Greek Mythology Quiz

Who is known as the king of the gods and god of the sky and thunder?

• Poseidon (Neptune)

• Zeus (Jupiter)

• Apollo

• Hermes (Mercury)

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Who is the messenger of the gods, known for his speed and cunning?

• Hermes (Mercury)

• Apollo

• Ares (Mars)

• Zeus (Jupiter)

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Who is the queen of the Underworld and wife of Hades?

• Medusa

• Persephone (Proserpina)

• Hera (Juno)

• Athena (Minerva)

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Which river in the Underworld is known as the river of forgetfulness?

• Styx

• Acheron

• Lethe

• Phlegethon

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What is the name of the winged horse born from the blood of Medusa?

• Pegasus

• Centaur

• Minotaur

• Cyclops

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Which hero is famous for slaying the Minotaur?

• Perseus

• Jason

• Heracles

• Theseus

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Who beheads Medusa and rescues Andromeda?

• Jason

• Perseus

• Heracles

• Theseus

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Which hero leads the Argonauts on a quest to find the Golden Fleece?

• Heracles

• Theseus

• Jason

• Perseus

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Who is known as the god of thunder, strength, and protection in Norse mythology?

• Loki

• Odin

• Thor

• Tyr

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What did Odin hang himself from to gain knowledge?

• A mountain

• Yggdrasil

• A cliff

• A tower

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