Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses Flashcard

Front

They call me the messenger of the gods.

Back

Hermes, Mercury

Front

I am married to Hades, the God of the Underworld. It was not by my choice, he kidnapped me. This now makes me the Goddess of the Underworld.

Back

None of the above

Front

I am the king of all gods and I am the reason you hear thunder in the sky. I am known by two names. One Greek and one Roman.

Back

Zeus, Jupiter

Front

My name is Venus to the Romans and ___________ to the Greeks.

Back

None of the above

Front

Look at my picture and tell me, Whom might I be? Options: Artemis, Diana; Hera, Juno; Athena, Minerva; None of the above

Back

Artemis, Diana

Front

I am the goddess of wisdom and I prefer to beat you with my intellect, but if the situation calls for it I can also wield a sword, for I am also the goddess of war. Who am I?

Back

Athena, Minerva

Front

I will watch over the Earth for I am her mother. Options: Hera, Juno; Athena, Minerva; Gaia, Terra Mater; None of the above

Back

Gaia, Terra Mater

Front

Beware my arrow for it is swift, and if it finds you as a target, you will fall madly in love.

Back

Eros, Cupid

Front

If you find yourself in the dark call my name and I will bring you light.

Back

Apollo, Phoebus

Front

I am the god of the Underworld and with the help of Cerberus (my multiheaded dog) I am able to keep the dead from leaving the Underworld.

Back

Hades, Pluto