans referred to him as Bacchus.
12: He's the God of the Underworld, and he lords over the dead. Who is he?
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As counterpart to his brother Zeus who rules over the sky, Hades was considered the king of the underworld. Represented by a cornucopia, Hades possessed all the precious metals on earth. For that reason, he's also called the God of Wealth.
13: Who was known as the God of Fire but served as a workman for all the other gods and goddesses?
Pompeo Batoni
Poor Hephaestus! He was the God of Fire, but he was also the god of masonry and the art of sculpture. Even though he was one of the less attractive gods, Zeus arranged his marriage to Aphrodite to avoid a war amongst the other gods. It was his responsibility to build whatever the other immortals needed.
14: What's the name of the goddess who is a twin sister to Apollo?
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Artemis was one goddess with a lot on her plate! She was the goddess of nature, chastity and hunting, but she also ruled over childbirth. She was never married or gave birth to any of her children, though.
15: Do you know which goddess is symbolized by the hearth and fire?
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Although Hestia was never mentioned by Homer, she's well known as the sister of Hades, Demeter and Poseidon. She was the goddess that ruled over the home, domesticity, family and the hearth.
16: Can you figure out was the goddess Eris in charge of ruling?
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Eris might not have been as popular as the other goddesses from Olympus, but she still held a very important purpose. As the daughter of Zeus and Hera or Nyx, she was in charge of chaos, discord, and strife.
17: What's the name of the goddess who is often pictured holding two torches and rules of witchcraft?
Richard Cosway
Since Hecate ruled over witchcraft, ghosts and magic, it wasn't uncommon to find her likeness at the entrance of ancient Greek homes. Her parents, Perses and Asteria, were Titans, and she was said to protect against the world's evil and unseen forces.
18: Can you correctly name the god who ruled the Titans before the Olympian gods came along?
Artus Wolffort
Father to Zeus, Cronos, the God of Time, was the god of the Titans before the Twelve Olympian gods/goddesses were established. He's not as recognized in Greek mythology as some of the other gods. In fact, he's called Saturn in ancient Roman circles.
19: Who is called the Goddess of Victory?
Friedrich Drake
If you won a battle in ancient Greece, you would have been rewarded by the goddess Nike. Often symbolized by soaring wings, she was one of the few goddesses who could fly. She is often pictured with a shield or with palm branches.
20: Which one of these gods was sentenced to carry the world on his back after losing a battle?
Alexandre Cabanel
When the Titans lost the battle for control of the heavens, Zeus sentenced Atlas to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. Atlas is also the father of Calypso.
