The Lesser Gods of Olympus: Eros

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Who were the three judges that passed sentence on the dead in the underworld?

  • Rhadamanthus, Minos, and Aeacus (correct)
  • Hades, Pluto, and Persephone
  • Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades
  • Tisiphone, Megaera, and Alecto

What was the name of the place of blessedness where the good were sent in the underworld?

  • Erebus
  • Tartarus
  • Elysian Field (correct)
  • Hades

Which of the following was NOT one of the three Erinyes (Furies) mentioned in the text?

  • Megaera
  • Alecto
  • Tisiphone
  • Nemesis (correct)

What was the relationship between Sleep (Hypnos) and Death (Thanatos)?

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Which of the following was the supreme deity of the earth in Greek and Roman mythology?

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What was the distinguishing physical characteristic of the god Pan?

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What was Nereus known as?

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Who was Doris, the wife of Nereus?

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How many daughters did Nereus and Doris have?

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Who was the mother of Achilles?

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Who was Triton?

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What was Proteus known for?

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Which Muse is associated with music and is represented with a lyre?

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Which Muse is associated with tragedy and represented with a tragic mask?

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Which Muse is associated with sacred poetry and often depicted with agricultural instruments?

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Which Muse is connected to dance and is represented sitting with a lyre?

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Which Muse is associated with comedy and represented with a comic mask?

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Which Muse is linked to astronomy, mathematics, and exact sciences, often seen in blue attire?

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Who was the god of love in Greek mythology?

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How was Eros often represented?

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Which of the following was NOT one of the attendants of Eros?

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Who was the goddess of youth in Greek mythology?

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What was the role of Iris in Greek mythology?

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Which of the following was NOT one of the Graces in Greek mythology?

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What creatures were worshiped as 'The great Twin Brethren' in Rome?

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Which creature was known as the King of the Winds?

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What type of creatures were half man and half horse, described as savage?

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Which god had their home in the wild places of the earth and resembled a goat-man?

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Which beings were sometimes seen on Greek vases and had features like horses' hoofs and tails?

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Who is known for his goodness and wisdom among the Centaurs?

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