Are You a Roman Goddess or a Greek Goddess?

By: Marie Hullett
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Are You a Roman Goddess or a Greek Goddess?
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About This Quiz

From Athena to Venus, both the ancient Greeks and Romans wrote of powerful goddesses who ruled over mythical lands, protected their fellow gods, and sometimes banished them to twisted fates. Early accounts of the tales notably stem from ancient Greece's Homer, who recounted some of these tales in "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad." About 1,000 years later, Rome's Virgil crafted the epic of "Aeneid," and in 8 A.D., the Roman poet Ovid wrote "Metamorphoses." 

Birthed from sea foam, Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty, love, and procreation, uses her stunning charm to get what she wants. Meanwhile, Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and warfare, burst from Jupiter, uses her robust armor and cunning intelligence to fulfill dangerous conquests. While the Romans borrowed many conceptions of the gods from the Greeks, the way they wrote of these mythical figures varied. Greek goddesses tended to be revered for their creativity and artistry, while their Roman counterparts were often praised for their bravery and warrior-like strength.

Whether sweet and noble or fiery and vindictive, these goddesses live on inside modern-day, mortal women. So, which type of goddess are you: Artemis or Diana? Aphrodite or Venus? Athena or Minerva? The following quiz explains just how to tell if your unique personality harnesses the powers of ancient Roman or Greek goddesses.  

Which of the following movies do you like best?
"Troy"
"Hercules"
"Thor"
"Clash of the Titans"

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What do you think about the concept of an afterlife?
I believe the soul lives on in some form.
It might exist, but it doesn't concern me much one way or another.
I don't believe in it.
I believe in an afterlife that includes either a heavenly paradise or a place where individuals pay for their wrongdoings on Earth.

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Which scenario sounds like the most ideal way to spend your Saturday?
Reading or making crafts at home
Taking a stroll through nature
Playing basketball, tennis, or volleyball with friends
Sleeping in

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What is your favorite sweet treat?
Pancakes
Apple pie
Ambrosia
Chocolate cake

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Which of the following do you value most?
Nature
Material possessions
Relationships
Knowledge

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Which of the following traits best describes your physical appearance?
Strong and muscular
Ethereal
Beautiful
Earthly

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How do you respond to conflict?
I suggest a creative compromise.
I put up a valiant fight.
I ignore it.
I think of a mischievous plan to get my way.

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What would you do if you found out your romantic partner was unfaithful?
Break up with them
Cast a vicious spell on them and hope it works
Post about it on social media
Get even

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Which genre of book would you most likely pick up?
Fantasy
Military fiction
Murder mystery
Action/adventure

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Are you more of an individualist or collectivist?
Individualist: I pride myself on my personal freedom.
Collectivist: the good of the group is important to me.
I'm a little bit of both.
Extreme individualist: ultimately, my actions matter above all else.

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Do you think humans can have superpowers?
Of course! Have you heard of Superman?
No, but I believe in a god or multiple gods that yield otherworldly power.
Maybe
Not really, though some humans possess incredible abilities.

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What would you like to whip up for dinner tonight?
Grilled fish and vegetables
Steak, potatoes, and wine
Pasta
Roasted turkey, salad and beer. Then maybe some more beer.

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How much emphasis do you place on your physical appearance?
A lot: I never skip the gym or visits to the hair salon, and I have shelves full of skin elixirs.
It's what's inside that counts.
I brush my hair and tend to my appearance, but I don't go overboard.
Hardly any: I can barely bother to glance in the mirror in the morning.

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What is your biggest vice?
Vanity
Gluttony
Envy
Despondency

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How would you describe yourself?
Whimsical and dreamy
Fierce and courageous
Thoughtful and sensitive
Dark and brooding

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What compels you to do good deeds?
I want to help others.
I want to enjoy a favorable afterlife.
I believe in karma: what goes around comes around.
A variety of factors influence me.

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Which superpower would you most like to have?
Immortality
Supernatural strength
Invisibility
Necromancy

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Which of the following comic book heroes is your favorite?
Superman
Catwoman
Wonder Woman
The Incredible Hulk

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Which name would you pick for your child?
Damon
Diana
Apollo
Siv

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What would you most like to receive as a gift?
Books
Board games
A tech gadget
A dog

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Which of the following is your favorite planet?
Uranus
Venus
I don't have one.
Earth

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Which would be your weapon of choice?
Trident
Bow and arrow
Spear
Sword

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Who inspires you?
My parents
A higher power
A fictional superhero
My favorite celebrity

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Do you try to set a good example for others?
Not really—after all, I'm only human.
Yes, it's very important that I am the best I can be for myself and others.
Sometimes; it depends.
I try to focus on myself and not worry about what others think.

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Which video game would you most like to play?
Age of Mythology: The Titans
Smite
Age of Mythology: God of War
Magicka

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What is your dream career?
Actor
War correspondent
Lawyer
Veterinarian

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Do you tend to prefer the originals or remakes of your favorite films?
Whether it's "The Jungle Book," "True Grit," or "Pete's Dragon," I prefer the originals all the way.
I prefer the newer takes on the classics.
I don't have a preference.
It depends on the movie.

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Which trait do you value most?
Imagination
Strength
Compassion
Bravery

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Which of the following cities would you most like to visit?
Athens
Rome
Paris
Oslo

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Which of the following subjects are you most interested in?
Anthropology
Religion and spirituality
Literature
The occult

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