The Original Dysfunctional Family: Zeus and Poseidon

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23 questions
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How many Olympian gods are there?

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Why are they called the Olympians?

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Does everyone agree on which 12 gods comprise the Olympians?

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Which of the following gods are sometimes excluded from the Olympians

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According to Ennius, which of the following were the Dii Consentes, the group of twelve gods especially honored by the Romans?

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Which god did Ceres replace in the Roman pantheon?

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What happened to the Titans after they were defeated by Zeus?

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Which of the following is a theory about why Zeus had so many spouses?

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Where in ancient Rome could you see statues of the Dii Consentes?

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What is the name of the banquet of the gods, where their statues were placed on pillows and were offered food:

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Which three gods comprise the Capitoline Triad?

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What other name was Jupiter known by?

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What was Jupiter's name for his role as protector

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Who was the only person Poseidon answered to?

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What did Poseidon rule?

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Why did people who lived inland want to keep Poseidon happy?

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As Zeus had his thunderbolts, what was the weapon wielded by Poseidon?

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When competing against Athena for the worship of the Athenians, what gift did Poseidon produce?

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How was Poseidon like his brother Zeus?

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How did Odysseus upset Poseidon?

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How did Poseidon punish Odysseus?

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What is the Latin name for sea horses?

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Compare the Roman attitude towards the sea with the Greek: