M&R - 1 Gods & Goddesses Key Terms

What is the term for the belief in many gods?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

What is the Aegis?

• A type of ancient Greek helmet

• A breastplate/shield of Athena with a gorgon image

• A sacred scroll

• A type of ancient Greek footwear

Which staff is closely associated with Hermes/Mercury?

• Trident

• Caduceus

• Sceptre

• Rod of Asclepius

What does the term "chthonic" relate to?

• Sky gods

• Sea gods

• Earth and underworld gods

• Sun gods

What is a Cornucopia?

• A type of ancient Greek ship

• A horn overflowing with fruit and grain

• A musical instrument

• A type of ancient Greek coin

What is a Diadem?

• A type of ancient Greek footwear

• A crown or tiara associated with gods or kings

• A type of ancient Greek pottery

• A type of ancient Greek weapon

What is an Epithet?

• A type of ancient Greek poem

• An adjective/phrase expressing a quality or attribute

• A type of ancient Greek building

• A type of ancient Greek dance

Who were the Etruscans?

• A group of ancient Greek philosophers

• A people who inhabited early Italy

• A group of ancient Greek warriors

• A group of ancient Greek artists

What is a Lararium?

• A type of ancient Roman weapon

• A small household shrine to gods in Roman homes

• A type of ancient Roman clothing

• A type of ancient Roman coin

Who were the Maenads?

• Female followers of Dionysus

• Female warriors of Athena

• Female oracles of Apollo

• Female musicians of Hermes