GREEK MYTHOLOGY

What does the term Midas Touch mean?

• to do something well; to be lucky
• a temptation that leads to trouble
• a person learn from their mistakes
• an unbeatable component

What does the term Herculean mean?

• weak area or spot
• a temptation that leads to trouble
• a task that requires great strength
• having to much self-love

What does the plot of a myth usually include?

• incredible or miraculous events
• talking animals
• marriages
• famous people

What types of characters do Greek myths have?

• royalty (i.e. princesses, princes, queens, etc.)
• gods, goddesses, or supernatural beings with great powers
• humans
• talking animals

What is an allusion?

• words and phrases that refer to significant characters found in myths
• something a character does
• a prediction about the future
• a direct reference to a person, place, or thing

What does the term Achilles Heel mean?

• weak area or spot
• something is not what it seems
• a long journey
• true beauty is on the inside of a person

What does the term Pandora's Box mean?

• a long journey
• a temptation that lead to trouble
• an unbeatable component
• do not be boastful of your talents

Zeus is known for being ______

•  the God of fire
• a beautiful singer
• the God of the Universe
• a great father 

This God of the Underworld kidnapped his a goddess to make his wife.

• Nike
• Ares
• Hideous 
• Hades

Which God of the sea along with his two brothers Hades and Zeus defeated the evil titans and restored peace?

• Poseidon
• Water God 
• Aphrodite
• Artemis