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Free Greek Mythology Flashcards
Greek myths echo through literature, movies, brand names, and the night sky — knowing the cast pays off everywhere. These cards cover the gods, heroes, and stories that come up again and again.
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QWho is the king of the Greek gods?
AZeus (Roman: Jupiter)
QWho is the Greek god of the sea?
APoseidon (Roman: Neptune)
QWho is the Greek goddess of wisdom?
AAthena (Roman: Minerva)
QWho rules the underworld in Greek myth?
AHades (Roman: Pluto)
QWhat was Achilles’ one weakness?
AHis heel
QWho flew too close to the sun on wax wings?
AIcarus
QWhat monster had snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze?
AMedusa — slain by Perseus
QWhat were Heracles (Hercules) famous for?
AThe Twelve Labors
QWhat was the Trojan Horse?
AThe hollow wooden horse the Greeks used to sneak into Troy
QWho is the messenger of the gods?
AHermes (Roman: Mercury)
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