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A photo of a statue of the Greek god Zeus with his back to viewer looking to the side. He is set against a pink dotted background with a blue halo.

Trivia Quiz: Greek Mythology

How much do you know about those dreamy Greek gods and goddesses? According to mythology, they had some drama going on up in those clouds and down below! Think you know who killed who, who was ruler of who, or who made a deal with who?! Let’s find out! Test your knowledge in this fun myth trivia quiz – and find out how much you know about their chaos! How many do you think you can get right?

Question 1 out of 10:

Why is Hades the god of the underworld?

An image of Hades from the Disney film Hercules - Hades is making a timeout sign with his hands whilst laughing, against a black background
Question 2 out of 10:

Zeus is Hades’ brother – true or false?

A photo of a statue of Zeus from behind with him looking to the side - he is set against a bright neon pink background.
Question 3 out of 10:

Orpheus went to the Underworld to rescue his bride, Eurydice, after she died from a snake bite. However, Hades made him agree to one condition for her return. What was the condition? 

A photo from Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. It shows a group shot of the ballet Orpheus and Eurydice with Eurydice lying motionless on a plinth and Orpheus leans over her body and a man dressed as an angel arms outstretched above looks over them. There are clouds behind them.
Question 4 out of 10:

According to Mythology, which one of these symbols is not associated with Zeus?

Lightening strike
Question 5 out of 10:

Which Greek god is said to have kidnapped Persephone and forced her to be his bride?

A photo taken by Yevonde of an actress Mrs Longdon as Persephone in the 1930s. She is wearing a floral crown and look up with a slight smile. She is set against a black background with neon pink borders either side.
Question 6 out of 10:

Who is Perseus famous for beheading?

A photo of Perseus holding up the head of Medusa with a sword in his right hand. He is stood against an archway ceiling.
Question 7 out of 10:

How did Icarus die while trying to escape imprisonment with his father Daedalus?

A drawing of Giulio Romano's Fall of Icarus made in 1536 showing two winged figures fighting mid-air.
Question 8 out of 10:

Orpheus is the God of music. True or false?

A photo of a stage with musical instruments including a drumkkit set up in an open air arena with seating and mountains and blue sky behind.
Question 9 out of 10:

What does myth say happens when Persephone comes up from the Underworld?

A photograph of the green countryside with a path leading off into the horizon. The sky is blue with the sun shining and two people are walking in the distance.
Question 10 out of 10:

Why was Narcissus cursed to fall in love with himself?

A cartouche containing a representation of Narcissus within an oval frame showing him leaning over water staring at himself.

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