Greek Heroes Test

Why did Hera hate Hercules?

Why did Heracles have to accomplish the 10 12 labors?

Why did the labors increase from 10 to 12?

Which of the following labors was deemed invalid by Eurystheus?

How did Alcmene, Heracles' mother, become pregnant with him?

Indicate if the following adventures were accomplished by Perseus, Heracles, the Argonauts, Theseus, Bellerophon, Orpheus, Atalanta, or Odysseus. At least 1 of them can go with more than 1 hero.

How did Heracles die?

Why did Perseus’ grandfather King Acrisius lock his mother, Danae, in a bronze dungeon?

How did Danae become pregnant with Perseus?

Why did Perseus agree to bring Polydectes the head of Medusa?

How did Medusa become a hideous Gorgon, with snakes for hair, claws, and wings?

Who were the Graeae?

How did Perseus kill Medusa?

On his way home after after defeating Medusa, Perseus made another stop to help a someone in distress. Who did he help?

How did Perseus stop Polydectes from marrying his mother?

What happened to Acrisius, grandfather of Perseus?

What fate did Perseus finally meet?

Jason set out to claim the golden fleece because:

The island of Lemnos was inhabited by:

The Golden Fleece was guarded by:

For the second task, Jason was given serpent teeth that sprouted into

Absyrtus’ was killed:

Who helped Jason get the Golden Fleece?

What eventually happened to Jason and Medea?

How did Aethra become pregnant with Theseus?

What did Theseus’ father do to ensure that his child could claim their birthright?

When Theseus was preparing to go to Athens, why did Theseus take the land route?

When Theseus arrived at Athens, who did he find staying with his father?

Why did Ariadne help Theseus?

Who was the father of Bellerophon?

Why was Bellerophon exiled from his hometown?

How did Bellerophon get in trouble with the king who purified him?

Why did King Proteus want to kill Bellerophon?

What was Bellerophon's quest?

Which god/s aided Bellerophon in his quest?

How did Bellerophon die?

For what skill was Orpheus most famous?

What epic thing did Orpheus do and to whom did he speak?

What happens to Orpheus’ head in particular?

In the very end, what happens to the shades of Orpheus and Eurydice?

Which of the following happened to Atalanta in her childhood?

When King Oeneus assmebled a group of heroes to hunt the boar, how did the other hunters feel about Atalanta joining their party?

What happened during the hunt? (Select all that apply)

Atalanta's father wanted her to be married, but she did not want to marry. What did a suitor have to accomplish before Atalanta would marry them?

How was Atalanta defeated in the race?

What unhappy fate befell Atalanta and Hippomenes?

Who was not invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis?

Who did Paris give the apple to?

Who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse?

Of all the Greek heroes who fought at Troy, who was the only one to have a quick and uneventful voyage home?

Why did Clytemnestra murder Agamemnon?

Who keeps trying to prevent Odysseus from returning home?

Place these events in the order in which they occurred:

1. Aeolus’ bag of winds
2. Circe
3. Calypso
4. Island of the Lotus Eaters
5. Voyage to the Underworld
6. Helios’ cattle
7. Scylla & Charybdis
8. Cannibal Giants
9. The Cyclopes, Polyphemus
10. Sirens

Why does Poseidon try to stop Odysseus from returning home?

What must a suitor accomplish to marry Penelope?

After Odysseus slays all the suitors, how does Penelope know it is really Odysseus?

Place these events in the Hero's Journey in the order in which the hero normally encounters them:

1. Call to Adventure: unique circumstances or “herald” event causes the hero to leave their ordinary life to pursue a “quest”.
2. Ordinary World: the hero starts in a state of discontent or frustration with their current life.
3. Meeting the Mentor: the hero is matched with a wiser, experienced person to train and prepare them.
4. Crossing the Threshold: the point of no return where the hero leaves their ordinary world and begins their quest.
5. Resurrection & Reward: the hero literally or figurative is resurrected, is transformed with new knowledge, and often receives a reward for their victory or quest.
6. Inmost Cave: where the hero confronts and overcomes their inner conflicts and fears.
7. Tests, Allies, & Enemies: during a series of test/trials, the hero forms allies and confronts enemies.
8. Ordeal: the hero faces the central, primary conflict, and has to defeat the true antagonist in the story.
9. Approach: the hero moves through a series of threatening challenges that lead toward the ultimate challenge.
10. Return: the hero returns to their ordinary world with new wisdom and respect from their old peers. They have mastered their fears and enemies.

What is xenia?

Which of the following describe the rules of conduct for xenia?

How did the other residents of Philemon and Baucis' town respond to Zeus and Herme's request for food and lodging?

How did Baucis recognize Zeus and Hermes as gods?

In addition to becoming temple guardians, what other wish did Philemon and Baucis request?

Use this question to draw a Greek hero or one of their adventures, if you finish early.