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Who is the mother of Apollo and Artemis?
Who is the mother of Apollo and Artemis?
- Asteria
- Leto (correct)
- Hera
- Coronis
What is Apollo's role in Greek mythology?
What is Apollo's role in Greek mythology?
- God of the sea and earthquakes
- God of thunder and lightning
- God of war and hunting
- God of music, poetry, and oracles (correct)
Where was Apollo born?
Where was Apollo born?
- Delos (correct)
- Delphi
- Lycia
- Cyclades
What is the name of the mortal princess who was the mother of Asclepius?
What is the name of the mortal princess who was the mother of Asclepius?
Who helped Leto during Apollo's birth?
Who helped Leto during Apollo's birth?
What is the name of the ancient city associated with the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis?
What is the name of the ancient city associated with the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis?
Who is Apollo's twin brother?
Who is Apollo's twin brother?
What is one of Apollo's attributes?
What is one of Apollo's attributes?
What was Apollo's declaration to the goddesses after tasting the divine food?
What was Apollo's declaration to the goddesses after tasting the divine food?
Who was the priest/king of Delos?
Who was the priest/king of Delos?
What happened to Rhoeo after Staphylus discovered her secret?
What happened to Rhoeo after Staphylus discovered her secret?
What was the significance of the doves on Delos?
What was the significance of the doves on Delos?
What event led to the massive expansion of Delos?
What event led to the massive expansion of Delos?
What was the fate of Anius's daughters?
What was the fate of Anius's daughters?
Where was Artemis born according to some accounts?
Where was Artemis born according to some accounts?
Who is rejoiced by for bearing glorious children in the Homeric Hymns?
Who is rejoiced by for bearing glorious children in the Homeric Hymns?
What is the significant geographical feature mentioned in connection with Apollo's birth?
What is the significant geographical feature mentioned in connection with Apollo's birth?
What did Leto struggle with before finding a place for Apollo's birth?
What did Leto struggle with before finding a place for Apollo's birth?
Which island finally agreed to be the birthplace of Apollo?
Which island finally agreed to be the birthplace of Apollo?
Why did Delos agree to be Apollo's birthplace?
Why did Delos agree to be Apollo's birthplace?
Which hymn is noted for being atypical, according to the text?
Which hymn is noted for being atypical, according to the text?
What does the text emphasize about Leto's wanderings?
What does the text emphasize about Leto's wanderings?
Which goddess was deliberately kept unaware of Leto's labor?
Which goddess was deliberately kept unaware of Leto's labor?
What did the goddesses promise Iris to bring Eilithyia to Leto?
What did the goddesses promise Iris to bring Eilithyia to Leto?
Who poured nectar and ambrosia for Apollo after his birth?
Who poured nectar and ambrosia for Apollo after his birth?
How long was Leto in labor before giving birth?
How long was Leto in labor before giving birth?
Which goddess did not assist Leto during her labor?
Which goddess did not assist Leto during her labor?
Where did Leto give birth to Apollo?
Where did Leto give birth to Apollo?
To whom did Leto cling during Apollo's birth?
To whom did Leto cling during Apollo's birth?
Which goddess was described as sitting beneath golden clouds?
Which goddess was described as sitting beneath golden clouds?
Why did Apollo move from his initial chosen site after speaking with Telphusa?
Why did Apollo move from his initial chosen site after speaking with Telphusa?
What creature did Apollo kill near Parnassus to secure the site?
What creature did Apollo kill near Parnassus to secure the site?
What transformation did Apollo undergo to lead the Cretans to Crisa?
What transformation did Apollo undergo to lead the Cretans to Crisa?
What name did Apollo earn after leading the Cretans to Crisa?
What name did Apollo earn after leading the Cretans to Crisa?
What was the omphalos in Greek mythology?
What was the omphalos in Greek mythology?
How does Daphne avoid Apollo's advances?
How does Daphne avoid Apollo's advances?
Who chose the mortal Idas over Apollo in a love conflict?
Who chose the mortal Idas over Apollo in a love conflict?
Which spring is associated with the Oracle at Delphi?
Which spring is associated with the Oracle at Delphi?
What is unique about Asclepius's staff?
What is unique about Asclepius's staff?
How does Apollo punish Marsyas for challenging him to a flute competition?
How does Apollo punish Marsyas for challenging him to a flute competition?
Which Greek god is known for challenging Apollo’s music and being given donkey ears as punishment?
Which Greek god is known for challenging Apollo’s music and being given donkey ears as punishment?
Which of the following characters did Apollo have a tragic relationship with due to a discus accident?
Which of the following characters did Apollo have a tragic relationship with due to a discus accident?
What is the primary dichotomy represented in the competition between Apollo and Dionysus?
What is the primary dichotomy represented in the competition between Apollo and Dionysus?
For what purpose did people undergo incubation at Epidauros?
For what purpose did people undergo incubation at Epidauros?
