greek and roman gods and goddesses Flashcards

(33 cards)

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Who is the king of the Greek gods?

A

Zeus

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2
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What is Zeus’s domain?

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Sky and thunder

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3
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Which sacred animal is associated with Zeus?

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Eagle

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4
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zeus’ iconography

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lightning bolt and throne

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5
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athena’s domains

A

wisdom and warcraft

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6
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What is Athena’s sacred animal?

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Owl

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7
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Who is the goddess of love and beauty?

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Aphrodite

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8
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What is Aphrodite’s sacred animal?

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Dove

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9
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Which Greek god is known for his role as the messenger?

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Hermes

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10
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What is Hermes’s domain?

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Commerce and communication

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11
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Who is the god of the underworld?

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Hades

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12
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What is the sacred animal of Hades?

A

screech owl

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13
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Who is the goddess of the hunt and wilderness?

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Artemis

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14
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What is Artemis’s sacred animal?

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Deer

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15
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Who is the god of war?

A

Ares

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16
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True or False: Ares is often depicted with a spear and helmet.

17
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What is the domain of Demeter?

A

Agriculture and fertility

18
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What is Demeter’s sacred animal?

19
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Who is the goddess of the hearth and home?

20
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Which Greek god is known as the god of music, arts, and healing?

21
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What is Apollo’s sacred animal?

A

Lyre (musical instrument) and sometimes the swan

22
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Who is the goddess of the harvest and fertility?

23
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What is the relationship between Persephone and Demeter?

A

Mother and daughter

24
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Who is the god of wine and festivity?

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What is Dionysus's sacred animal?
Tiger, leopard, lynx
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Who is the Greek god associated with craftsmanship and fire?
Hephaestus
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What is the common iconography associated with Hephaestus?
Anvil and hammer
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athena's iconography
helmet, breastplate, spear
29
hestia's iconography
veil
30
what is hera the goddes of
women, marriage, the home
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hera's sacred animal
peacock
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hera's iconogrpahy
crown, lotus, peacock
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hades' iconography
bird-tipped staff and cornucopia