Ancient Mythology Trivia Questions
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After the Trojan War ended, to which island did Odysseus take 10 years to return?
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ithaca
Which goddess was born after Zeus's skull was split open with an axe?
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athena
Which sorceress is blamed by most sources for killing Jason's children?
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medea
What mythical creature, whose name in Greek means 'strangler', is known for posing riddles to its victims and often eating them or throwing them from a rock?
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sphinx
Who did the Maenads follow in a frenzied state in mythology?
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dionysus
Who is the figure in mythology whose mother, Calliope, might have been amused when he took up the lyre?
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orpheus
What creature did Oedipus encounter and outsmart by solving its riddle to become the king of Thebes?
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sphinx
Who is the Greek god that corresponds to Vulcan and is known for creating Achilles' armor?
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hephaestus
Which goddess's image, known as the Palladium, protected Troy from falling?
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athena
Which Trojan warrior was killed by Achilles and had his body dragged around Patroclus' tomb for 12 days?
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hector
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