Edith Hamilton's Hercules

In which of these did Theseus outrank Hercules? (Select all that apply.)

• Strength

• Bravery

• Compassion

• Intellect

What are some example of Hercules getting triggered and losing control of his emotions?

• Too hot? Threaten to shoot the sun with an arrow.

• Boat rocking too much? Threaten to fight the waters.

• Oracle not telling you a prophecy? Steal a tripod and threaten to fight Apollo.

• Alien invasion? Grab Loki by the ankles and smack him into the ground like a rag doll.

• Too windy? Threaten to fight Aeolus.

How did Zeus "visit" Alcmena and become the father of Zeus (and Iphicles)?

• He visited her in the shape of her husband, who was away fighting.

• He visited her in the shape of a bull, which carried her off in the sea.

• He visited her in the shape of a swan, resulting in her delivering two eggs.

• He visited her in the shape of Jim Halpert, who wasn't recognized by Dwight Schrute.

How did Alcmena and Amphitryon first know Hercules was bound for greatness?

• He killed two snakes who attacked him in his crib.

• He narfled the Garthok with a golf ball.

• He killed his music teacher with a flute.

• He killed a great lion and wore his skin.

What happened to Hercules's wife, Megara?

• She and their three children were murdered by Hercules.

• She sold her soul to Hades, who was trying to kill Hercules.

• She was "visited" by Zeus in the form of... what does it matter? Why are we not talking about his predatory behavior?

• She was last seen hanging out with Carol Baskin.

Hercules is so overcome by grief that he plans to kill himself. Who talks him out of it?

• Theseus

• Amphritryon

• Megara

• Clarence

To purify his soul, Hercules must complete tasks for his cousin, King Eurystheus. What were they called?

• Twelve Labors of Hercules

• Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

• Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other

• Ten Commandments

How did Hercules defeat the Lion of Nemea?

• Choked it

• Beheaded it

• CoronaVIRUS

• Shot it with an arrow

How did Hercules defeat the nine-headed Hydra at Lerna?

• Choked it, since no weapons could wound it

• Beheaded it, searing the neck so two heads wouldn't grow in its place

• Social distancing and frequent hand washing

• Strangled it while lifting it off the ground, where it got its strength

Which labor required him to patiently hunt for a year?

• Bring back alive a stag with horns of gold, sacred to Artemis

• Drive away the Stymphalian birds, who plagued the Stymphalians

• Retrieve the savage bull Poseidon had given Minos

• Get the man-eating mares of King Diomedes