Greek Mythology Quiz

Greek Mythology Quiz — Practice Questions

1. Who is the king of the Greek gods, ruler of Mount Olympus?
2. Which goddess sprang fully grown and armoured from Zeus's head?
3. Who is the god of the sea in Greek mythology?
4. Prometheus was punished by Zeus for stealing what from the gods and giving it to humanity?
5. Which hero killed the Gorgon Medusa, whose gaze turned people to stone?
6. The labyrinth was built to contain which terrifying creature?
7. Which Athenian hero entered the labyrinth and slew the Minotaur?
8. Who wrote the ancient Greek epics the Iliad and the Odyssey?
9. The Trojan War was sparked by the abduction of which woman by Prince Paris of Troy?
10. What is the only vulnerable spot on the hero Achilles?
11. Narcissus fell in love with and eventually died pining for what?
12. The mythical craftsman who built the labyrinth and fashioned wax wings for his son was called:
13. Icarus, who fell into the sea after his wax wings melted, was the son of:
14. Who is the goddess of love and beauty, born from the sea foam?
15. King Midas was granted a wish that proved a curse — what could he do?
16. Orpheus descended into the Underworld to bring back whom?
17. The Odyssey follows the ten-year journey home of which hero after the Trojan War?
18. Which three goddesses competed in the Judgement of Paris, which ultimately caused the Trojan War?
19. Sisyphus was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity, only for it to roll back down. What had he done to deserve this?
20. The three Fates who control human destiny are Clotho (spinner), Lachesis (allotter), and: