About This Quiz
Was Greek mythology one of your favorite subjects in school? Did you become so engrossed in the dramatic stories of these deities that you even took out books from the library so you could read more about them at home? Have you settled in for a night of Netflix and gods and goddesses so you could binge watch every movie there is that includes Greek mythology? If you answered yes to any, preferably all, of these questions, you just might be able to name all 35 of the Greek gods and goddesses included in this quiz. Do you think you are up to the challenge? Let's find out.
Although it is often easy to confuse the numerous Greek gods and goddesses with the equally numerous Roman gods and goddesses, it's worth becoming familiar with them if only to enjoy and become engrossed in their godlike, but often all too human, exploits. Their stories are often hard to believe, yet put into the context of a civilization trying to understand how they fit into a world that seemed seriously mysterious, the Greek gods and goddesses make sense. If only for sheer entertainment value, you've got to read up on the stories, if you haven't already.
So, take a few minutes to refresh your memory with Google, and let's find out how much you remember about Greek gods and goddesses.
Zeus was the head honcho of the Greek gods. His Roman counterpart was Jupiter. He elicited fear from humans and other gods with his lightning bolt.
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Apollo was the Greek god of archery, medicine, poetry and music. Like other gods, he was responsible for several areas of life. His Roman counterpart was also called Apollo.
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Hera was the goddess of marriage, which seems a bit odd given that her marriage to the king of the gods, Zeus, was less than ideal. Her Roman counterpart was Juno.
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Poseidon was the god of the sea. Along with his trident, Poseidon was known for his moodiness. He often stirred up bad weather for sailors and seaside dwellers.
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Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture. Demeter is often depicted holding corn and a torch. She was also the mother of the doomed Persephone.
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Ares was the Greek god of war. His Roman counterpart was Mars. Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera.
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Athena was the Greek goddess of war. Greek mythology has it that Athena sprang from her father's head. Her father was Zeus.
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Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt. She also watches over young women. Her Roman counterpart was Diana.
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Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, but he had a rather sad story. He was so unattractive that his parents, Zeus and Hera, threw him off the side of a mountain, causing him to be permanently disabled. His Roman counterpart was Vulcan.
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Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Her Roman counterpart was Venus. Like many gods and goddesses, Aphrodite used her charms to get what she wanted, regardless of the consequences.
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Hermes was the Greek god of travel and merchants. Hermes was Apollo's brother. His Roman counterpart was Mercury.
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Dionysus was the Greek god of wine. The story goes that Dionysus was not originally a god, but Zeus liked his wine so much that he promoted Dionysus. Who knew?
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Hades was the Greek god of the underworld. His name eventually became synonymous with the underworld. Hades was also known for kidnapping Persephone and keeping her in the underworld as his wife.
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Hypnos was the Greek god of sleep. Hypnos, and his Roman counterpart, Somnus, were known to be a bit mischievous, often making people fall asleep at the most inopportune times.
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Nike was the Greek goddess of victory. She was popular among both soldiers and athletes. Her Roman counterpart was Victoria.
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Nemesis was the Greek goddess of revenge. She was often depicted with a set of scales to ensure that mortal lives held equal parts of good and bad.
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Iris was a messenger to the gods. She was also the goddess of the rainbow. It is rumored that the colored part of the eye, the iris, was named after her.
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Hecate was the goddess of magic. Most Greeks avoided contact with her since she was known to bring bad vibes.
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Tyche was the Greek goddess of luck and good fortune. Her Roman counterpart was Fortuna. Back in the day, you didn't blow on the dice, you prayed to Tyche.
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Asclepius was the Greek god of medicine and health. Asclepius was Apollo's son, but his mother was a mortal.
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Uranus was the Greek god of the heavens. Uranus ruled the universe. He was both the son and the husband of the Greek goddess of the earth, Gaia.
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Astraea was the Greek goddess of justice. She was a minor goddess, and she was also known as the Star Maiden.
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Atlas, one of the original gods known as Titans, carried the heavens on his back ... literally. This was his punishment for losing the fight to Zeus and the "new" gods.
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Hestia was the goddess of the home. She watched over families and entire communities. She was often worshiped in the home instead of in a temple.
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Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon. Selene was also known for driving her chariot across the heavens.
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Kratos was the Greek god of strength and power. He is depicted in the video game, God of War.
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Pan was the Greek god of the woods. Pan was a satyr, so he had the legs and horns of a goat.
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Typhon was the god of volcanic forces. He was depicted as a terrible monster. His mother was Gaia, the earth goddess.
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Eros was the Greek god of love. He was the son of Aphrodite and Chaos. His Roman counterpart was Cupid.
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Helios was the Greek god of the sun. His Roman counterpart was Sol. He was said to light the world by driving a burning chariot across the sky.
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Prometheus was the Greek god, a Titan, who gave fire to the humans. He was also the one credited with molding humans out of clay.
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Thanatos was the god of death. He was a minor god, and as such, he watched over deaths that were not violent.
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Zelus was the Greek god of envy. He was also charged with jealousy, zeal and rivalry.
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Zephyrus was the Greek god of the winds. He specifically ruled over the west wind, which was known as the spring wind.
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Pallas was one of the original gods, a Titan, and the Greek god of warships. He was, like the other Titans, a giant.
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