46 Questions
What is Poseidon's role in Greek mythology?
General god of waters and all associated forms
Who is the brother of Zeus and has lordship over the waters?
Poseidon
What is the name of the Titan who is the father of Pontus?
Ge
What does Poseidon use to smite the earth?
His trident
What is the name of the river that encircles the world in Greek mythology?
Oceanus
How many offspring did the Oceanids have?
Thousands
Who is the goddess of the rainbow in Greek mythology?
Iris
What is the name of the museum where the Poseidon of Melos is housed?
National Archaeological Museum
What happens to the orchards, crops, and herds when the rivers overflow?
They are swept away by the floodwaters.
What is the metrical pattern of the hymn to Poseidon?
Dactylic Hexameter
What is Poseidon's role in the mythological world?
God of the waters and earthquakes
What did Poseidon and Apollo build for King Laomedon?
Walls for the city of Troy
Why did Poseidon and Apollo not get paid for their work?
Because King Laomedon refused to pay them
Who plotted against Zeus alongside Poseidon and Hera?
Athena
What did Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades divide among themselves?
The universe into three realms
Who is the author of the book 'The Homeric Hymns'?
Diane J. Rayor
What did Zeus draw when the lots were shaken?
The wide sky, in the cloud and the bright air
Who did Odysseus encounter and poke in the eye?
Polyphemus, cyclops son of Poseidon
What is Athena's stance regarding Odysseus?
She is team Odysseus
What is Poseidon's attitude towards Odysseus?
He is angry with Odysseus
What is Zeus's stance regarding Poseidon's actions?
He thinks Poseidon should let go of his anger
Who is the ruler of Ithaka Island?
Odysseus, the son of Laertes
What is Nereus known for?
Having the gift of prophecy and being a shape-shifter
Who is the mother of Achilles?
Thetis
What is Thetis known for doing to escape Peleus?
Changing into all kinds of states
Why did Zeus and Poseidon lose interest in Thetis?
Because she was prophesied to have a child greater than Zeus
What is the name of the Titan who is the mother of Pontus?
Ge
What is the name of the sea god who is the father of Thetis?
Nereus
How many daughters does Nereus have?
50
What is the name of the goddess who is the wife of Peleus?
Thetis
What is a characteristic of Poseidon's appearance?
A majestic and mature figure with a full beard
What is Poseidon's attitude towards Zeus?
Rebellious and severe
What is the significance of Poseidon's trident?
It represents his dual aspect as earthshaker and earth supporter
What is Poseidon's connection to the land?
He is connected to the land through his cults in Boeotia and Peloponnese
What is the name of Poseidon's palace?
Aigai
What is a unique aspect of Poseidon's worship in Arcadia?
He is worshiped in the form of horses
What is Poseidon's role in the ancient cultural past?
He is a powerful god who ruled the land and was pushed to the sea
What is the significance of Linear B in relation to Poseidon?
It is a script used to show Poseidon's power in the Mycenaean palace
Who was Acis in love with according to Ovid?
Galatea
What is Triton known for?
He is a famous son of Poseidon and Amphitrite
What magical transformation did Amphitrite perform out of jealousy?
She transformed Scylla into a monster
Which entity is Poseidon said to have disguised himself as for a scandal involving Tyro?
A river god
Who are the parents of Scylla according to the content?
Phorcys and Hecate
Which two mythical creatures became symbols of natural forces in the Straits of Messenia?
Scylla and Charybdis
Who did Perseus get location information from to behead Medusa?
The Graeae
What characteristic is commonly depicted in Medusa's artistic representations in Greece?
Hair with serpents
This quiz covers the Greek and Roman mythology of Poseidon, sea creatures, and group divinities. It explores the Titan Oceanus, Pontus, and other sea-related deities.
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